Bill Lueders

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• Loading Up the Budget With Policy and Pork

  In violation of his campaign promise, Walker’s budget has 58 policy or non-monetary items and 15 pieces of pork.

• Hey Ho, Palermo’s Gotta Go

  Protestors pressure UW to end relationship with Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee, citing its labor violations.

• State Takes Passive Approach as Fatal Deer Disease Spreads

  Chronic Wasting Disease has risen tenfold but state has cutback testing of deer. Is political pressure to blame?

• Triumph of the Koch Brothers

  An award-winning documentary and a new book both describe how public unions were crushed in Wisconsin.

• Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin

  After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?

• Act 10 Hits Jail Employees

  Counties across Wisconsin are slashing benefits for correctional employees, but some sheriffs say it’s causing staffing problems.

• Legislation You Should Worry About

  A tax handout to TV and radio stations and more restrictions on wind power are among some questionable new bills.

• State Doctors Rake in Millions from Drug Companies

  Data base shows pharmaceutical companies gave $10 million in speaking fees, meals and gifts to WI doctors.

• Spending Lower in High Court Race

  Unlike the last four races, this one won’t cost $4 million or so. Why is spending down?

• Rent-To-Own Industry Wants Less Disclosure

  Seeks to overturn law making it disclose interests rates. Industry supported Gov. Walker, who backs the change.