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8 hrs ago | WQOW

Highlights of vetoes issued by Wisconsin governor

Highlights of the 81 vetoes issued Monday by Gov. Jim Doyle to the 2-year, $62 billion state budget passed last week by the Legislature: FILM TAX BREAKS: The 1-year-old film tax break program, credited with helping to land the Johnny Depp gangster film "Public Enemies," will not be as generous as lawmakers wanted.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin Government, Wisconsin, Jim Doyle, US Governors, Public Enemies, Dane County, WI

Fri Jul 03, 2009

West Allis

Open Enrollment Cap Vetoed

July 2, 2009 12:00 p.m. I joined several Milwaukee area legislators last week in urging Governor Doyle to veto a cap on open enrollment.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Education Etc., West Allis, WI

FOX6Now.com - WITI

Teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse down in Milwaukee County

Do you know your teen? WITI-MILWAUKEE - Good news for Milwaukee County children and families.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

Thu Jul 02, 2009

FOX6Now.com - WITI

Milwaukee County Parks prepare for fireworks extravaganza

Observers began staking out their spots in Veterans Park on Thursday, for the best view of the big fireworks on Friday.

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WISN.com

Doyle Vetoes Milwaukee County Regional Transit Authority Plan

Some local lawmakers said they are surprised that Gov. Jim Doyle rejected a plan for a Milwaukee County Regional Transit Authority.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Jim Doyle

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Fire Engineering

Supreme Court ruling could make fire department diversity difficult

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Middle Jun. 30--A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a reverse discrimination case shouldn't stymie fire departments that are seeking to diversify their ranks, but it could make such efforts more difficult, Milwaukee-area attorneys said Monday.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Fire, US Supreme Court, US News

Muskego

State Budget Watch: Doyle vetoes Milwaukee County sales tax increase

By Mary Lazich June 30, 2009 5:00 p.m. On November 4, 2008, voters in Milwaukee County were asked to decide on this advisory referendum question: ADVISORY REFERENDUM QUESTION: Shall the State of Wisconsin grant Milwaukee County the authority to provide property tax relief of at least sixty-seven million dollars by levying a one percent county sales ...

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Related Topix: Greendale, WI, Hales Corners, WI, Franklin, WI, Greenfield, WI, Jim Doyle, US Governors

620AM WTMJ

DA Will Not Investigate Flynn

Some citizens want Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn to be charged with adultery. The scandal surrounding the Chief isn't going away quietly.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Franklin

3rd & 4th of July Fireworks in Milwaukee County Parks

US Bank invites the public to attend the spectacular July 3rd fireworks show at Veteran's Park on the lakefront that begins at dusk .

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro

WSAW

Milwaukee to Dedicate New Witness Protection Unit

A new Milwaukee County witness protection program will be dedicated Tuesday to a man who was killed in 2007 after testifying against a criminal who shot him.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Criminal Defense Law, Law

FOX6Now.com - WITI

FOX 6 EXCLUSIVE: Bus ride interrupted by fight on board

FOX 6 News has exclusive video of the aftermath of a scuffle on a Milwaukee County Transit bus.

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Related Topix: Brown Deer, WI

Franklin

A very sad day for Milwaukee County liberals

This Just In ... Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Franklin, WI

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Today's TMJ4

Cement Truck Rollover Moved Out of Traffic

Crews have re-opened all three lanes of I-43 northbound near Burleigh Road after a cement truck overturned earlier this afternoon.

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Today's TMJ4

Gingrich To Appear at Scott Walker Event

Newt Gingrich will be in Milwaukee to raise campaign funds for gubernatorial hopeful and fellow Republican Scott Walker.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Newt Gingrich, Milwaukee, WI

Bay View

Concerning Milwaukee County Parks

Jun. 29, 2009 4:00 a.m. Thank you Scott Walker for finally sending enough toilet paper for the parks to use this year.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

South Milwaukee accused of discrimination in court fight over apartments

Mark Silverman , with Legal Action of Wisconsin, talks with resident Dean Allen and his son Adam.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, South Milwaukee, WI, African-American

WFRV-TV Green Bay

Newt Gingrich appearing at fundraiser for Walker

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is scheduled to appear at a fundraiser Monday for Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker.

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Related Topix: Newt Gingrich, Jim Doyle, US Governors, Milwaukee, WI

Sat Jun 27, 2009

TwinCities.com

Milwaukee / Driver faces arrest in deadly collision

Authorities planned to arrest a 27-year-old Milwaukee woman on suspicion of negligent homicide for her alleged role in car crash that killed a motorcyclist.

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WDJT

Severe Thunderstorn Watch for Milwaukee County

Weather watch effective until tonight, 10:00 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch effective until 10:00 p.m. this evening for the following areas in Southeast Wisconsin: Return To News Headlines WDJT-TV is the CBS affiliate television station in Milwaukee and all of Southeastern Wisconsin.

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Related Topix: Weather, The National, Entertainment, Television, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Sussex Sun

Milwaukee County Dept. of Aging

Jun. 26, 2009 10:14 p.m. The Milwaukee County Department on Aging has just announced its upcoming schedule of Public Hearings.

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Related Topix: Milwaukee, WI

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