Chuck Quirmbach

Environmental Reporter, Milwaukee Bureau

Chuck Quirmbach is a Milwaukee-based reporter who covers developments and issues in Southeastern Wisconsin that are of statewide interest. He has numerous years of experience covering state government, elections, the environment, energy, racial diversity issues, clergy abuse claims and major baseball stadium doings. He enjoys covering all topics.

Chuck is a frequent contributor to National Public Radio and several other regional or national radio outlets. He has won several individual awards, and several as part of a collaboration with other reporters.

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Government
11:56 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Gov: No Scapegoating Over UW Cash Surplus

Criticism over the University of Wisconsin (UW) system's budget surplus continues. But Governor Scott Walker says he's not out to punish the UW in the state budget process, or try to dump UW system president Kevin Reilly.

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Environment
11:38 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Alliant Energy Settles Pollution Case, Agrees To Reduce Coal Use

More Wisconsin electric utilities have settled an air pollution case with environmentalists and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Environment
11:29 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Walker Responds To Criticism On Environmental Policies

Credit Jackie Guthrie (CC-BY-NC-ND) / http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiguardpics/7979604126/
File: Governor Scott Walker

Governor Walker spent a moment of Earth Day responding to criticism of his record on environmental issues.

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Criminal Justice
5:00 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

Milwaukee Police Officer Accused Of Illegal Strip Searches Gets Plea Deal

A judge has approved a controversial plea agreement involving a Milwaukee police officer who illegally stripped crime suspects and conducted cavity searches on them.

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Life
12:29 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

Coalition Wants Money For Milwaukee Schools If Bucks Get Taxpayer Funds

If taxpayer money is used to fund a new stadium for the Milwaukee Bucks, a local coalition says money should be allocated to local schools, as well.

A coalition wants at least $150 million to go to athletic facilities at Milwaukee County public schools if public money is used to build a new basketball arena in Milwaukee.

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Environment
12:12 pm
Mon April 22, 2013

Earth Day Activities From Salamanders To 'Seed Dating'

Credit Joshua Mayer (CC-BY-SA) / http://www.flickr.com/photos/wackybadger/7688465312/
File: A Blue-spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale), observed in Vilas County

Today is Earth Day, but many people got a head start helping the planet with a variety of activities over the weekend.

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Economy and Business
5:01 pm
Fri April 19, 2013

Union Pickets Outside Master Lock Milwaukee Headquarters

Credit Michael Freumann (CC-BY-NC-SA) / http://www.flickr.com/photos/magrolino/2683749787/
The UAW is in the middle of a contract dispute with Master Lock.

A Wisconsin factory visited by President Barack Obama last year is the location of a sidewalk protest today.

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Environment
11:09 am
Fri April 19, 2013

Sierra Club Head To Visit Wisconsin, Concerned Over Gov's Policies

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File: Sierra Club President Michael Brune

The national leader of the Sierra Club plans to be in Wisconsin this weekend, and is heading here with some strong concerns about Governor Scott Walker's environmental record.

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Environment
4:54 pm
Thu April 18, 2013

Sewage Dumped Into Lake Michigan, As Heavy Rain Continues

More sewage was dumped into Lake Michigan today, as sewer systems tried to keep up with heavy rains in Eastern Wisconsin.

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Government
11:51 am
Thu April 18, 2013

WI Immigrants Say Proposed Federal Bill Good, But Not Enough

Credit http://www.aoc.gov/capitol-buildings/house-chamber
The Hall of the House of Representatives, in Washington D.C. A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives publicly praised the Senate's immigration bill yesterday.

Some immigration advocates in Wisconsin say a newly introduced immigration bill in Congress is a positive step, but still falls short.

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