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A view from the camera of a manned submersible designed to recover heavy oil by Marine Pollution Control. Photo excerpted from USCG report CG-D-09-13, June 2013

Economy, Environment, Government, Water Watch Wisconsin

Coast Guard tests new methods for heavy oil recovery

by Kate GoldenMarch 23, 2014June 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Oil in the Kalamazoo River on July 28, 2010, three days after an Enbridge pipeline burst, causing the worst inland oil spill in U.S. history. The spill was particularly difficult to clean up because some of the oil sank.

Economy, Environment, Government, Water Watch Wisconsin

Spill response ‘inadequate’ for tar sands crude on Great Lakes

by Kate GoldenMarch 23, 2014June 13, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said at a Monday legislative hearing that he wants to prevent local governments from changing local regulations in ways that hurt existing and permitted nonmetallic mines.

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

New frac sand bill still divides

by Alison DirrMarch 3, 2014May 28, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government

Gambling has given Ho-Chunk new hope

by Bill Lueders March 3, 2014July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Water Watch Wisconsin

Even while adapting, most Wisconsin farmers are climate skeptics

by Kate GoldenMarch 1, 2014July 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush

With frac sand boom in full swing, study to guide mine reclamation

by Alison DirrFebruary 5, 2014June 13, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Neighbors diverge on health care

by James Nord December 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Brian Sorensen (left), his wife, Lisa Nerenhausen, and son, Parker Sorensen, at their home in Appleton, Wis., on December 20, 2013. Lisa and her husband are losing coverage under BadgerCare, as part of the approximately 70,000 people that will be forced to move on to the private health care exchange. But their son, Parker, stands to gain coverage from the change, as he is among the 80,000 or so poor childless adults who may qualify for coverage under the new system.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin family braces for a transition

by Nora HertelDecember 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

States differ widely on costs

by Nora HertelDecember 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Eleta Pierce, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and her family are eligible for Medicaid beginning Jan. 1. Minnesota expanded Medicaid enrollment requirements as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Economy, Government, Health & Welfare

Changes ease Minnesota family’s worries

by James Nord December 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

Frac sand mining company faces $200,000 in water, air penalties

by Alison DirrDecember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Frac Sand Rush, Government, Health & Welfare

Glenwood City incumbents lead in recall elections sparked by frac sand

by Alison DirrDecember 17, 2013June 7, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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