Tag Archives: Peter Barca
Legislators on school numbers
Republican and Democratic state lawmakers are weighing in on the report issued today by the Department of Public Instruction regarding the impact of the state budget on Wisconsin schools. It measured staff sizes, class sizes, present budget cuts and future … Continue reading →
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Special session update, Athlete concussion legislation, UW-Stout mandatory class
After its second all-night session of the week, state representatives are heading home after the conclusion of the fall special session that Gov. Scott Walker called to focus on jobs. Unsurprisingly, the Republican majority deemed the legislation passed a victory … Continue reading →
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Flags at half-staff, youth concussions, Here and Now preview
Flags around Wisconsin will be at half-staff on Saturday to honor Appleton resident, Army Staff Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger, Jr.who died in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order to coincide with the day Eppinger’s … Continue reading →
Tree killer, Abortion legislation, Jobs lost
A significant threat to the urban canopy of Wisconsin as well as its forests has officially made it to the state’s western edge. It was confirmed on Friday that the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus plainpennis) beetle had been found in … Continue reading →
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Barca on Governor’s call for bipartisanship: “Ironic”
Later tonight on Here and Now, we’ll feature our interview with Gov. Scott Walker where he says he’s met with 15-20 Democratic lawmakers over the last month in an effort to find common ground on issues related to creating jobs … Continue reading →
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