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Newsworthy links of interest to SEA members. The most recent are at the top.  Updated September 26, 2008.
 

September 25, 2008
Voter Suit May Run Out Of Time
Van Hollen's Case May Not Be Decided Before Election
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 24, 2008
Obey shepherds spending bill to House passage -
Needed to keep government funded past Sept. 30
Dianna Marrero, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 22, 2008
State Agencies Fail To Look Out For Citizens
The Capital Times :: Opinion
Kristen Zehner, Marshall
Link to source


September 19, 2008
Missing Step: Control Spending -
Wisconsin Has Taken Many Of The Steps Required To Improve Its Economic Outlook, But High Taxes Remain A Barrier.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


September 18, 2008
State Pension Fund Declines; Effect Unclear
Judy Newman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 18, 2008
Ho-chunk Pays State -
The Payment And A New Pact Resolve A Dispute With The State.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 18, 2008
Close Sales Tax Loophole -
State Lawmakers Should Finally Let Wisconsin Join The Streamlined Sales Tax Project To Collect Taxes Fairly And Efficiently In The Modern Marketplace.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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September 17, 2008
Budget Responsibly For A Change -
Gov. Jim Doyle Should Leave His Bag Of Budget Tricks In The Closet As He Prepares His 2009-2011 Spending Plan
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


September 17, 2008
State, Ho-Chunk Nation agree to settle casino dispute -
Tribe to pay $60 million for past claims; new deal in place
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 16, 2008
Money Woes Equal Fewer Prosecutors -
Low Pay And Budget Problems Thin The Ranks
Patricia Simms, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 15, 2008
Prosecutors' Union Files Claim Against State -
State Facing Staffing Shortage Of Prosecutors 
WISC-TV Channel 3000
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September 15, 2008
Deadline Today For Budget Proposals
Wisconsin State Journal 
Link to source


September 11, 2008
Under budget on Marquette Interchange? Priceless. Saying so? $85,000 
Daniel Bice - No Quarter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 10, 2008
SWIB Bullish On Bank Stocks
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source


September 8, 2008
Firm To Pay Wisconsin $250,000 For Security Breach
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


September 7, 2008
Some state officials don’t owe income taxes -
They cite business losses, lower earnings
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 7, 2008
More Views: Employee Free Choice Act
Wisconsin State Journal :: Forum
Link to source


September 5, 2008
State Increase Will Average 7 Percent
State Journal staff, wire services, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 5, 2008
Commerce chief has familiar name -
New secretary must navigate tough climate
John Schmid & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 4, 2008
Doyle's Speech Questioned
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 3, 2008
Doyle’s convention speech may have violated state ethics code 
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 3, 2008
Editorial: Keep Wisconsin in mind on contracts
Appleton Post Crescent
Link to source


September 1, 2008
Commerce official’s company pays state fine 
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 31, 2008
Weed Cutting Not In State Budget
Chris Rickert, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 28, 2008
Doyle could get Obama cabinet post, some in state delegation say -
Governor was early supporter in key swing state
Greg J. Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 27, 2008
State Budget Keeps Getting Worse -
Voters Should Key On Fiscally-responsible Legislative Candidates This Fall.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


August 27, 2008
Making Less On The Taxpayers' Dime -
Lower Public Worker Salaries A Trade-off For Job Security
Kristin Czubkowski, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 27, 2008
Running Out of Money, Cities Are Debating the Privatization of Public Infrastructure 
Jenny Anderson, New York Times
Link to source


August 26, 2008
Judge To Rule On Fund Transfer -
State Moved $200 Million From Malpractice Fund To Cover Budget Shortfall.
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 25, 2008
Lawyers spar over $200 million transferred from medical malpractice fund 
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 23, 2008
Hiring Case Declared 'mistake' -
An Oversight In Hiring For An Analyst Position In Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's Campaign Was Found To Be Unintentional.
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 21, 2008
Marquette Interchange builders awarded $4 million bonus 
Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 19, 2008
Lawmakers, road workers celebrate Marquette Interchange opening 
Sharif Durhams & Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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August 18, 2008
Editorial: Early and under budget -
Thanks to good management by state transportation officials, Marquette Interchange beats the clock and its own budget projections, setting a standard for future projects.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 17, 2008
Minority Contract Process Criticized -
A Minnesota Firm Was Awarded A State Contract Even Though The Bid Was $1.3 Million Higher Than Another.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 16, 2008
SWIB Announces $40 Million In New Investments
Jeff Richgels, The Capital Times 
Link to source


August 10, 2008
Hearings Set On Proposed State Fee Hikes
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
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August 9, 2008
Highways left in the dark -
Years of low funds hurt ability to repair lamps
Ellen Gabler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 8, 2008
Improved state voter registration system now working -
Database will check names against felons, dead people
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 5, 2008
Sometimes, government is the solution
Tom Mugan, SEA President
Wisopinion.com
Link to source


August 5, 2008
Walker criticizes Doyle for not following through on job cuts
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 4, 2008
Doyle’s goal for job cuts is unmet -
Modest dent made in state work force
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 4, 2008
DNR still lagging in inspecting Wisconsin dams
Grant Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source

July 31, 2008
No Doyle impropriety in nuclear power plant sale -
Investigation finds no evidence governor influenced decisions
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 31, 2008
Applicants for professional licenses must give immigration status
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 29, 2008
State's engineers deserve competitive wages
Tom Mugan, letter to editor
Baraboo News Republic
Link to source


July 29, 2008
Former Wisconsin Commerce Secretary hired limo to attend meetings
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 29, 2008
Engineers working with dam owners to assess flood damage, make repairs
WDNR Weekly News
Link to source


July 28, 2008
DFLers want more frequent bridge inspections
Bob von Sternberg, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Link to source


July 24, 2008
State Might Boost Fees
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 22, 2008
Lower spike in health care costs predicted -
3.7% rise for state’s big employers below U.S. average, analysis says
Guy Boulton, Milwauke Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 22, 2008
Travel Case Active After Court Ruling -
State Investigative File Open After Release Of Georgia Thompson
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 22, 2008
$1.1 Million In Doyle Campaign Fund
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 21, 2008
Fund To Pay The Jobless Running Dry -
If Payouts To Unemployed Workers Shoot Up, The State May Have To Borrow Money.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 21, 2008
Doyle campaign fund tops $1 million 
Steven Walters & Stacey Forster, Milwauke Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 19, 2008
Wisconsin voter database kinks persist -
State board delays setting rules on provisional ballots
Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 18, 2008
Wisconsin tax collection predictions hold up -
Income, sales tax revenue up; corporate tax revenue down
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 17, 2008
Wisconsin lawmakers seek review of state employee sick leave use -
Overtime costs rise with sick leave abuse
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 14, 2008
Get Rid Of Secrecy In State Worker Pacts
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times :: Opinion
Link to source


July 13, 2008
State Legislative Committee To Look At Overtime
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 12, 2008
Tax Ruling Might Strain State Budget -
Justices Decide Sales Taxes Were Improperly Collected From One Company, And Ripple Effect Of Ruling Could Tote Up To $293 Million.
Jason Stein & Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


July 12, 2008
Ho-Chunk, State Back Into Arbitration
State Journal staff, wires, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 10, 2008
Ruling Could Hurt State Budget
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local 
Link to source


July 9, 2008
Fischer’s trip role criticized -
2 businessmen say commerce chief didn’t help trade mission
Patrick Marley, Milwauke Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 9, 2008
State Trade Junket Doesn't Come Cheap
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 9, 2008
Broken Bridge Conservatism, Redux
Sara Robinson, Campaign for America's Future
Link to source


July 8, 2008
Control of Legislature in play -
GOP, Democrats set rosters for fall races in hopes of winning other house
Greg J. Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 5, 2008
Commerce Chief, aide run up big travel bills -
Tab is $21,282 for trips outside U.S., even as Doyle tries to trim expenses
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 3, 2008
Public Workers Deserve Privacy
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Marty Beil
Link to source


July 3, 2008
Doyle Directs State Agencies To Cut $270 Million
The Capital Times
Link to source


July 1, 2008
Casino Money Remains Unpaid -
The State Is Depending On Millions Of Dollars From A Ho-chunk Contract Invalidated By The Supreme Court.
Jason, Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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June 30, 2008
Ho-Chunk Nation owes nearly $100 million, state says -
Another fiscal year passes without payment for casino operations
Patrick Marley & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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June 29, 2008
Big Union Can't Justify Its Secrecy
Scott Milfred, Wisconsin State Journal
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June 26, 2008
Editorial: For whom tolls toll
Charging motorists to drive in congestion-free lanes could provide relief for drivers and transit users.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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June 20, 2008
Report On Probe Of Contract Criticized
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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June 20, 2008
Privatization brings many risks and not enough rewards 
Marina Dinitrijevic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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June 19, 2008
What They Make: Engineering Jobs
Wisconsin State Journal :: Work Smart
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June 18, 2008
High Court Should Reject Secrecy
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion 
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June 12, 2008
State Workers Get $187.3 Million In Overtime In 3 Years -
Most Overtime Is Paid To Employees Of Health And Family Services And Corrections.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 12, 2008
Not All State Jobs Should Be For Doyle Loyalists -
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Denis Collins
Link to source


June 12, 2008
Some top $100,000 in overtime -
59 employees got that for 3 years, state audit finds
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Graphic


June 11, 2008
State OT Payments Grow By 15.2 Percent
Kevin Murphy, Correspondent for The Capital Times
Link to source


June 10, 2008
Memo To Workers: You're On Your Own, Suckers
Bill Berry, The Capital Times :: Opinion
Link to source


June 4, 2008
State Vows To Aid Workers While Trying To Stop Closing -
It Will Also Try To Recover $10 Million GM Subsidy
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal 
Link to source

May 29, 2008
Justice Dept. Investigates Federal Prosecution Of State Worker
The Capital Times
Steven Elbow, The Capital Times
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May 29, 2008
Doyle's Budget Vetoes Stick
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local 
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May 28, 2008
State Workers Will Get Smaller Raise
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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May 28, 2008
Assembly fails in override bid -
Doyle vetoes stand; $270 million to be cut
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 28, 2008
Firms Pay For Doyle Trade Missions -
Corporate Executives Pay To Join The Trips And Help Cover The Governor's Expenses.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 28, 2008
UW-Madison To Revisit Idea Of Raising Tuition For Engineers
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


May 27, 2008
Assembly targets Doyle vetoes -
Lawmakers hope for override to protect funds
Steven Walters & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 27, 2008
Cost of living - Editorial cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 26, 2008
Watchdog lacks bite -
Accountability board can't investigate activity over 3 years old, it says
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 25, 2008
Thompson Prosecution Probed
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 24, 2008
State Pay Raises May Be Slim -
Budget Shorfall Will Be Factor
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 19, 2008
Editorial: And the belt tightens -
The governor wisely opted for increased spending cuts. This won't be painless, but it is a sign that the state grasps the fiscal realities. However, spare the UW Growth Agenda.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 17, 2008
Doyle boosts spending cuts -
Using vetoes to reshape budget-repair plan, governor orders $270 million in reductions
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 17, 2008
Doyle Still Wields A Tricky Veto Pen
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 16, 2008
Doyle Orders More Cuts To Budget, Vetoes Delay In School Aid
Associated Press, The Capital Times
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May 16, 2008
Doyle Signs Budget Fix, Including Vetoes
Associated Press, The Capital Times
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May 16, 2008
Doyle To Act On Budget Fix
Staff, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 15, 2008
DOT Chief abused authority, examiner finds -
Ex-chief counsel finds little remedy in ruling
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 15, 2008
Assembly Passes Bill To Fix Budget -
Governor Is Expected To Issue Vetoes Soon
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 14, 2008
Senate Passes Budget Fix -
Bill Leaves State $1.7 Billion Short In 3 Years
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 13, 2008
Senate approves budget fix -
But repair bill won't close a long-term imbalance of $1.7 billion
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 13, 2008
Budget Deal Unveiled -
Lawmakers Agree On Neasures To Plug $527 Million Hole
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 13, 2008
Reject Irresponsible Budget Deal
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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May 12, 2008
State lawmakers set plan to fix budget -
They'll vote this week; Doyle says he'll alter it
Steven Walters, Patrick Marley, & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 12, 2008
Doyle Not Happy With Budget Deal
Steve Elbow, The Capital Times
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May 12, 2008
Budget Deal Includes Cuts, Refinancing And Loophole Closures
Steve Elbow, The Capital Times
Link to source


May 11, 2008
State Reaches For Credit Card Again
Scott Milfred, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 10, 2008
Deal For Budget Fix May Be Close
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 9, 2008
Doyle ducks questions on budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 8, 2008
Corrections official reviews sick leave use -
State secretary says he has no plans to change policy
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 8, 2008
Despite E-mail, No Deal Yet On Budget
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 7, 2008
State Workers Keep Traveling
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 7, 2008
'Raid' On Transportation Fund May Kill Road Projects, Builders Say
Steven Elbow, The Capital Times
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May 7, 2008
Editorial: The sick leave shuffle -
The state Department of Corrections should review sick leave practices thoroughly to see if abuses are as prevalent as a news report indicates.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 6, 2008
Democrats may derail budget fix -
Many oppose tobacco money refinancing, school funds shift
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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May 5, 2008
State Guards Use Sick Pay, Overtime To Boost Check -
Senator Criticizes 'abuse;' State Union Defend Workers
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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May 2, 2008
Doyle pushes on budget-repair bill
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 2, 2008
Deal May Defer Budget Problem (first Edition)
Budget Gap Fix Put Off Until Fall (second Edition)
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 2, 2008
Legislators Hope For Budget Deal Soon With Doyle
Steve Elbow, The Capital Times
Link to source


May 2, 2008
What will you do with your economic stimulus check?
Editorial cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 1, 2008
Doyle, Leaders To Talk Budget
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 1, 2008
It's Time Our Elected Officials Get It Right -
More Than Gimmicks Needed To Fix Budget
Bob Collison, Wisconsin State Journal
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April 30, 2008
State Residents On Edge -
Poll: Two-thirds Think Economy Is In Trouble
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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April 29, 2008
State Budget Deal Said To Be Close -
Negotiators Have Been Working For A Month To Resolve Differences.
Associated Press, State Journal staff, Wisconsin State Journal 
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April 29, 2008
1 bill could cover 2 issues -
Lawmakers may combine Great Lakes pact, budget fix
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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April 29, 2008
Motor records can be disclosed -
Releasing them for public requests OK, attorney general says
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 29, 2008
State Workers Get New Contract
The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


April 29, 2008
Doyle's Efficiency Plan Falls Short, Review Shows
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 25, 2008
Security Never At Risk, Officials Say -
Info On Seniors, Disabled Wasn't Accessed
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


April 24, 2008
State E-mails Reveal Flaw In Security -
Program Has Data On Disabled And Seniors
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


April 22, 2008
Engineers top list of 'Hardest Jobs to Fill'
BizTimes Daily
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April 23, 2008
Doyle looks to spare road work -
Some lawmakers reject plan to add to debt
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 23, 2008
Political Hires Not Uncommon -
Attorney General Has Hired And Promoted Campaign Staffers And Party Activists.
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


April 21, 2008
Some Employees' Pay Tops Doyle's
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 21, 2008
State Patrol Head Answers K-9 Flap
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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April 20, 2008
Dozens of state workers have bigger paychecks than the Governor -
Investment board managers among those ahead of Doyle
Ben Poston & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Data On Demand


April 20, 2008
Effort to reduce privacy breaches faces obstacles -
Social Security number has to be ID for some
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 20, 2008
Hospital Tax May Be Dumped -
It's A Big Issue For Democrats, But They Don't Think They Can Win Over Republicans And Don't Want To Hold Up Budget Process.
Jason stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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April 19, 2008
Lawmaker questions creation of K-9 unit -
State Patrol did not seek legislative approval
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 17, 2008
Latest state software snag reveals the costs of outsourcing 
Editorial
Greg Georg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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April 16, 2008
Does State Protect Privacy? -
DOA Blacks Out Audits That Might Reveal The Answer
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal 
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April 15, 2008
Doyle wants new state safeguards for data -
He acts after review of privacy policies
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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April 15, 2008
Doyle: Fix Budget Or Else
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 15, 2008
Report: Boomers To Strain System -
Study Finds Health-care System Isn't Ready For Old Baby Boomers.
Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 13, 2008
Tax fraud tips sought -
Hotline tracks suspected abuse of state or federal funds
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 12, 2008
Another state software project runs into snags -
New accounting system put on hold
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 12, 2008
State Delays $150 Million Computer Project -
Move Frees Up Cash For Budget Crisis
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 12, 2008
Doyle Puts Hold On Computer Changes -
$150M Project Was To Save Money
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to sidebar


April 11, 2008
Savings Program To Get State Audit -
Lawmakers Want An Audit Of A Doyle Administration Cost-cutting Initiative.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 9, 2008
54.1 Cents Per Mile To Drive, AAA Says
The Capital Times :: Business
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


April 9, 2008
State Reworks Pension Bonds
Anita Weier, The Capital Times
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April 7, 2008
Debt Moves Into State's Top 10
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


April 6, 2008
Sham Veto Amendment Not Reform
Wisconsin State Journal :: Forum
Link to source


April 4, 2008
Watchdog group says state budget hole to get deeper 
RiverTown Newspaper Group
Link to source


April 4, 2008
April Fool's On Us: Fix Road Funding
Opinion
By Pat Goss, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 2, 2008
Agencies Receive $9.6 Billion -
Audit Reveals Some Shortcomings In Agencies' Administration Of Federal Aid.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 1, 2008
State Budget Deficit Creates Its Own 'shock And Awe' -
Accountants Generally Floored At The Numbers
Todd Berry, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source

March 29, 2008
New Grads Still Get Jobs In Slow Economy -
As Baby Boomers Retire, New Grads Needed To Fill Gaps
Anita Weier, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 28, 2008
Speaker Says Budget Talks Are Productive
Expects Assembly And Senate To Reach A Deal Soon On $527 Million Shortfall.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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March 28, 2008
Doyle Asks State To Shape Up
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 26, 2008
Senate Democrats Ok Plan To Fix State Budget -
It Includes Hospital Tax, Delay In School Payments
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


March 25, 2008
Senate approves its budget repair plan -
GOP lawmakers decry Democrats' plan for tax on business, hospitals
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 25, 2008
Doyle Balks At Part Of Budget Plan
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
Link to source


March 25, 2008
State refinances pension securities -
Deal locks in lower interest rates outside auction-rate market
Avrum D. Lank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staff
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March 25, 2008
Officials see Medicare, Social Security trouble 
Associated Press, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staff
Link to source


March 24, 2008
Governor's selective veto at issue -
Amendment would end stitched-together phrases
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 21, 2008
Third Budget Fix Proposal Offered -
Senate Dem's Plan Includes Hospital Tax, Closing Loophole
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 21, 2008
'Frankenstein' Veto Vote Under Radar, Could Have Big Effect
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 20, 2008
Senate's budget repair advances -
Approval expected for Democrats' plan
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 20, 2008
Dems Offer Their Budget Fix
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 20, 2008
Government Needs Sunshine
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


March 19, 2008
Doyle Sees Deficit Fix In Tobacco Cash -
Analysis: Refinancing Deal Wil Cost $94M
Staff/news services, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 19, 2008
Budget Plans May Dig Bigger Hole For Future -
Plans From Doyle And Republicans Could Create A Larger Deficit, The Legislature's Budget Office Says.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 18, 2008
Doyle Plan Will Cost $94 Million -
Analysis Finds Cost Of Refinancing Tobacco Bonds Over 20 Years
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 15, 2008
Inflation Holds Steady, For The Moment
Wisconsin State Journal :: Business
Link to source


March 14, 2008
Nix The Tricks In State Budget Fix -
Money Raids, More Borrowing And Delayed Payments Would Only Mask Wisconsin's Budget Deficit.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


March 14, 2008
Budget May Force Cuts -
Doyle, Assembly Look To Make Up Shortfall
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 14, 2008
Many Issues Still Confront Legislature -
Regular Session Ends, But The Budget Bill Will Be The Subject Of Continuing Special Session.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 14, 2008
Doyle: Repair Hole In Budget Or Potholes May Not Get Fixed
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 13, 2008
Doyle slams budget plan -
Bill passed by GOP-led Assembly 'irresponsible,' he says
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 13, 2008
GOP Plan Dips Into Reserves -
Assembly Oks Budget Fix, Democrats Pan It
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 13, 2008
Senate Oks Dems' Economic Plan -
Legislature Roundup
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 13, 2008
State Assembly Swamp - Where good ideas go to die
Editorial cartoon
Stuart Carlson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 12, 2008
Plan for budget gap OK'd -
GOP Assembly bill cuts spending by $250 million
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 12, 2008
The Budget Fix
Editorial cartoon
Stuart Carlson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 11, 2008
Editorial: Un-man the parapets -
This time, let's have budget negotiations that eschew ideology and impasse in favor of seeking common ground and compromise.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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March 11, 2008
Doyle offers budget patch -
$527 million plan includes hospital tax, transportation fund transfer
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 11, 2008
Hospital Tax, Fund Transfer Proposed -
Gov. Doyle Says Both Are Needed To Eliminate The Budget Shortfall And Avoid Deep Cuts.
Scott Bauer, The Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 11, 2008
Gov Calls For Spending Cuts -
Also Wants Hospital Tax To Fix Deficit
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 10, 2008
Study: Contractors Escape Ethics Laws 
Anne Flaherty
Associated Press Writer
Link to source


March 8, 2008
Troha Gets Probation For Donations -
Trucking Tycoon Admitted Funneling Illegal Money To Politicians.
Emily Fredrix, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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March 7, 2008
Governor Writing Budget Repair Bill -
Disagreements Hamper Finding Solution
Jason Stein & Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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March 7, 2008
Editorial: Growth vs. Inflation 
Sometimes economic reason comes in the form of recession. That's something the Fed should keep in mind when mulling further rate cuts.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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March 7, 2008
Judge gives Troha probation, no fine -
Millionaire's assistance in campaign finance investigations noted in court
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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March 6, 2008
Special Session Set On Budget -
Doyle Pushes Pols On Deficit Fix
David Callender, The Capital Times
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March 6, 2008
Special Session Called For Budget
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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March 6, 2008
Troha May Get Lighter Sentence -
Leniency Requested Because Of His Help In Prosecuting Campaign Contributions Scheme.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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March 3, 2008
Pension Increase For State, Local Retirees
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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March 1, 2008
Exemption let agent drive state car -
He was convicted of drunken driving
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to The Capital Times


March 1, 2008
Divisions Put State Deficit Fix At Risk
David Callender, The Capital Times
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March 1, 2008
State Pension Hike Set
Jeff Richgels, The Capital Times
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March 1, 2008
Need A Consultant? -
They Can Be Highly Effective, But Do Your Homework Before You Make The Hire
Wisconsin State Journal :: Capital Region Business Journal
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March 2008
Grading the States - The Pew Center on the States
Excerpted from the March 2008 issue of GOVERNING Magazine.
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February 28, 2008
Stop The Give And Get During Budget
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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February 27, 2008
Doyle Keeps Pressing Economic Plan
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
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February 27, 2008
Doyle Eyes Fix For Budget Hole
Wisconsin State Journal 
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February 27, 2008
'Stagflation' Is Threatening -
US May Need To Handle Shrinking Economy And Rising Prices
Jeannine Aversa, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 27, 2008
'Stagflation' Not Seen As Problem -
Experts Say Wisconsin Is In Better Shape Than Other States.
Marv Balousek, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 26, 2008
Doyle calls for cuts as economy busts state budget 
John Schmid & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 26, 2008
Public Financing Urged
Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 25, 2008
Editorial: A threat to impartiality -
The state Assembly should take up Senate Bill 171, which would provide for public financing for state Supreme Court candidates who agree to spending caps.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 24, 2008
Federal highway funds in peril -
Brain drain at DOT angers Washington
Paul J. Nyden, Staff writer, The Charleston Gazette
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February 24, 2008
Editorial: A tax that lowers costs -
The proposed hospital tax would help remedy the state's budget shortfall, and by attracting more federal dollars, it would reduce the cost of treating Medicaid patients.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 24, 2008
Budget gap is about priorities 
Jill Jacklitz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 21, 2008
Fundraising During Budget Writing Criticized
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 19, 2008
Presence paid off, Doyle says -
Governor credits Obama's time spent in state, message of change for Tuesday's win
Patrick Marley & Erica Perez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 19, 2008
Cell phones may join no-call list -
State Senate expands protection measure, raises fine for violation
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 14, 2008
Budget Hole Widens To $652 Million -
Borrowing Cutbacks Eyed As Shortfall In Tax Revenue Grows
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 14, 2008
State Deficit Projected At $652M
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, The Capital Times
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February 14, 2008
State deficit repair plans offered -
Democrats propose hospital tax, continuing estate tax
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 13, 2008
Bad times hit state budget -
As revenue shrinks, projected shortfall grows to $650 million
Steven Walters & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 12, 2008
Want the jobs — or the job done?
Patrick McIlheran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 11, 2008
Campaign hits state in earnest Tuesday -
Wisconsin becomes scene of intense political week
Greg J. Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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February 11, 2008
We're In A Recession, A Majority Believe -
61 Percent Of The People Polled Say The Country's Economy Has Reached That Point.
Jeannine Aversa, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 8, 2008
State Assembly Hiring, Travel On Hold
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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February 7, 2008
Developer Backs Out Of DMV Deal -
Kevin Murphy, for the Wisconsin State Journal
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February 6, 2008
State Can't Deflect Budget Blame -
Other States Are Much Better Prepared For An Economic Downturn Because They Didn't Commit Every Dime They Had - And Then Some - When The Economy Was In Better Shape.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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February 6, 2008
State Cash May Be $1 Billion Short
State Journal staff, wires, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 6, 2008
Unions Around Country Try To Help Nonunion Workers -
They Seek To Make Unions Part Of The Community.
Ellen Simon, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 5, 2008
Bargain Of Utility Bills Puts Lie To Privatization
Editorial
Bill Berry, The Capital Times
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February 3, 2008
State To Focus On Truss Bridges -
127 Bridges Are Similar To One That Collapsed
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 2, 2008
Studies Are In, Let Action Begin -
The Public Should Hold State Officials Accountable For Implementing Recommendations To Halt The Waste Of Money On Bungled Computer Projects.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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February 2, 2008
State May Not Tax Rebates
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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February 2, 2008
Third Troha Associate Charged In Conspiracy
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, The Capital Times 
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February 1, 2008
State Senate Oks Reimbursing Thompson
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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January 31, 2008
Senate votes to pay legal fees 
Aide's conviction was overturned
Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 31, 2008
Dems Offer Own Economic Plan -
Republicans Reject Proposals; Doyle Wary
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 30, 2008
Senate Dems Unveil Wisconsin Stimulus Package
David Callendar, The Capital Times
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January 30, 2008
Private Information Was Exposed For More Uw-madison Employees Than Previously Reported.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 29, 2008
Public Investigator: 
One taxpayer's complaint pays off for others 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 28, 2008
Few Specifics On Handling Shortfall
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 27, 2008
Trim Budget And Invest In Growth -
To Cope With A Budget Shortfall, Lawmakers Will Need To Cut State Spending In The Short Term Without Sacrificing Long-term Investments In Job Creation.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion 
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January 26, 2008
Doyle Says He Won't Increase Taxes -
Cuts Can Help Cover Shortfall, He Says
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 26, 2008
Spending Needed For Plan To Work -
Americans Need To Spend Proposed Government Checks For Stimulus To Work, But They Might Not.
Christopher Leonard, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 25, 2008
State Of The State
Editorial Cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 25, 2008
Three Fired For Security Breaches -
State Officials Say Two State Workers And An Employee Of A Private Company Lost Their Jobs.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 25, 2008
State Pledges Closer Watch On Mailings
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
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January 25, 2008
Tax Revenue May Be $400 Million Short
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 25, 2008
$600M In State Cuts? -
New Report Sees Big Deficit Ahead
David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 24, 2008
State to limit spending -
Doyle trying to head off deficit forecast
Greg J. Borowski & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 24, 2008
Employee fired over ID breach -
Mail showed Social Security numbers
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 24, 2008
Doyle Offers Course For 'challenging Days' -
Governor Emphasizes Reducing Health Insurance Costs
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 24, 2008
Plan Gets Cautious Praise -
Doyle Eyes Tax Cuts, Health Care For Small Biz
David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 23, 2008
Doyle pushes tax incentives, warns of spending cuts -
'State of the State' address includes efforts to boost business, but shortfall looms
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 23, 2008
Security numbers ID Breach
Editorial Cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 23, 2008
Doyle's Tough Sell -
State Finances Look Shaky, And Dems Are Skeptical
David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 22, 2008
Did The Governor Deliver? -
He Kept Many Of His Promises
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 22, 2008
Editorial: Two sets of books -
Proposals to limit the public's access to court records in Wisconsin are poor public policy and are part of a continuing assault on the public's right to know.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 21, 2008
Tax shortfall may threaten state services -
Revenue on income, sales grows below expectations
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 21, 2008
Job Shield For State Workers Sought -
Rights Under Federal Laws Eroded, Legislator Says
David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 21, 2008
Doyle Walked The Talk -
Delivered On Many Of '07 Promises
Scott Bauer, The Capital Times 
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January 21, 2008
Many Sign Up For Free Credit Monitoring
Wisconsin State Journal
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January 20, 2008
Governor To Target Cost Of Health Care -
State Of State Speech Will Also Focus On High Tech
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 18, 2008
UW-Madison private data exposed -
Social Security numbers of 205 employees wound up on Web; no consequences known
Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 18, 2008
Report: State Fund Borrows, Pays Interest
Associated Press, The Capital Times
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January 18, 2008
Don't Ignore Fragile State Budget -
In His Big Speech Wednesday, Gov. Jim Doyle Also Should Urge The Legislature - Espcially His Fellow Democrats - To Get Behind His Plan For Generating More High Paying Jobs.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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January 17, 2008
DMV's New Site Assailed -
Office Must Move From Hill Farms
Kevin Murphy, Correspondent, The Capital Times
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January 16, 2008
More Soc. Sec. Numbers Revealed -
Privacy Advocates Say State Slow To Act
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 16, 2008
Stop The Personal Data Leaks
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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January 16, 2008
UW Late In News Of Leak -
Staff Information Was On Web Site
David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 15, 2008
State botches mail again -
Social Security numbers visible in some tax-related envelopes
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 15, 2008
Voters to decide on veto power -
Assembly's OK sends issue to ballot April 1
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 15, 2008
State Must Share Blame With EDS
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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January 15, 2008
Privacy Violated Again -
State Mailing Glitch Leaves Data Visible
Judith Davidoff & David Callender, The Capital Times
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January 14, 2008
Sign Up For Free Credit Monitoring -
And Do More, People Hit By Social Security Miscue Told
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 13, 2008
Other states avoid glitch -
Wisconsin's neighbors don't use Social Security numbers as Medicaid ID
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 13, 2008
State Has Much Personal Data
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 13, 2008
7 Agencies Miss Drill Deadline -
State Officials Pleased E-mail Alert Works
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 12, 2008
Privatizing county services is just a path toward lower-paid jobs
Gerry Broderick, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 12, 2008
Mailing's Recipient List Also Flawed -
State Contractor Offers Identity-theft Services
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 12, 2008
Firm Will Fight Identity Theft
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
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January 11, 2008
Botched mailing reviewed -
No one noticed Social Security numbers on labels; hotline set up
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 11, 2008
Action Asked Against Firm -
Official Wants To Send A Strong Message To All Contractors About Releasing Private Data.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 11, 2008
State Asks Probe Of Private Info Leak
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
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January 10, 2008
Tax Form Social Security Numbers
Editorial Cartoon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 10, 2008
Frustration Builds Over Mail Error -
Hot Line Is Swamped, And Help Is Slow To Come
Mark Pitsch & Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 10, 2008
Response To Security Breach Called 'Dumb'
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
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January 10, 2008
State Agency Will Stop Using Social Security Info
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
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January 9, 2008
Editorial: Enabling ID theft -
The State needs to fully investigate why, for the second time in just over a year, mailings were sent to citizens with their Social Security numbers clearly visible.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 9, 2008
ID breach hotline delivers long waits -
Lawmakers rip agency as callers show concern
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 9, 2008
Soc. Security Numbers Go Out In Mail -
For The Second Time Recently, A State Contractor Has Put Thousands Of State Residents' Numbers On Mailed Material.
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 9, 2008
Social Security Info Public Again -
Vendor Errs On Address Labels
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
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January 8, 2008
Social Security digital déjà vu -
Again, a State mailing is sent with recipient ID numbers on label
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 8, 2008
State Trust Funds Rise In 2007 -
Both Funds In The Wisconsin Retirement System Had A Positive Return.
Barry Adams, Wisconsin State Journal
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January 8, 2008
SWIB Succeeds In Rough Year
Jeff Richgels, The Capital Times
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January 8, 2008
Ban Fundraising During Budget -
At Best, Collecting Millions In Political Donations During The State Budget Process Is Unseemly. At Worst, It's Corrupting.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
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January 5, 2008
Editorial: These decisions cannot be driven by ideology -
Neither a cure nor a curse, privatizing some public facilities can make fiscal sense if it's done with fiscal prudence and the long-term public good in mind.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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January 1, 2008
State drivers must dig deeper -
Increase in fees will fund transportation projects
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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