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Budget committee to take up work requirement

A requirement that able-bodied adults on Wisconsin's food stamps program work or get trained for a job at least 20 hours a week is scheduled to be voted on by the Legislature's budget committee. More>>

WI budget committee to review sand mining plan

Wisconsin's budget-writing committee is scheduled to review provisions in Governor Scott Walker's spending plan that would pull money from the state's environmental management fund to cover sand mining inspections. More>>

GAB seeks absentee voting rule changes

Wisconsin election officials have decided to ask the Legislature to make a number of changes to Wisconsin's absentee voting regulations. More>>

Committee Ok's plan for $50 tobacco use fee

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a Gov. Scott Walker proposal that has won approval by the Legislature's budget committee. More>>

Rent-to-own stores may be excused from consumer protection laws

Walker's budget would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws and not require them to disclose interest rates. More>>

Dems to take late stab at Minn. minimum wage bill

Minnesota Democrats are making a late push on a bill to raise the state's minimum wage. More>>

No pay increases for Minn. lawmakers this year

Pay increases for Minnesota lawmakers won't be happening this legislative session. More>>

Legislature sends Dayton $15.7B education budget

The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a school funding bill that boosts education spending in a number of areas. More>>

Gov. Walker to headline Iowa GOP event

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016. More>>

Wis. Democratic Party adviser is leaving

A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position. More>>

Minn. tax bill includes cap on property tax hikes

Many Minnesota cities and counties will see a big bump in their state aid, and for that they're being required to tamp down property taxes. More>>

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