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3:40 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Walker Proposal Could Result in Big Reduction in Food Stamp Participation

The state’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau has released a report on the possible impact of Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to require food stamp recipients to work.

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Politics & Government
2:56 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Journalist: Lawmakers Getting Along - But Tensions Persist in Post-Act 10 Legislature

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Marley and Stein with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

  • Lake Effect's Mitch Teich interviews Journal Sentinel reporters Jason Stein and Patrick Marley.

A new book gives a behind-the-scenes look at Governor Walker's administration during the collective bargaining fight.

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Politics & Government
8:47 am
Mon May 20, 2013

Lawmakers Take Up Rent To Own, DNA Expansion This Week

The Joint Finance Committee continues to work on the Walker administration's proposed new two year state budget.

The legislature's Joint Finance Committee will consider changes to the state's rent-to-own laws and a proposed expansion of the state's DNA registry.

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Politics & Government
1:01 am
Mon May 20, 2013

Walker's Busy Travel Week Fuels Speculation About His Political Ambitions

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Gov. Walker's speaking engagement schedule is jam packed this week.

Gov. Scott Walker embarks on a speaking frenzy this week. He’s set to keynote huge Republican gatherings in Connecticut and New York City, then head to Iowa, to be the star of a GOP gathering. Iowa is home to the nation's first presidential caucuses.

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Education
1:00 am
Mon May 20, 2013

New College Grads May Be Entering An Improving Job Market

Credit Chris Stolarski
Marquette University Commencement Ceremony

Thousands of local college students graduated over the weekend. UWM and Marquette were among those holding commencement ceremonies. More grads will pick up their diplomas next weekend, including at MSOE and MATC.

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