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December 2010

12/30/10: Wisconsin Economic Outlook Released Online
12/29/10: 2010 Department of Natural Resources Highlights
12/28/10: Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe Events Ring In The New Year
12/27/10: History Through Christmas Cards
12/23/10: Santa’s Elves Hindered with Insurance Woes This Christmas
12/22/10: Federal Funds Helped Communities Upgrade Drinking Water Systems
12/21/10: New Interactive Website with Quality Scores for HMO Options for Medicaid Members
12/20/10: Study Shows Dramatic Air Quality Improvement Because of Smoke-Free Law
12/17/10: November Unemployment, Job Numbers Announced
12/16/10: Christmas Tree Safety Information
12/15/10: 2011 Wisconsin State Park Admission Stickers and Trail Passes Available
12/14/10: Wisconsin Receives Two Awards for Health Care Program
12/13/10: A Puppy Peeking From a Christmas Stocking? Kodak Moment? Or Misery Down The Road?
12/10/10: The Department of Transportation Uses Many Tools to Help Motorists Cope With Winter Weather
12/09/10: The Spirit of Christmas Past
12/08/10: DNR Reminds Anglers of Ice Fishing Safety Tips
12/07/10: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Can Ruin Your Holidays
12/06/10: 111th Annual Christmas Bird Count
12/03/10: A Wade House Christmas This Weekend
12/02/10: Independent Groups Spent Nearly $10 Million on Elections
12/01/10: October Unemployment and Local Jobs Data Announced

November 2010

11/30/10: Annual Wisconsin Christmas Tree
11/29/10: Next No Call Deadline Is November 30
11/24/10: YoungStar Already Improving Care of Kids
11/23/10: $1 Million in Federal Funding for Wisconsin Historical Society
11/22/10: Deer Hunt 2010 Now Viewable Online
11/19/10: Wisconsin Girls Collaborative Promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to Wisconsin Girls
11/18/10: Deer Hunters Asked to Submit Deer, Wildlife Observations Through Online Survey
11/17/10: University of Wisconsin System eCampus Increases Access to Quality Online Education
11/16/10: Wisconsin’s Nine-Day Regular Gun Deer Season Opens November 20
11/15/10: Monday, November 15, is America Recycles Day
11/12/10: Did You Know You Can Search For A Job Online?
11/11/10: Open For Business
11/11/10: How to Meet the Challenges of Winter Driving in Wisconsin
11/10/10: 2010 Annual Report on Wisconsin Homeland Security
11/09/10: DNR Reminds Hunters to Consider Venison Donation
11/08/10: New Education Portal Guides Veterans to Success
11/05/10: $32.5 Million in Funding for Transportation Enhancement and Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
11/04/10: Deer Hunt 2010 Will Air Nov 11 on Wisconsin Public Television
11/03/10: Order Tree Seedlings Now from the Department of Natural Resources for Spring 2011 Planting
11/02/10: Transportation Projects Commission Advances Four Major Highway Projects
11/01/10: General Election – Polls Are Open From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 2

October 2010

10/29/10: Top 10 Things a Voter Should Know for Election Day
10/28/10: Voter Turnout Estimated at 50 Percent for November 2 Election
10/27/10: September Unemployment and Job Numbers Announced
10/26/10: Child Support Change Provides $4 Million to Custodial Parents
10/25/10: Best of 2010 State Park Gold Seal Awards
10/22/10: New VA Regulations Provide Easier Paths for Veterans to Receive Medical and Compensation Benefits
10/21/10: $6 Million in Funding for Safe Routes to School Projects
10/20/10: Top 13 Wisconsin Supreme Court Decisions (2009-2010)
10/19/10: National Teen Driver Safety Week – Ride Like A Friend
10/18/10: October 17-23 Is National Protect Your Identity Week
10/15/10: $14 Million Grant for Safe and Supportive Schools
10/14/10: Survey Results from 77,500 Registered Nurses in Wisconsin
10/13/10: Antlerless Early Deer Hunt October 14-17 an Opportunity for Hunters to Earn-A-Buck Sticker
10/12/10: Homefront 2010 Fall/Winter Edition
10/08/10: Wisconsin Technical College System to Lead Development of Advanced Manufacturing Programs
10/07/10: Hikers, Bikers, Equestrians and Hunters Share the Woods
10/06/10: State Law Stipulates When Headlights Must Be Turned On
10/05/10: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/04/10: $1.96 Million for Public Health Improvement Programs
10/01/10: $12 Million to Help More Wisconsin Students Prepare for College

September 2010

09/30/10: Online Fall Color Report
09/29/10: Local Jobs Data and Employment Rates for August
09/28/10: Wisconsin Book Festival: A Celebration of Books – September 29 Through October 3
09/27/10: Flooding Health and Safety
09/24/10: Libraries Are A Bargain - Especially in Wisconsin
09/23/10: SBA Stands Ready to Assist Wisconsin Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Tornados and Flooding
09/22/10: August Jobs, Unemployment Numbers Announced
09/21/10: Archery Deer Registration, CWD Sampling Stations and Food Pantry Drop-Off Locations
09/20/10: 'As The World Turns' Gone But Not Forgotten
09/17/10: Antlerless Deer Hunting Prohibited This Year in 18 Deer Management Units in Northern Wisconsin
09/16/10: Travel Planner and Trip Finder
09/15/10: Hot, Wet Weather Won’t Dampen 2010 Colorama in Wisconsin
09/14/10: New Records Set For Wisconsin No Call List
09/13/10: Wisconsin Primary Election is Tuesday, September 14
09/10/10: Voter Turnout Estimated at 28 Percent for September 14 Primary Election
09/09/10: State to Receive Nearly $180 Million for Education Jobs
09/08/10: Revenue Collections for Fiscal Year 2010
09/07/10: Drivers Must Be Even More Vigilant When School Starts
09/02/10: Tutorials and Guides From Wisconsin State Law Library
09/01/10: $1.9 Million to Improve Mathematics and Science Instruction

August 2010

08/31/10: July Local Jobs Data and Employment Rates
08/30/10: Next No Call Deadline Is August 31
08/27/10: Interactive Broadband Map Available. Public Feedback Is Encouraged.
08/26/10: Who's At Your Door?
08/25/10: Wild Turkey, Pheasant, Waterfowl Stamp Contest Entries and Winners on Display August 28
08/24/10: Community Workshops for High-speed Rail Project Scheduled in Sun Prairie and Waterloo
08/23/10: Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. Statewide Crackdown on Drunken Driving Now Through September 6
08/20/10: July Unemployment and Job Numbers
08/19/10: Bonus Antlerless Deer Tags and State Park Deer Hunting Permits Available August 21 and 22
08/18/10: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle When Moving and Heading Back to School
08/17/10: $1.5 Million to Help Child Care Providers Improve their Quality of Care
08/16/10: Report: Falls are now the Most Common Cause of Injury-Related Deaths in Wisconsin
08/13/10: Intersection Crashes can be Prevented by Obeying Traffic Signals
08/12/10: School Districts to Share $1.3 Million in Educational Technology Grants
08/11/10: July was the Second Least Deadly on Wisconsin Roads Since World War II
08/10/10: Youth Smoking Rates Drop Dramatically
08/09/10: Make Sure the Price is Right When Back-To-School Shopping
08/06/10: Wisconsin Access to Justice Committee
08/05/10: Water Fact Sheet Available Online
08/04/10: $3.3 Million in Federal Charter School Grants
08/03/10: Sharing Stories in Lake Geneva
08/02/10: More Than $6.3 Million to Benefit Homeless Persons

July 2010

07/30/10: Operation Deer Watch kicks off August 1
07/23/10: State Releases 10-Year Health Plan
07/22/10: Governor Announces Transitional Jobs Project
07/21/10: Public information meeting for high-speed rail station in Madison
07/16/10: YoungStar Highest Quality Child Care Providers
07/14/10: Beware of Oil Spill Job Scams
07/13/10: Smoking Ban Advisory
07/12/10: Community Workshop for High-Speed Rail Station in Watertown on July 15
07/09/10: Wisconsin of Health Services Provides Online Health Statistics
07/08/10: Drivers Must Yield to Pedestrians
07/07/10: Mandatory 10-digit dialing starts in the 715 area on July 17
07/06/10: Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Marriage Amendment
07/02/10: Towns Cannot Require Other Units of Government to Engage in “Coordination”
07/01/10: Forums Help Small Communities Learn Strategies for Growth

June 2010

06/30/10: Increased Penalties For Drunken Driving Take Effect July 1
06/29/10: Play It Safe This Fourth of July
06/25/10: $51 Million in Federal Education Funding
06/24/10: $360 Million in Affordable Housing Tax Credits
06/23/10: School Districts Can Access $144 Million in No-Interest Bonding Authority
06/22/10: Boating Under the Influence Enforcement Effort
06/21/10: May Unemployment Rate Is Lowest In Over A Year
06/18/10: Is Speeding Worth the Risk of Death, Injury, Money and Time?
06/17/10: Boosting Entrepreneurship Education in UW System Campuses
06/16/10: High-cost Special Education Aid Payments Made To 155 Local Education Agencies
06/15/10: Give The Gift Of Fishing This Father’s Day
06/14/10: Be On The Lookout For Charity Scams
06/11/10: Updated Fish Consumption Advice Available Online
06/10/10: Statewide Smoke-Free Law Takes Effect July 5
06/09/10: New Record for Wisconsin No Call List
06/04/10: Regional Forums Will Help Small Communities Strategy for Growth
06/03/10: Free Fishing Weekend June 5-6
06/02/10: Little Signs are a Big Headache for Highway Maintenance Crews
06/01/10: Mandatory Auto Insurance Begins June 1

May 2010

05/28/10: “Universe in the Park” Sheds Light on the Night Sky for State Park Visitors
05/27/10: State Activates Dead Bird Reporting Hotline to Track West Nile Virus
05/26/10: Wisconsin Agricultural Exports Increase by 18 Percent
05/25/10: $61.3 Million in Flood Relief for 62 Communities
05/24/10: April Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced
05/21/10: "Pickle Bill" Regulations Posted - Comments Accepted Until June 7
05/19/10: Wisconsin Economic Outlook Released
05/18/10: Insurance Commissioner’s Office Helped Consumers Recover Over $4.3 Million in 2009
05/17/10: Household, Chemical and Pesticide Clean Sweep Events Announced
05/14/10: Technical College Graduates Defy Recession Trends
05/13/10: Supermarket of Veterans Benefits June 4 and 5 Near Manitowoc
05/12/10: Safety Devices Required When Towing Trailers
05/11/10: Legislation Signed Into Law to Ban Texting While Driving
05/10/10: Governor Doyle Announces Madison High Speed Rail Station Location
05/06/10: Know Before You Go with Personalized "My511wi"
05/05/10: Calling All Frogs Course Offers a Chance to Learn About Wisconsin Frogs
05/04/10: University of Wisconsin Students to Exhibit Research in Capitol
05/03/10: Education Reform Legislation for Wisconsin Signed Into Law

April 2010

04/29/10: No Child Left Inside
04/28/10: Energy-wise Electric Cars Coming to the State
04/27/10: Vietnam War Veteran Ralph W. Beck Receives Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award
04/26/10: Gun Deer Season Designed to Speed Herd Recovery in North
04/22/10: March Local Jobs Data and Unemployment Rates Announced
04/21/10: Wisconsin Selected as a Next Generation Learning Partnership State
04/20/10: 2010 Annual Spring Fish and Wildlife Rule Hearing Results
04/19/10: Make Sure Your Free Credit Report is the Real Thing
04/16/10: Wisconsin State Law Library Provides A Listing of County Resources
04/15/10: Stellar Cast of Stars Honored on May 6 at the State Bar Annual Convention
04/14/10: April 22 Statewide Tornado Drill part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
04/13/10: Librarians Are My Heroes
04/12/10: Prescribed Burns This Spring Will Improve Wildlife Habitat
04/08/10: U-Turns Now Permitted at Some Controlled Intersections
04/07/10: Free Kids’ Fishing Clinics Set For April 10 in Southeastern Wisconsin
04/06/10: Local Governments Receive Share of Fuel Tax, Registration Fees
04/05/10: Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings April 12 in All Counties of State

March 2010

03/26/10: Genealogy Workshops in Madison on April 10, May 8 and May 15
03/25/10: 2010 Wisconsin Fishing Report Offers Latest Fishing Forecasts, Tips for Success
03/24/10: Drivers Must Provide A Safety Zone For Stopped Emergency Vehicles
03/19/10: Spring Toward a Healthier Lifestyle
03/18/10: Hunters Register 329,103 Deer in 2009
03/17/10: State and Local Partnership Offers Free Tax Help
03/16/10: Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk on St. Patrick’s Day
03/15/10: No-Call Complaints Remain #1 Consumer Issue in Wisconsin
03/12/10: January Jobs and Unemployment Rates Announced
03/11/10: Wisconsin to Receive $1.9 Million in USDA School Lunch Grants
03/10/10: Fix A Leak Week (March 15-21)
03/09/10: 1020 Veterans Job Fairs
03/08/10: DNR Announces Deer Herd Status and Management Unit Review Meetings in Southeastern Wisconsin
03/05/10: Crime Victims Urged to Enroll for Victim Information on Offenders
03/04/10: Hunting and Fishing Licenses Go On Sale March 10
03/03/10: Investing in Wisconsin's Whitetails: Update on Deer Research
03/02/10: Pictorial History of Victorian Wisconsin
03/01/10: Government Accountability Board Releases Lobbying Report for 2009

February 2010

02/25/10: Sunday March 21 move to new servers - check bookmarks to wisconsin.gov now
02/25/10: Potential Pitfalls of Apparent Windfalls - Be on the Lookout for Fake Check Scams
02/24/10: No-Call Deadline is Sunday February 28
02/23/10: Crime Alert Network
02/20/10: Deadlines for Ice Fishing Shelter Removal
02/18/10: Researching Academic Credentials
02/17/10: Wisconsin Economic Outlook Released
02/16/10: Wisconsin is Best in the Midwest for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
02/11/10: Who Are My Legislators?
02/10/10: 2010 Has The Safest Start Of Any Year On Record
02/09/10: Candlelight Skiing and Hiking Opportunities
02/08/10: Driving Too Fast For Conditions Causes Many Wintertime Troubles
02/05/10: Did You Know You Can File Income Tax Returns and Check the Status of Your Refund Online?
02/04/10: Prophetic Pictures from Menomonie, Wisconsin
02/03/10: December Local Unemployment Rates Announced
02/02/10: Holocaust Survivors' Interviews Now Online
02/01/10: E-Filing is Available for Wisconsin Tax Returns

January 2010

01/29/10: $31 Million for Low-Income Heating Assistance
01/28/10: In State of the State Address, Governor Doyle Outlines Plans to Build Economy, Create Jobs
01/26/10: Governor Doyle Announces $6 Million Grant to Train Nearly 3,000 for Clean Energy Jobs
01/25/10: Child Support Change Provides Nearly $130 Million to Custodial Parents
01/22/10: News and Article Sources
01/21/10: Arbor Day Poster, Writing Contest Open to Fourth and Fifth Graders
01/20/10: Tailgating Causes Countless Crashes
01/14/10: $2 Million to Improve Lives of Children, Youth and Families in Milwaukee
01/13/10: Advisory Committee Now Forming Regarding New Dog Protection Law
01/12/10: Local Governments Receive Share of Fuel Tax and Registration Fees
01/11/10: State Ends 2009 with Lowest Number of Traffic Deaths Since 1944
01/07/10: The Wisconsin Economy: Ten Trends to Follow in 2010
01/06/10: 2009 Natural Resources Issues in Review
01/05/10: Wisconsin History's Top 10 News Stories of 2009
01/04/10: Approved Schools and Programs

December 2009

12/31/09: Drunk Driving Bill Signed Into Law
12/30/09: Starting in January all DMV Customer Service Centers Have New Hours
12/29/09: New Year's Day Originally Bigger Than Christmas
12/28/09: Christmas Tree Recycling
12/23/09: The Government Accountability Board Approves New Voting Equipment
12/22/09: November Unemployment Rates Announced
12/21/09: December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
12/18/09: Recalling Women for a Peaceful Christmas
12/17/09: Health Related Consumer Guides and Information
12/16/09: Legal Assistance
12/15/09: Speed Pays When It Comes To Cutting College Costs
12/14/09: Top Ten Ice Safety Tips for 2010
12/10/09: Cold Weather Care for Pets and Livestock
12/09/09: Child Support Resources
12/08/09: Four Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Reaches 80% of Wisconsin School Districts
12/07/09: Celebrate Christmas at Old World Wisconsin
12/03/09: Loan Modification Schemes Prey on Wisconsin Homeowners
12/02/09: Wisconsin Economic Outlook Released
12/01/09: October Local Unemployment Rates Announced

November 2009

11/30/09: 'Tis the Season for Aluminum Christmas Trees
11/26/09: Insurance Commissioner Reminds Seniors of Medicare Open-Enrollment Period Ending December 31
11/25/09: Transportation Department Releases Long Range Plan
11/24/09: Deer Hunters, Others Urged to Use Carbon Monoxide Detectors
11/23/09: Deer Donation Program Enters Tenth Year
11/20/09: Did You Know That Many Local Governments Have Their Own Websites?
11/19/09: Take Precautions for Deer on the Road and Check Auto Insurance
11/18/09: 2009 Gun Deer Hunt On The Doorstep
11/17/09: Significant Decrease in Tobacco Sales to Wisconsin Minors
11/16/09: Winter Driving is Always a Challenge
11/12/09: Landlord / Tenant Law Resources
11/11/09: Department of Justice Reminds Consumers - Beware of "Phishing" Scams
11/10/09: Early Voting Recommendation Released for Public Comment
11/09/09: Traffic Deaths Last Month Were Lowest on Record for October
11/06/09: Did You Know That You Can Get Permits, Certification and Licensing Online?
11/05/09: Veterans Day Ceremonies To Be Held Statewide
11/04/09: Over 23,000 Votes Were Cast For New Endangered Resources License Plate Design
11/03/09: I-94 Between Hudson and Eau Claire Turns 50
11/02/09: Wisconsin Companies Receive $420 Million in Federal New Markets Tax Credits

October 2009

10/30/09: Did You Know Some Of The Things You Can Search For Online?
10/29/09: World War II Veteran Receives Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award
10/28/09: Wisconsin's Technical Colleges Play Vital Role in State's Economy
10/27/09: New Map Offers View Into How Deer Population Estimates Help Determine Season Structure
10/26/09: September Local Unemployment Rates Announced
10/23/09: Did You Know You Can Do License Lookups Online?
10/22/09: Wisconsin Implements Smart, Efficient Criminal Justice Reforms
10/21/09: Firearms Safety: Fooled Eyes Could Fuel Trigger Finger
10/20/09: Order Tree Seedlings Now to Plant for the Future
10/19/09: National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24
10/16/09: Did You Know You Can Search For A Job Online?
10/16/09: Annual Fiscal Report for the State of Wisconsin
10/15/09: Slower Traffic Keep Right
10/14/09: Wisconsin DNA Program to Identify the Wrongly Convicted Gets a Big Boost
10/13/09: Vote for Your Choice of Four New License Plate Designs Until October 19
10/13/09: Technical Colleges Meeting More Students' Needs Than Ever
10/09/09: Did You Know You Can Register Your Vehicle and Schedule a Road Test Online?
10/08/09: Wisconsin Book Festival: A Celebration of Books
10/07/09: Venison Donation Program Enters 10th Year
10/06/09: Supermarket of Veterans Benefits to be Held in Marshfield on October 7-8
10/05/09: Energy Assistance Programs Available to Help Residents with Heating Needs
10/02/09: Did You Know That You Can Get Permits, Certification and Licensing Online?
10/01/09: Law Enforcement Officers Make More Than 1,200 OWI Arrests During Recent Crackdown

September 2009

09/30/09: Instant Replay for Packer Ticket Scams
09/29/09: August Local Unemployment Rates Announced
09/28/09: Wednesday, September 30 from 5pm-7pm Public Demonstration of New Voting Equipment
09/25/09: Did You Know Some of the Things You Can Search For Online?
09/24/09: Eight Wisconsin Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Award
09/23/09: $11.7 Million to Improve Energy Efficiency in Communities
09/22/09: Drinking Water Report: 96 Percent of Public Systems Meet All Health-Based Standards
09/21/09: Warning to Homeowners About Loan Modification and Foreclosure Scams
09/18/09: Did You Know You Can Do License Lookups Online?
09/17/09: Fall Household, Chemical and Pesticide Clean Sweep Events Announced
09/16/09: Sparsity Aid Supports 115 Rural School Districts
09/15/09: Wisconsin Real Estate Market Shows Stability
09/14/09: Taste Traditions - September 16 and November 18
09/11/09: Did You Know You Can Search For A Job Online?
09/10/09: Commissioner Cautions Consumers on Limited-Benefit Health Plans
09/09/09: Supermarket of Veterans Benefits at Fort McCoy on September 11
09/08/09: Vehicles Must Stop for School Buses Displaying Flashing Red Lights
09/04/09: Did You Know You Can Register Your Vehicle and Schedule a Road Test Online?
09/03/09: Old World Wisconsin Fall Workshops Scheduled
09/02/09: Are You Ready Wisconsin?
09/02/09: Online Directories
09/01/09: World War II Veteran Harry W. Eichman Receives Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award

August 2009

08/31/09: July Local Unemployment Rates Announced
08/28/09: Did You Know That You Can Get Permits, Certification and Licensing Online?
08/27/09: Motorists Must Wear Their Safety Belt or Risk Being Stopped
08/26/09: State Agency Schedules
08/26/09: Consumers Should Use Caution When Purchasing Insurance Online
08/25/09: Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.
08/24/09: Easing Credit Crunch for Wisconsin Small Businesses
08/21/09: Did You Know Some of the Things You Can Search For Online?
08/20/09: $2 Million Job Training Hiring Initiative
08/19/09: Wisconsin County Histories Go Online
08/18/09: $12 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Community Services
08/17/09: Sign-up Deadline Approaches for No Call List
08/14/09: Did You Know You Can Do License Lookups Online?
08/13/09: Wisconsin Grandparents Lose Thousands to Fake Grandchildren
08/12/09: $17.6 Million for Community Development
08/11/09: Public Invited to Comment on Deer Population Goals
08/10/09: Traffic Deaths in July Were Lowest Since World War II
08/07/09: Did You Know You Can Search For A Job Online?
08/06/09: All DMV Offices Closed Friday August 7
08/05/09: Wisconsin Receives $30.2 Million Federal Charter School Grant
08/04/09: Purple Heart Day Event at Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin
08/03/09: There's Still Time to Adopt a Highway

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