News Archive for October 29, 2012
Go vote, it’s your duty
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
CHICAGO --
While it would be nice if every politician did consistent outreach to historically marginalized voting groups, no citizen of voting age should be waiting for a special invitation to turn out. It’s our job and there is no good excuse for failing to show up to vote.
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Open enrollment benefits some and hurts others
By GINA DUWE - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Area school districts winning the battle of school choice generally have continued to gain students while districts losing students continue to lose more, according to data from districts in Rock and Walworth counties.
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Edgerton considers referendum for senior center
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EDGERTON --
While the Edgerton School District's potential $9 million referendum awaits a vote on Nov. 6, a separate spending referendum by the city could be on the ballot next spring.
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Ringhand, Schmidt vie for 45th Assembly
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
The two women vying for the 45th Assembly District bring local government experience from their communities in western Rock County.
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Act 10 remains a key issue in 32nd Assembly District
By STAN MILAM - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
ELKHORN --
Republican Tyler August said he's comfortable with controversial decisions he made in his first term as 32nd Assembly District representative, but his Democratic and Libertarian opponents said those decisions are reasons voters should consider a change.
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Public record for Oct. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues.
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Banged-up Badgers welcome bye week
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin’s ground game is suddenly stuck and quarterback Joel Stave is nursing a bad shoulder. But there’s one bright spot for the Badgers as they head into the bye week: They still have a clear path to the Big Ten title game.
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NYC braces for wall of water from superstorm
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
NEW YORK --
After days of seeming to take a looming superstorm in stride, New Yorkers gathered supplies or tried to get out of the way as forecasters warned that a wall of water could hit the nation's largest city.
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Giants beat Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings for sweep
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
DETROIT --
The San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro delivered a go-ahead single with two outs in the 10th inning that lifted the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and complete a World Series sweep.
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Death notices for Oct. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
Capitol aides find ways to campaign
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
As November elections approach, party leaders tell top aides: You will be taking a leave of absence to campaign for me or others. Those leaders can also hint that campaigning might also be a good use of vacation time.
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