Tropical disturbance forecast for Gulf Coast and Southeast
A tropical disturbance is approaching the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to former Baten and nearby Southeast areas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible for the Southwest with partial cloudiness and drizzle.
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EIS Hurdle Reviewed For Casino Project In Bloomington
Doig outlined the Environmental Impact Statement scope for the casino project and said comments received by the Bureau of Indian Affairs by August 30, 2013 will be answered. The study covers land water air resources living resources and socioeconomic conditions with items from archeology to traffic. Public input showed both support and concerns on jobs traffic taxes and community impact. Written comments may be sent to Diane Rosen BIA Midwest by August 30 2013.
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Wisconsin lawmakers weigh Good Samaritan immunity for underage drinking
Lawmakers consider shielding underage drinkers who seek help from police and emergency responders, while university chiefs warn it could remove officer discretion. UW police chiefs cite risk to case handling and discretion, opposing a blanket immunity. Support comes from student groups and the Tavern League, with a Senate hearing set for Aug 28.
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Voucher program limits in Wisconsin school choice plan
In Milwaukee and Racine the voucher program will admit 25 of 48 applicant schools or systems, all religious. Of 2,069 applicants, each admitted school gets 10 vouchers, while 250 students are to be selected by random lottery. St Francis Xavier in Appleton had the most applicants with 193.
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Wisconsin lawmakers mull tougher drunken driving bills
The Data Judiciary Committee debated bills to deter drunk driving as Democrats urged proof of effectiveness elsewhere and questioned potential costs and penalties. Rep. Goyke and Rep. Hebl pressed for alcohol treatment options while expressing concern over a costly, expansive criminal justice system. Affected families shared emotional testimony as GOP control clouds fate of the proposals.
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