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Rep. Kagen says health care bill "is fully paid for . . . will reduce deficit"

No Author — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:01:00 CST

The Wisconsin Congressman calls passage of Senate bill "a step closer to meaningful health care reform."

Doyle signs new drunk driving law

No Author — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:28:00 CST

New law requires ignition interlocks for repeat offenders, among four major changes.

Wisconsin teens smoking less now, but 'pot' use up since 1993: Survey

By NN.N Editorial Staff — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:50:00 CST

Gov. Doyle notes 4 percentage point drop in tobacco use among young people over past 30 days, saying anti-smoking efforts are working. But the use of marijuana since 1993 has gone up "significantly," the Department of Public Instruction found. And "binge drinking" is up, too.

Holy cash cow! U.S. pays Wisconsin dairy farmers $57 million in aid

Joe Costanza — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:27:00 CST

The nation's dairy farmers are losing money hand over fist, so to speak. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle praises Ag aid to help stem losses.

Lambeau Field to go smoke-free; statewide ban takes effect July 5

Joe Costanza — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:53:00 CST

Starting next season, have a beer at Lambeau, but don't light up or you'll risk a ticket by police. The statewide smoking ban goes into effect July 5, 2010.

Wisconsin toughens drunk driving laws, expands treatment programs

By NN.N Editorial Staff — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:56:00 CST

Fourth OWI offense a felony, repeat drunk drivers required to get ignition interlocks. Gov. Doyle expected to sign bill into law.

Five northern counties got nearly $100 million in stimulus cash

By NN.N Editorial Staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:10:00 CST

Of $188 billion dispersed so far, Wisconsin has received $3.1 billion through September 2009, according to a compilation.

Wisconsin environmental groups plan to sue EPA over water regulations

No Author — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:20:00 CST

EPA pushed to regulate nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in Wisconsin under Clean Water Act.

Lawmakers outline plan to aid industry, create jobs, boost biofuels

Joe Costanza — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 CST

GOP sponsors ready several bills, but will the Democrats join them?

New shoreland rules set for early 2010

By NN.N Editorial Staff — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:28:00 CST

Rep. Donald Friske introduces state legislation aimed at sex offenders

Alec Luhn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:23:00 CST

State Representative Donald Friske, from Merrill, has introduced a bill addressing the presence of registered sex offenders on school property.

Senator Feingold listens to the Northwoods

Sue Schneider — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:27:00 CST

The annual listening session brought out issues important to residents, mainly health care reform. Feingold did listen, and answered a few questions as well.

Some state offices to be closed on Monday

No Author — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:37:00 CST

Legislators seek federal funding for broadband mapping

Alec Luhn — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:02:00 CST

Wisconsin legislators have their sights on federal funding to help rural populations get broadband internet access. NNN Capital Correspondent Alec Luhn reports on a recent meeting in the state capitol at which Sen. Jim Holperin sticks up for his constituents.

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen's passion for healthcare reform

Sarah Juon — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:40:00 CST

U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen came to Rhinelander today to talk about healthcare reform. Video of NNN's interview with Kagen.

Lt. Gov. Lawton visits Rhinelander, announces new small business loan program

Ruth Sproull — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 CST

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton chose Rhinelander as a local venue for making a public announcement about the availability of loans for businesses through the Small Business Administration.

Governor puts out call for Wisconsinites to do public service

No Author — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:54:00 CST

Gov. Jim Doyle asks Wisconsin residents to donate time to organizations throughout the state as part of the national United We Serve effort.

Downtown Rhinelander hosts Main Street execs this week

No Author — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:17:00 CST

Downtown Rhinelander Inc. is hosting 31 Wisconsin Main Street Community Executive Directors for the group's quarterly workshop. The executives will be in town June 3�5.

Holperin, Clark propose easier access to taking drivers' license tests

No Author — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:47:00 CST

State Sen. Jim Holperin and Rep. Fred Clark propose a state budget provision for allowing local police and sheriff's departments to administer driving license tests, as a way to compensate for the closing of 40 state-wideDivision of Motor Vehicle sites.

Fire-fighting helicopter costs $18,000/day to park at airport

Ruth Sproull — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:30:00 CST

A forest fire-fighting helicopter is temporarily parked at the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport, waiting for duty. The U.S. Forest Service leases it at $18,000/day and $6,800/hour of fire-fighting time. Update added May 7, 10:45 a.m. Second update added May 22, 9:45 a.m.