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Here's a thought - let's go dollar for dollar.
Every single day for the past couple of weeks I have received numerous big color glossy political advertisements in the mail. Yesterday, I received eight from an assortment of folks promoting both rep...
Posted on 10/25/12 at 7:03 AM
Rick Berg - Heidi Heitkamp 2012 NDBA Debate
Rick Berg and Heidi Heitkamp debate at the 2012 North Dakota Broadcasters Association Fall Conference in Bismarck, ND. brightcove.createExperiences(); ...
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:46 AM
Daily Republic editor named to South Dakota task force on open records
MITCHELL, S.D. - Seth Tupper, the editor of The Daily Republic in Mitchell, S.D., recently was appointed to a state task force that will study open record and open meeting laws in the state, accordi...
Posted on 8/24/12 at 10:58 AM
Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
Getting more people to your blog from your website
As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
Posted on 2/14/11 at 2:04 PM
Organic industry clout grows with consumer demand
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states.By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press , May 17, 2013
House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says the Internal Revenue Service's improper targeting of tea party and conservative groups seems to be part of a culture of cover-ups and political intimidation by the Obama administration.By ALAN FRAM, STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press , May 17, 2013
Budget committee funds ongoing rural broadband expansion project
A program expanding broadband in rural areas will continue to be funded and lawmakers hope more people will have access to high-speed Internet.By By Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 17, 2013
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin wants tax break for craft brewers
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., says she's trying to help small Wisconsin craft brewers get a federal tax break.By By Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 17, 2013
Governor surveys fire damage, state directs agencies to help
State, local and federal officials to meet with victims of Germann Road fire Saturday.May 16, 2013
As Farm Bill makes its way into Senate, SNAP remains at fore of discussion
A new Farm Bill is on its way to the full Senate where it will likely pass.By By Steve Roisum, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 16, 2013
Walker declares state of emergency in Douglas, Bayfield counties
Gov. Scott Walker has issued Executive Order No. 103 declaring a state of emergency in response to a forest fire that destroyed more than 9,000 acres in Bayfield and Douglas Counties.May 15, 2013
IRS chief: Agency lacked sensitivity in screenings
The IRS acting chief acknowledged Tuesday that the agency demonstrated "a lack of sensitivity" in its screenings of political groups seeking tax-exempt status, but he said those mistakes won't be repeated.By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Wisconsin boy gets handwritten response from Biden
By The Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Government probe obtains wide swath of AP phone records
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into how news organizations gather the news.By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press , May 14, 2013
Budget provision raises bar for those seeking unemployment benefits
Looking for work at least four times a week would be a criterion for continued unemployment benefits, under a plan approved by GOP lawmakers.By By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , May 14, 2013
Revenue growth slows for local government
Local government officials aren’t just whining that money is tight — it really is, according to a study by the Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance.May 14, 2013
Panel nixes cat licenses
By Shelley Nelson , May 14, 2013
Task force becomes test subject for high-tech solution
Douglas County supervisors exploring a high-tech solution to the cost of printing background information and agendas for meetings are about to become their own guinea pigs.By Shelley Nelson , May 10, 2013
County considers funding for animal shelter
Douglas County is considering a proposal to help fund a new animal shelter in the city of Superior.By Shelley Nelson , May 10, 2013
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