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Thursday, August 13, 2009

talgoAs part of a deal announced last month, Spanish train maker Talgo plans to build two high speed rail trains in the state of Wisconsin. However, where the company plans to set up shop still needs to be decided.

Governor Jim Doyle says several cities are already asking him to lobby on their behalf to have the company pick them. However, Doyle says he doesn’t think that’s appropriate and he’s calling on local officials to contact Talgo on their own.

Doyle says there is a huge potential for whatever area Talgo chooses. The initial order for two trains could grow to as many as 50, if everything in a proposed Midwest high speed rail proposal is approved.

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DNR considers licensing rules for feral pigs

by Andrew Beckett 08/13/09 4:45 PM

DNR officials want more control over feral pigs being kept on private property.
The state has been trying to control a growing population of the animals, which have started showing up in several counties. The animals are a concern because they multiply quickly, damage crops, and can spread diseases to other livestock.
Efforts so far have included [...]

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Cutting health care reform red tape

by Brian Moon 08/13/09 4:10 PM

No matter what federal health care reform plan gets implemented there will be confusion and bureaucracy according to Bobby Peterson, Director of ABC for Health, a public interest law firm.”Whatever new system comes up, its still going to have cost containment and cost containment usually translates to barriers, bureaucracy and red tape.”
Understanding the new system [...]

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Cutting health care reform red tape

by WRN Contributor 08/13/09 3:58 PM

No matter what federal health care reform plan gets implemented there will be confusion and bureaucracy according to Bobby Peterson, Director of ABC for health , a public interest law firm.
"Whatever new system comes up, it's still going to have cost containment and cost containment usually translates to barriers, bureaucracy and [...]

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Driver charged in baby buggy death

by WRN Contributor 08/13/09 3:18 PM

Prosecutors in Wood County have charged 49-year-old Brian Witkus with negligent vehicular homicide, following a crash between a minivan and horse-drawn buggy on Wednesday that killed a six week old girl.
Witkus reportedly admitted to police that he was reaching down to pick up a book on the floor of his minivan when the crash occurred. [...]

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