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  1. Walker says he will meet with John Doe prosecutor Walker says he will meet with John Doe prosecutor
    MARY SPICUZZA | Wisconsin State Journal | mspicuzza@madison.com | 608-252-6122 | @MSpicuzzaWSJ
    Gov. Scott Walker said Friday evening that he will be "voluntarily meeting" with the prosecutor leading the secret John Doe investigation that has already brought charges against some of his top aides.
    Updated: Feb 03, 2012 | 6:46 pm | Loading…
  2. Appeals court vacates ruling on recall signatures Appeals court vacates ruling on recall signatures
    CLAY BARBOUR and DEE J. HALL | Wisconsin State Journal
    The state election agency will not be required to aggressively comb through hundreds of thousands of recall signatures in search of Adolf Hitlers and Daffy Ducks after all, following a ruling Friday by the state Court of Appeals.
    Updated: Feb 03, 2012 | 7:17 pm | Loading…
  3. Assembly leader says he carries concealed weapon on Assembly floor Assembly leader says he carries concealed weapon on Assembly floor
    TODD RICHMOND | Associated Press
    The Republican lawmaker who presides over the state Assembly said Friday he's been carrying a concealed weapon during floor sessions.
    Updated: Feb 03, 2012 | 7:17 pm | Loading…

Crime and courts

Update: No injuries reported after tanker truck explodes near Whitewater
A propane gas explosion at an agricultural cooperative southwest of Whitewater Friday afternoon damaged a tanker truck and a large metal building but did not result in any injuries, authorities said.

Education

On Campus: Spate of hate crimes at UW-Parkside
Students at UW-Parkside have reported three hate crimes this week, according to The Journal Times. Among them are a student who found a noose in a residence hall and threatening fliers. On Thursday night, UW-Parkside Chancellor Deborah Ford delivered a message to a packed audience that "we …

Science and Nature

Lawmaker proposes sandhill crane hunt
Lawmaker proposes sandhill crane hunt
A Wisconsin lawmaker has quietly proposed a bill that would let hunters blast sandhill cranes to stop them from chewing up farmers' cornfields. The legislation promises to spark a bitter debate.

Around the region

Wis. governor to meet with district attorney
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he will meet with a district attorney leading a secret investigation that has already led to indictments against five former close aides and associates. The development brings Walker closer to the investigation than ever before, a potential vulnerabili…

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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
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