Labor secretary outlook as Perez takes helm at Labor
The piece surveys labor policy shifts expected under Tom Perez succeeding Hilda Solis. It notes Perez's record at the Justice Department challenging voter ID laws and housing discrimination, predicts a hands on approach, and outlines proposed OSHA rules including union organizing disclosures, disabled worker goals, veterans hiring benchmarks, expanded minimum wage for home health workers, silica dust exposure limits, and a policy clarification allowing nonunion employees to designate a union official for OSHA inspections.
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National Forecast Mar Weather History Gn Readings
Weather summary reports showers and thunderstorms along the Gulf Coast and southeastern region. A frontal disturbance stretches across the area with ongoing storm potential. Winds gusty, periods of rain and possible snow in parts, with partly cloudy intervals and variable conditions across the region.
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Voucher School Choice bill draws mixed praise in Wisconsin
Jim Bender, president of Voucher School Choice Wisconsin, backs objective data on schools but criticizes some data components and DPI interpretations. DPI spokesman John Johnson supports a fair accountability system for all schools. The proposal would score public, charter, and voucher schools on five areas and trigger consequences after three years of under performance, with annual audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau. Kestell touts reliability while Olsen notes a hard legislative battle ahead.
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BTC to Offer New Programs and Changes at Monroe Campus
BTC administrators outline scheduling policy for AI classes, reshaped leadership at Monroe campus with Matt Urban as director and Jennifer Thayer resigning to join New Glarus. A Nuclear Tech program with Lakeshore Technical College launches with graduates earning about 68000 annually. An Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, a 100000 square foot facility, opens in spring 2014 in Janesville.
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Ex-cop Lowe kills self with nail gun in Wisconsin Rapids
Former Wisconsin Rapids police lieutenant Steven Lowe, 41, suspected of online enticement, died by self inflicted nail gun wounds in his Grand Rapids area pickup. He was suspended and had resigned earlier this month after arrest. no charges were filed before his death.
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