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No Call list won’t stop texts

by Andrew Beckett on August 27, 2010

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The addition of cell phones to the state’s do not call list for telemarketers has made the service even more popular, but it also has some businesses changing tactics in how they reach out to consumers. Some have turned to text messaging, and it can end up costing cell phone users money to see a message they didn’t necessarily ask for. [click to continue…]

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Border security expert draws protests

by Andrew Beckett 08/12/10 3:27 PM

An expert on US-Mexico border security brings his message to the state Capitol, amid protests from immigrant rights advocates. Wisconsin native Gary Meinert spends most of the year in Arizona examining border security issues. One of many areas he’s watched closely is the effectiveness of fences along the border with Mexico in deterring immigrants and [...]

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Social Security celebrates 75 years

by Jackie Johnson 08/11/10 10:06 AM

The federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program is getting a lot of attention on its 75th anniversary. Billy Feitlinger is Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans. “We feel very strongly, if it is not the greatest program that the federal government has done, it’s clearly one of the most successful programs. [...]

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The Marti family expresses gratitude

by Jackie Johnson 08/10/10 9:46 AM

The Martis say the words “thank you” don’t begin to express the gratitude they have for all the support, thoughts and prayers they’ve gotten during a very difficult time. Teagan Marti is the 12-year-old Florida girl who was seriously injured after plunging 100 feet from a thrill ride at Extreme World at Wisconsin Dells. Her [...]

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Wisconsin gets more broadband funding

by Andrew Beckett 08/4/10 3:57 PM

Efforts to bring broadband internet access to rural Wisconsin are getting a big boost from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that it is awarding over $65 million in grants and loans to 13 Wisconsin companies. The money will be used to expand the infrastructure for bringing broadband access to rural [...]

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