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Hating the Player, Hating the Game
I'm very definitely not picking a political side here, but I do want to bring to your attention this: a political advertisement attacking a candidate for playing World of Warcraft. Not for being an ad...
Posted on 10/7/12 at 5:30 PM
Areavoices Digest #88 - Some top performers
I decided for this week's digest to offer up another look at some of our top performing blogs. They're both consistent with their posts, and their posts seem to generate broad interest in everything f...
Posted on 9/5/12 at 3:46 PM
WI Teacher Resigns Citing Stress, Health Care, Uncertainty
WATCH VIDEO HERE (first published on WIvoices.org) Stephanie Kline resigned from her position as an 8th grade math teacher at New Richmond Middle School in Wisconsin. Her last day of teaching is June...
Posted on 5/31/12 at 9:52 AM
Walker shrugs off White House's characterizations of budget cuts on state; 13-year-old is latest sno-machine victim; no Oscar for Wisconsin producer; more state news
Wisconsin NewsFive days before automatic cuts to federal spending take effect, Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't expect a big impact for Wisconsinites. Also, the first of three votes that would expand mining in Wisconsin may occur today, and a hearing Wednesday could shape whether individuals and news organizations must pay for certain public records. Plus more state news.
February 25, 2013
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Settlement reached in Dylan McHenry NLRB complaint
A settlement has been reached in Hammond man Dylan McHenry’s National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case against Teamsters Local Union 974.By Gretta Stark , February 22, 2013
Kitty Rhoades appointed secretary of the Department of Health Services
February 22, 2013
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Walker to unveil two-year budget plan; Turtle Lake plant will convert wastewater to electricity; More state briefs
Wisconsin NewsGov. Scott Walker will submit his budget proposals for the next two years today when he talks about the highlights in a speech to the Legislature tonight at 7 p.m. One of the country’s largest plants to convert wastewater into electricity is expected to open this summer in northwest Wisconsin.
February 20, 2013
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Roggensack, Fallone declared winners in Supreme Court race
Wisconsin NewsWith virtually all state votes tabulated in the primary election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, incumbent Pat Roggensack and challenger Ed Fallone have been declared winners and will face each other in the April 2 spring election.
By Doug Stohlberg , February 19, 2013
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Slim turnout expected in today's primaries; apple growers pleased with harsh winter; Kochs shun power-plant purchase prospects; more state briefs
Less than one of ten registered Wisconsin voters are expected to cast ballots today to choose two finalists for a 10-year seat on the Wiscsonin Supreme Court. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Also, Gov. Walker's proposed expansion of the school voucher system sparked protests in Madison Monday, plus stories about a 43-year-old former Thorp track coach accused of abusing a 17-year student and more Wisconsin briefs.
February 19, 2013
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Dems blast Walker plan to boost school funding; sno-mo accidents claim two; fire that kills alpacas has Colfax couple asking for help; more state news
Wisconsin Democratic leaders say Gov. Scott Walker's plan to increase school funding by $276 million isn't nearly enough. Also, snowmobile accidents near Iron River and Grantsburg killed one man and left another missing, plus stories about a Colfax couple stricken by recent misfortune and the death of a UW-LaCrosse student.
February 18, 2013
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Walker would veto any mining tax; finger-pointing continues ahead of Supreme Court primary; ailing Lady Gaga grants 'wish' for EC girl; more state news
A spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker says any legislation that imposes a "tonnage tax" on mining companies won't fly. Also, five central-Wisconsin lawmakers are demanding school software-vendor Skyward get a second-chance at a state contract, plus stories about Lady Gaga granting a wish to an ailing Eau Claire girl and details of the largest winning Powerball ticket in the nation was sold in Eau Claire Thursday.
February 14, 2013
Wisconsinite reactions to State of the Union hug party lines; animal rights groups sue to block wolf hunts; Walker hints 'Badger Care' expansion; more state news
Wisconsin NewsFreshman Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded President Obama's plans for more job training while Rep. Paul Ryan said Obama doesn't appreciate the challenge of the national debt. Also, Sen. Sheila Harsdorf warns recent UW employee overpayments will be an issue as the Senate Universities Committee she chairs considers expanding campus autonomy. Plus stories about a couple killed in a house fire and a Menomonie-area man hurt by a fireworks explosion.
February 13, 2013
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For 10th year, telemarketers picked as greatest annoyance; law would mandate gas tax is used for roads; UW-LaX OKs co-habitation in dorms
Wisconsin NewsTelemarketers topped bad landlords and other potential scams as Wisconsin consumers' greatest irritation. Also, Assembly members may advance a constitutional amendment to assure gas taxes go to fix roads and mull a tougher drunk driving law. Plus other state stories related to the Pope, college rules and the Capitol.
February 12, 2013
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Libertarian Party organizer releases position video library
February 07, 2013
Watchdog: E-mailed ballots hint lawmakers hiding something; school open enrollments underway; ice-related incidents claim two lives, more state news
Wisconsin NewsE-mailed ballots and secret meetings create the impression that state lawmakers are trying to hide their actions, a conservative watchdog group says. Also, an Amish teenager and a woman from Chilton died over the weekend -- the first while harvesting ice and the second, while fishing. Read on for stories about school open enrollment, claims by a Stevens Point firm that the state isn't playing fair with contracts and details of weekend snowfall in southern Wisconsin.
February 04, 2013
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Upcoming 'Supreme' primary spurs partisan exchange; county mulls fines over health coverage; DNR sets panfish meetings, more state news
Just days ahead of a primary election, spokesmen for the incumbent and two challengers for the Wisconsin Supreme Court trade barbs about partisanship. Also, the WDNR says it wants public input on plans to manage the state's panfish population, plus stories about two major industrial fires, snow conditions up north and more.
February 01, 2013
Major winter storm smacks southeastern Wisconsin; Milwaukee gun control debate spills onto CNN; no shortage of chicken wings; more state briefs
A major winter storm sweeping out of the southwest dumped 2-plus inches of rain on Madison and Milwaukee Tuesday night before temperatures fell and snowfall began. Also, state lawmakers are learning about a new union being formed to represent prison guards and Milwaukee's mayor and county sheriff take their debate about gun control to a national audience, plus more state briefs.
January 30, 2013
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Ten lawmakers claim $10,000-plus reimbursements; Vote set on mining bill; WPS will eliminate 450 jobs, more state news
Wisconsin NewsJust 10 of Wisconsin's 132 legislators claimed more than $10,000 in expense reimbursements for last year. Also, leaders of both the Senate and Assembly say they'll put proposed legislation that could resurrect the state's mining industry to a vote next Wednesday. Read on for briefs about a Milwaukee union official joining President Obama for an announcement today and details of two weekend traffic fatalities.
January 29, 2013
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