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Federal Education Dollars Help Local School Districts

August 20, 2010

“Much needed funds are on the way to help our schools keep teachers in the classrooms,” announced state Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma). “The state has begun allocating its share of the recently enacted federal Education Jobs Funding.”
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Audit Reviews Charges for Veterans Homes

August 17, 2010

Madison – Today the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau released their initial report on state veterans homes. The report confirmed concerns of Legislators that charges for the state-sponsored homes have been escalating and problems exist in the oversight of rate setting and fiscal management.
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Kathleen

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School Days are Here!

August 9, 2010

“Aw, Mom,” my son said, “Please don’t use the ‘s’ word. Not until Thursday.”
Our children might not be ready for school to begin but teachers and school officials have been preparing for the new school year for weeks.

Are We Ready?

August 25,2010

Are we ready for an emergency? Can we protect property and life if a disaster strikes? Can we communicate across the county and between cities and counties in a widespread catastrophe?

Rain, Rain Go Away

August 18, 2010

“Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day,” the little Eau Claire girl sang to her mom. The rain came down in sheets.

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