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Friday, November 27, 2009

PEG channels want more support

by Andrew Beckett on November 27, 2009

in Legislature

Wisconsin’s PEG channels say changes are needed in the cable industry to keep them alive.

Legislation passed two years ago changed how cable companies are required to support Public, Education, and Government channels. Wisconsin Association of PEG Channels director Mary Cardona says it’s making it harder for them to stay on the air by ending support for many stations. [click to continue…]

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Obey’s war tax not likely to advance

by Bob Hague 11/27/09 11:59 AM

How serious is a Wisconsin congressman about a “war tax” to cover the costs of the Obama administration’s stepped up war in Afghanistan? UW Madison political scientist Charles Franklin doubts whether Wausau Democrat, U.S. Representative Dave Obey, will see his proposal come to a vote in the House.
“Obey is a very influential congressman, so I [...]

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Avoid an OWI during holidays

by WRN Contributor 11/27/09 10:59 AM

Holiday parties abound between now and the year’s end, and that means police around Wisconsin will be busy with drunk driving arrests. Madison alcohol counselor Janet DuBerry sees too much emphasis on getting “toasted.”
“For example with Thanksgiving dinner, you don’t sit down at the dining table and eat as much as you can, as fast [...]

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Cautious optimism for holiday retail

by Bob Hague 11/27/09 8:39 AM

Stores in Wisconsin are bracing for big crowds on Black Friday, the official start of the Christmas shopping season. Madison-based retail consultant Doug Johnson says it was pretty dismal last year, but it seems to be picking up now. But Johnson concedes some things are just out of retailers’ control. “We’ve got to make that [...]

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Guard against theft of & from vehicles

by Bob Hague 11/27/09 12:59 AM

Call it a holiday plea for some “situational awareness.” Black Friday shoppers should guard against theft, because winter weather and holiday shopping bring opportunities for thieves. “We’ll see an increase with the colder weather of people starting up their cars to warm them up, leave them unattended, and someone provided that opportunity will take off [...]

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