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Monday, October 19, 2009

Powerball winner claims his prize

by WRN Contributor on October 19, 2009

in Human Interest

Wisconsin’s newest millionaire says he doesn’t thing the money will change him.

Marinette resident Doug Miron was obviously excited as he accepted the ceremonial $31.4 million check from lottery officials Monday.

Miron, a longtime Powerball Player, says he was shocked to see he had the winning numbers for last week’s jackpot. He’s played those numbers for a “long time” but still couldn’t believe they came up.

Miron bought his winning Powerball ticket at the City Limits BP on Highway 180.

He has decided to take the lump-sum option, which means after taxes he should receive over $11 million. Miron says one of the first things he may do with his winnings is buy a new truck.

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AAA urges passage of behind the wheel texting ban

by WRN Contributor 10/19/09 3:09 PM

Wisconsin AAA is urging the Legislature to ban texting while driving. Pam Moen of the auto club says it’s very dangerous. “It defies logic to think that you can drive safely while typing and sending and recieving text messages,” Moen says.
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The state Senate is scheduled to act on the issue tomorrow. [...]

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Doyle wants education reforms

by Andrew Beckett 10/19/09 2:00 PM

The governor is proposing education reforms that could help Wisconsin claim federal stimulus dollars.
Changes Governor Doyle would like to make include tying teacher salaries to student performance, allowing classes year-round, and adopting national standards for assessment testing. The Governor also wants to make changes to the school financing formula and revenue caps that would give [...]

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Public financing updates considered

by Bob Hague 10/19/09 12:03 PM

Public financing of Wisconsin elections may be due for an overhaul. State Representative Jeff Smith chairs the Assembly Elections and Campaign Finance Reform Committee, which held three hearings on the issue. “Almost all of us in elected office hear time and again that people are pretty tired of what they see and hear during campaigns, [...]

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Lawmakers get passing grade on job creation

by Bob Hague 10/19/09 9:11 AM

How well has the state legislature done, when it comes to job creation? Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council, says so far, lawmakers in Madison have been “pretty bipartisan” in legislating for job creation. Still cites investor tax credits, Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network and Wisconsin Angel Network as examples of legislative action which has paid off [...]

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