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Gov. Walker’s prank phone call

Bob Collins February 23, 2011, 11:28 AM Feb 23, 2011

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The Wisconsin stalemate has reached the prank phone call stage.

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The next Wisconsin fight: Drinking water?

Bob Collins February 23, 2011, 10:21 AM Feb 23, 2011

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Some rural western Wisconsin communities may be involved in another brewing battle at the Wisconsin Legislature.

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A comparison of Wisconsin public employees to the rest of the nation

Bob Collins February 23, 2011, 9:03 AM Feb 23, 2011

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Compared to the rest of the nation, Wisconsin public employees are paid less than the national average.

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Watching Wisconsin

Bob Collins February 21, 2011, 10:01 AM Feb 21, 2011

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NPR’s interview with the head of Wisconsin Senate Republicans was a great example of how illuminating an issue can be when an engaged interviewer is involved.

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Dispatches from the ‘well off’

Bob Collins February 18, 2011, 3:37 PM Feb 18, 2011

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Wealthier Minnesotans comment on plans to raise the taxes of the state’s wealthiest residents.

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Did Minnesota push Wisconsin over the financial cliff?

Bob Collins February 18, 2011, 12:46 PM Feb 18, 2011

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Wisconsin’s budget might not be in such bad shape if Minnesota hadn’t canceled a tax reciprocity deal.

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Politics in the workplace

Bob Collins February 18, 2011, 11:00 AM Feb 18, 2011

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Political debate has gotten so polarized over so long that little surprises us anymore.

But this probably will.

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Debate: Should CPB be funded?

Bob Collins February 17, 2011, 1:06 PM Feb 17, 2011

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As Congress and the White House seek to reduce the federal deficit, one of the key areas that has come under the microscope is funding for public broadcasting.

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