Wisconsin on Wednesday October 28, 2009

WI: Lawton -- Health, pressures weren't factors in bowing out
By Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton wouldn't say Tuesday why she dropped out of the race for governor, but said health considerations and pressure from other Democrats were not factors in her decision.
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WI: Wis. justices consider rules on campaign donations
By The Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison)
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are expected to consider adopting rules Wednesday that spell out whether they must step aside from cases involving their campaign contributors.
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WI: Assembly passes 'puppy mill' bill
By Lee Bergquist and Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Assembly voted, 96-0, to approve legislation on Tuesday that would regulate large-scale canine breeding facilities known as "puppy mills."
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WI: Ed Thompson announces run for state Senate
By Paul Medinger, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison)
TOMAH -- Mayor Ed Thompson announced Tuesday he will run as a Republican for the 31st District state Senate seat now held by Kathleen Vinehout.
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WI: Swine flu vaccine shortage narrows eligibility
By Mark Johnson and Laurel Walker , Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
As doctors cope with shortages of swine flu vaccine and large numbers of people suffering influenza-like illness, the state and federal governments have shifted away from mass vaccination clinics toward targeting limited doses at those with greatest risk.
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WI: Walker says governor's race with Barrett would be 'great opportunity'
By Malavika Jagannathan, Green Bay Press-Gazette
Milwaukee County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker said a potential governor's race against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett would showcase their different approaches to governing in the Milwaukee area.
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WI: Badger design wins online vote for new license plate
By Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The state Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that the results of an online survey on four potential designs for a new license plate providing financial support for endangered species shows overwhelming support for a plate depicting the American badger.
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WI: Wis. gov hands out green building grants
By The Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison)
KAUKAUNA -- Gov. Jim Doyle has handed out $247,000 in grants to train carpenters in building green.
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WI: Who do you know wants to be governor?
By Jim Stingl, Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
What, no Democrats want to be governor?
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