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Corporate-, franchise tax collections boost state's coffers; Oshkosh Corp's...

River TownsMADISON -- A new report shows the state collected about $71 million more in taxes during the last fiscal year than anticipated. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau released figures Wednesday...

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Wausau-area wood products firm expanding in Kentucky; Walker on ISIS:...

River TownsSOMERSET, Kentucky -- A hardwood molding company near Wausau plans to expand in Kentucky. Gov. Steve Beshear announced Menzner Lumber and Supply will spend $2.6 million and create 90...

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With $1 million in back pay looming, State Patrol cuts guv's security team,...

River TownsMADISON -- State troopers who provide security for Gov. Scott Walker have lost a $4 an hour raise given in February.The team has also been reduced from nine members...

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$310,000 grant goes to MOSES’ New Farmer U

Pierce County HeraldBeginning farmers are in line for continuing assistance from the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) because of a $310,419 federal grant to the Spring Valley...

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Tax funding for Planned Parenthood debated; senators hear pleas for more...

River TownsMADISON -- Women's health advocates say two state bills to cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood would leave many without cancer screenings and contraceptives. The Assembly Health...

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Funeral set for Pepin man, killed Wednesday near Nelson; no link between...

River TownsALMA — A Pepin man was killed Wednesday when the pickup truck he was driving collided head-on with a semitrailer truck on Highway 35 in Pepin County. The Eau...

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Rapidly growing UW-Madison gifted fund will double endowed professorships;...

River TownsMADISON -- A $200 million gift to help UW Madison attract and keep top-quality faculty has grown larger and faster than expected. Graduates John and Tashia Morgridge first put...

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Menomonie PD urges region to keep watch for counterfeit bills; Kind, Johnson...

River TownsMENOMONIE -- The Menomonie Police Department is investigating the passing of several counterfeit US $20 bills, according to a statewide crime alert issued overnight Tuesday. The bills are...

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Floods cause $670,000 damage to roads, bridges; WEDC again vows to do better;...

River TownsMonday's torrential rains and floods have caused about $670,000 of damage to roads, bridges and other public amenities in west central Wisconsin.State emergency management officials say the...

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Federal employees bristle at Walker's union plans; State replacing 'Badger...

River TownsWASHINGTON D.C. -- The largest federal employee union says it does not do what Gov. Scott Walker alleges -- giving dues money to political candidates. Walker hit on the...

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Walker expected to begin fence-mending here after failed presidential bid;...

River TownsFifteen Republican presidential candidates remain after Gov. Scott Walker dropped out and that number could hold steady for a while, despite Walker's request that some of those hopefuls join...

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Assembly OKs Planned Parenthood funding cut, backs civil service revisions;...

River TownsMADISON -- Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood said it will resist Republican efforts to defund the group, and keep providing what it calls "quality, non-judgmental health care." The comments...

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Proposed changes to civil service detailed; GE puts blame for Milwaukee plant...

River TownsMADISON -- Almost all state government agencies would have the same, tougher discipline standards for its employees under the bill that reforms the civil service system. GOP sponsors Roger...

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House OKs Duffy bill to block funds to Planned Parenthood; public hearing set...

River TownsWASHINGTON D.C. -- Wisconsin and other states could block Medicaid funds to abortion providers, under a bill from Wausau Republican Sean Duffy that the House approved Tuesday. It passed...

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Walker to visit UW-Stout Monday; Bus driver says fourth-grader saved her...

River TownsMENOMONIE -- Gov. Scott Walker's office announced Sunday that he will visit UW-Stout on a promotion he's calling his “Working for Wisconsin Tour.”Walker was expected to tour the Fab...

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Social media workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs set Oct. 20

River Falls JournalHow can Blogging, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, and more, help your business or organization? Find out at a social media workshop specifically for...

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From the farm to your students

Pierce County HeraldMost people will agree that a fresh, locally grown apple is preferable to one that is not. There’s just something about biting into the crisp, juicy fruit.Area...

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Walker making no promises on guns-at-college proposal; Ashley expanding in...

River TownsMADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker said he'll consider a proposal to force public colleges to allow concealed weapons in their buildings but Walker isn't making any promises to sign it,...

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UW-Madison wins first round in suit against Apple Inc.; Lawmakers accuse GAB...

River TownsMADISON -- Apple Inc. could face up to $862 million dollars in damages in the patent case brought by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.The U.S. District Court jury in Madison...

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Assembly vote to disband GAB set for Wednesday; State ends fiscal $135...

River TownsMADISON -- The Wisconsin Assembly is expected to vote Wednesday on disbanding the state Government Accountability Board. GOP Speaker Robin Vos says concerns from minority Democrats convinced...

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