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  1. Walker denies knowing of wrongdoing by former top aides Walker denies knowing of wrongdoing by former top aides
    CLAY BARBOUR and MARY SPICUZZA | Wisconsin State Journal
    A day after investigators accused his former top aides of using a secret computer system to do political work on the taxpayers' dime, Gov. Scott Walker denied knowledge of illegal activity taking place during his time as Milwaukee County executive.
    Updated: Jan 27, 2012 | 8:39 pm | Loading…
  2. Report shows Thompson's net worth tops $13 million
    US Senate race
    Report shows Thompson's net worth tops $13 million
    SCOTT BAUER | Associated Press
    Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson reported Friday that his net worth is more than $13 million and that he earned more than $5 million in income since 2010.
    Jan 27, 2012 | 5:34 pm | Loading…
  3. Biz Beat: Early Walker endorsement irks some Realtors Biz Beat: Early Walker endorsement irks some Realtors
    MIKE IVEY | The Capital Times | mivey@madison.com | @BizBeatIvey
    The Wisconsin Realtors Association backs Republican Gov. Scott Walker -- even with no set opponent or even an election scheduled.
    Jan 27, 2012 | 10:15 am | Loading…

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Walker denies knowing of wrongdoing by former top aides
Walker denies knowing of wrongdoing by former top aides
A day after investigators accused his former top aides of using a secret computer system to do political work on the taxpayers' dime, Gov. Scott Walker denied knowledge of illegal activity taking place during his time as Milwaukee County executive.

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UW student's 'It Gets Better' video goes viral
UW student's 'It Gets Better' video goes viral
A UW-Madison student and filmmaker wants bullied teens to know that life gets better after high school. UW-Madison senior Colton Boettcher unveiled a music video on Thursday, Jan. 26, that promotes the message of the "It Gets Better" Project, an Internet-based support group for LGBT teens th…

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Fights break out at Milwaukee high school
A Milwaukee police officer was kicked in the face during a series of fights that broke out at James Madison Academic Campus high school. Police say they used a stun gun to stop the 18-year-old student after she kicked the officer Friday afternoon. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ( http://bit.…

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Rebecca Kleefisch should watch her back
Rebecca Kleefisch should watch her back
When he was running for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010, then-Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker appeared frequently with state Rep. Brett Davis, the legislator who was the favored candidate of the party establishment.

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Paul braves snowy Maine in hunt for GOP delegates
Paul braves snowy Maine in hunt for GOP delegates
Ron Paul braved Maine's snow and ice Friday in a quest to pick up delegates, vowing he and his loyal band of supporters would be a factor in the Republican nominating contest for weeks to come. The Texas congressman attracted a packed house in Bangor despite a powerful winter storm that shut…

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Should the Legislature pass the controversial bill that would streamline the permitting process for iron mines?

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Yes, the state needs the jobs as soon as possible
Yes, but they need to make sure the environment and drinking water are protected
No, mining companies should go through the existing permitting process
No, in fact we should make the regulations tighter
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