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Steineke Describes Civil Service System Overhaul Bill

Clip: Season 1400 Episode 1414 | 5m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

The bill would affect Wisconsin's close to 30,000 state government workers.

The bill would affect Wisconsin's close to 30,000 state government workers. Steineke said the changes would modernize the way civil servants are hired to and fired from civil service positions, so Wisconsin could select the most highly-qualified workers.

10/02/2015 | Rating TV-G

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Charles Franklin Explains Most Recent Marquette Poll

Charles Franklin Explains Most Recent Marquette Poll

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Clip: S1400 Ep1414 | 6m 57s | The survey found Gov. Walker's job approval rating is at 37 percent among WI residents. (6m 57s)

Larson Expresses Concern For Proposed Civil Service Changes

Larson Expresses Concern For Proposed Civil Service Changes

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Clip: S1400 Ep1414 | 5m 31s | Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, said the bill is another attack on workers from Walker. (5m 31s)

Milwaukee Co. Executive On Proposed Budget, Public Schools

Milwaukee Co. Executive On Proposed Budget, Public Schools

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Clip: S1400 Ep1414 | 5m 38s | A new law gave Chris Abele authority over the county's public K-12 institutions. (5m 38s)

WI Department Of Employee Trust Funds Responds To New Model

WI Department Of Employee Trust Funds Responds To New Model

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Clip: S1400 Ep1414 | 6m 28s | Lisa Ellinger is the department's deputy administrator of insurance. (6m 28s)

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