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Walker leads Barrett by 6 percentage points, new poll shows

MARY SPICUZZA | Wisconsin State Journal | mspicuzza@madison.com | 608-252-6122

Updated: 2:21 pmGov. Scott Walker has pulled ahead of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the polls with just a few weeks before Wisconsin's historic recall race, …
May 16, 2012 1:00 pm
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Walker releases better 2011 jobs data

SCOTT BAUER | Associated Press

Updated: 2:49 pmRepublican Gov. Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to reca…
May 16, 2012 11:45 am
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A new farming custom: For fee, companies will do field work for you

ROB SCHULTZ | Wisconsin State Journal | rschultz@madison.com | 608-252-6487

Updated: 12:01 pmCustom farming is a growing trend among part-time farmers as well as major operations that hire out virtually every task — from crop planting …
May 16, 2012 7:30 am
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Newson says recall had no effect on data release

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.

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