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Wisconsin Power and Light Company Exercises Option to Purchase Riverside Energy Center
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Wisconsin Power and Light Company , a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation , announced today that it exercised its option to purchase Riverside Energy Center, LL

Report: Wisconsin lost 5,900 jobs in April
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:28:59 -0700

Wisconsin lost nearly 6,000 jobs in April according to preliminary monthly data state labor officials released Thursday, putting Republican Gov. Scott Walker on the defensive as he faces a June 5 recall election.

With Money and Momentum, Scott Walker Gaining in Wisconsin Recall Campaign
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:55:00 -0700

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Report: Wisconsin lost 5,900 jobs net in April
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:59:12 -0700

Wisconsin lost nearly 6,000 jobs in April, according to preliminary data state labor officials released Thursday, marking another setback for Republican Gov. Scott Walker as he faces a June 5 recall election.

Wisconsin putting $86M into upgrading facilities
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:40:40 -0700

Ten years with the same FieldTurf has led the University of Wisconsin to put down a replacement this summer. The new FieldTurf will be in by mid-June.

Wisconsin’s own stats support Walker’s claims of job gains
Wed, 16 May 2012 12:02:09 -0700

Relying on an alternative set of jobs numbers, embattled Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker is touting job creation during his term in office, saying numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics — which show Wisconsin losing jobs during that period — are not accurate.

Wisconsin recall slipping away from Democrats
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:14:00 -0700

Just two and a half weeks remain in the recall of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), and momentum seems to be firmly on the GOP’s side. All three polls out this week show Walker leading Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) by between 5 percent and 9 percent. Perhaps more illustrative, though, are the candidate’s personal favorability and approval numbers. Read full article >>

Alzheimer's patient improperly committed, Wisconsin Supreme Court says
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:49:01 -0700

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday affirmed that people suffering only from Alzheimer's disease should not be subject to involuntary civil commitment under a statute commonly used to confine people with temporary mental problems.

Report says Wisconsin lost 6,000 jobs in April, putting Walker on defensive
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:53:21 -0700

Wisconsin lost nearly 6,000 jobs in April according to preliminary monthly data state labor officials released Thursday, May 17, putting Republican Gov. Scott Walker on the defensive as he faces a June 5 recall election.

Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:13 -0700

Republican Gov. Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to recall him from office that Wisconsin's economy has suffered under his leadership.