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Two boys and two girls from Hamilton High School are attending the conferences after displaying interest in government, high class standings and qualities of leadership, character and fitness.

Government

$1 Billion UW Surplus Has State Lawmakers Outraged

Governor Scott Walker and state legislative leaders call for tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin after hearing the unexpected news.

Elections

Dems Refocusing Their Efforts To Oust Walker

State Democrats are using the techniques learned during President Barack Obama's successful run for a second term in hopes of retaking Madison in 2014.

News

Don't Like Obamacare? Do Something About It

Addressing the Racine Tea Party at a forum on health care, Rep. Paul Ryan, State Rep. Robin Vos and State Sen. Leah Vukmir told the crowd in Racine County on Sunday it's time for them to take action if they want to see the Affordable Care Act repealed.

Government

Assembly Votes to End All Night Sessions

State lawmakers say they want to change the rules to make government more transparent.

Government, Business

Mining Law Reform Top of List for State Republicans

Speaker-elect Robin Vos plans to introduce mining law reform as his first order of business when the state Legislature reconvenes later this month.

Government

Gov. Scott Walker Says He Won't Pursue or Reject Right-to-Work

Despite first authoring a right-to-work bill 20 years ago, Gov. Walker said pursuing the legislation now would be a distraction, but he also wouldn't reject it if a bill came across his desk.

Government

Gov. Walker Will Not Build State Health Insurance Exchange

The state will still have a health insurance exchange, something required under Obamacare, but the federal government will create and run it.

Government, Opinion

Some Voters Crossed Party Lines, Can Congress Follow Our Example?

Voters in several Patch communities chose both Republican and Democratic candidates, perhaps showing Congress that if residents can reach across party lines and focus on the issues, maybe our representatives should follow our example.

Elections

President Barack Obama: 'Real Change is Hard,' But Worth the Fight

During campaign stop with singer Katy Perry in Milwaukee Saturday that drew an estimated 20,000 people, Obama says: "I am here today because there is more work to do."

Elections

Paul Ryan Talks Up Romney During Visit to Racine

Paul Ryan visited Memorial Hall in Racine Wednesday as part of a GOP victory rally tour.

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