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Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa Video included

Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do - as one of their own. More>>

Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen

President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, where a leadership upheaval has improved the country's security but not eliminated a terrorist organization trying... More>>

IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. More>>

Dayton vetoes projects from Minn. Legacy bill

Gov. Mark Dayton has line-item vetoed to strike two provisions from a bill that distributes sales-tax money by way of state grants for the outdoors, parks and trails and arts and cultural programs. More>>

Ex-Walker aide behind bars for 2nd OWI

Gov. Scott Walker's former campaign spokesperson is serving 20 days in jail for her second drunken driving conviction. More>>

AG: 4 Americans killed since 2009 in drone strikes

Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009. More>>

Bow hunting will not be allowed near Wisconsin schools

MADISON (WKOW) -- After months of controversy, a State Assembly committee has decided against a provision to allow bow hunting closer to schools. More>>

Rep. Paul Ryan to release book in 2014

Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Janesville) is writing a book. More>>

Group spends $2M lobbying for gay marriage

The group that pushed Minnesota lawmakers to legalize gay marriage invested more than $2 million in its successful lobbying effort. More>>

Minn.'s Dayton signs $15.7B education bill

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an education package that boosts spending on schools and scales back high-stakes testing. More>>

WI candidates got $758K from sand, gas industry

A new report says the sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 dollars since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state. More>>

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