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Walker reports Wis. added 32,000 jobs in 2012

Gov. Scott Walker's administration reported Thursday that Wisconsin added more than 62,000 private sector jobs over the first two years of his term, less than a quarter of the 250,000 he promised to create by 2015. Full story

Committee signs off on Wis. venture capital bill

A bill that would put $25 million in state money into Wisconsin startups passed its first hurdle with approval from an Assembly committee Friday despite a recent audit that found a number of problems at the jobs-creation agency that would oversee the money. Full story

Wis. budget gets $500M anticipated revenue boost

Wisconsin's budget surplus grew by $500 million Thursday, leading to a bipartisan call by state lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker to put some of the money toward public schools two years after funding was cut by more than $1 billion. Full story

Mass Horse grave unearthed in Wisconsin

   Authorities discover more than 60 horse carcasses of on a Wisconsin farm. WTMJ's Charles Benson reports.

Kewaunee nuclear plant closes permanently

A Wisconsin nuclear power plant has shut down after nearly 40 years of generating electricity. Full story

Wis. Senate to take up dental insurance changes

The Wisconsin state Senate plans to vote on a bill with bipartisan support that would allow dentists to charge more for certain services not covered by an insurance plan. Full story

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Tourism spending increases in Wisconsin to $10.4B

GOP bill would limit damages under Wis. lemon law

Wis. businesses press for venture capital bill

Rare May storm dumps more than a foot of snow in Wisconsin, Minnesota

Opponents to Walker: Back off new rent-to-own rule

Rain brings drought to end in most of Wisconsin

Wis. lawmakers back $25 million for startup fund

Wis. bill would shield job seekers' web privacy

Early injuries may predict later abuse in babies

Acting Commerce chief takes post at University of Wisconsin

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  Woman aims to be Ms. Wheelchair America

A Black River Falls, Wisconsin woman, who is disabled and uses a wheelchair, is competing for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America at a contest this summer. WEAU's Courtney Everett reports.

  Two hard-working ladies get fresh makeovers

Stylist to the stars Louis Licari and TODAY contributor Jill Martin snag two deserving ladies from the TODAY show plaza crowd to get some trendy new clothes and revitalizing makeovers.

  Truck plunges into icy Wisconsin river

The driver of a semi was killed when his truck plunged into Wisconsin's Red Cedar River. Rescue crews are searching for the missing passenger. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Sleeping in the post-9/11 world: How the US can wake up

Fmr. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., joins Morning Joe to discuss the sequester and why the country is sleeping in the post-9/11 world.

  The Gaggle: 2016 contenders

The Gaggle joins The Daily Rundown’s Chuck Todd to discuss which governors may run for the presidency in 2016 and give their shameless plugs.

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