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Transportation For The 21st Century

President Obama has a new vision for our transportation system—one that would expand public transportation options and bring new high-speed rail to Wisconsin. In the coming months, as Congress debates a transportation plan for the next six years, we have a golden opportunity to reduce our dependence on oil and create new jobs that will rebuild our economy.  Big Oil and the road-building lobby will be fighting to strip funding for public transportation; WISPIRG is working to make sure our congressional delegation stands up for a 21st Century Transportation system.

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Breathe Easy: WI Goes Smoke-Free

On May 18, Gov. Doyle signed into law legislation making public workplaces, including bars and restaurants, in Wisconsin smoke-free.

Earlier in May, the Wisconsin legislature overwhelmingly and with bipartisan support voted to make public workplaces, including bars and restaurants, in Wisconsin smoke-free. Now Wisconsinites will be able to go and eat with our families without breathing dangerous secondhand smoke.

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Making Government Subsidies More Transparent 

On Thursday, March 20, WISPIRG's Bruce Speight, left, joined Gov. Doyle as he signed a bill that discloses information regarding economic development subsidies and makes this information publicly available online. The bill means taxpayers will have a way of knowing exactly who's getting support from the state coffers.

 

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