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The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a series of education reform bills designed to make the state compete for nearly $4.5 billion in federal stimulus money.

Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 06 Nov 2009 - 5:00 PST The Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would require schools that teach sex education to include instruction on contraception , the AP/Sheboygan Press reports.

Gov. Jim Doyle wants to officially say "thank you" to snowplow drivers. As winter closes in, the governor has declared Tuesday as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day.

The secretary of the Department of Natural Resources would no longer be appointed by the governor under a bill passed Nov.

MADISON - More taxpayer dollars would be directed toward Wisconsin Supreme Court campaigns in an effort to blunt the impact of special interest money under a bill passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 1:42 p.m. MADISON, Wis. a ' Gov.

Republicans still believe the President is visiting Wisconsin for one reason only.

Gov. Deval Patrick is making a two-day trip to Washington focused on state economic development and health care issues.

President Barack Obama's visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday comes as state lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow the mayor of Milwaukee to take over control of that city's struggling school district.

The announcement last week that Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton would not seek the governor's seat next year was a surprise to most Wisconsin politicos, not least because Lawton announced her intention to run in 2010 pretty much immediately after Gov.

Wisconsin joins a growing list of states adding electronics recycling legislation to their dockets.

Wisconsin parents soon will be able to put adult children as old as 26 on their insurance plans.

Governor Jim Doyle today announced that each student who has signed the Wisconsin Covenant pledge and fulfills the pledge, enrolls at least half-time in a Wisconsin college or university, and demonstrates significant financial need will receive a $1,500 Wisconsin Covenant Foundation grant to be used for postsecondary education expenses.

Madison businessman Kevin Conroy said he is considering a run for governor as a Democrat.

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton's unexpected announcement Monday that she would not be running for governor left the Democratic Party without any major announced candidates.

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson's little brother said he will run for the 31st District state Senate seat.

The state Senate has approved a bill that would require public schools to teach students about the history of labor unions and collective bargaining in the United States.

When the White House wants you to run for governor, how do you say no? That's the question for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton sent a letter to supporters today dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor next year.

By Mary Lazich Oct. 19, 2009 1:00 p.m. The news was grim for what many Wisconsin residents felt was a Black Monday, October 5, 2009.