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Politics & Government
8:29 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Walker Gets 'Somewhat Subdued' Greeting From Iowa Republicans

Scott Walker promoted his administration's achievements including stripping public workers of most bargaining rights before an audience of Iowa Republicans last night.

  • Des Moines Register reporter Jennifer Jacobs listened in as Scott Walker spoke to Iowa Republicans.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker delivered a keynote address at an Iowa Republican Party gathering last night in West Des Moines.

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Politics & Government
1:00 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Joint Finance Approves Measure to Move Milwaukee Crime Lab

Credit Justin Kern, flickr
The Joint Finance committee on Thursday approved a budget proposal that would move the Milwaukee Crime Lab out of the city.

The Milwaukee Crime Lab could be moved out of the city, under a budget provision the Legislature’s Joint Finance committee approved Thursday.

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Education
6:16 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Milwaukee's Homeschoolers Take Learning Outside the Home

Credit Lynden Sculpture Garden
Students explore animals' metamorphoses during the Spring Homeschool Day at Lynden Sculpture Garden.

  • Lake Effect's Amy Kiley interviews Jennine Pufahl of the Milwaukee Area Home Learners.

What challenges are there to homeschooling children, and what misconceptions do others have about this in-home learning?

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Environment
5:51 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Committee Debates Second Wolf Hunt Quota

Credit Michele Woodford
A gray wolf in Wisconsin

  • WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence interviews UW-Madison researchers Lisa Naughton and Adrian Treves about public opinions on the state's wolf hunt.

The clock is ticking ever closer to Wisconsin’s “still hotly debated” second wolf harvest.

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Arts & Culture
4:36 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Twin Brother Debuts Natural, Feel-Good Sound

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Milwaukee band Twin Brother includes musicians Sean Raasch and Tyler Nelson.

  • Lake Effect's Dan Harmon interviews musician Sean Raasch of Twin Brother.

Twin Brother marks a "starting over point" with a new album.

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