Worthless distraction? State GOP says "no" to right to secede
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Assembly Republicans are urging delegates at the GOP state convention to reject a tea party-backed resolution calling on lawmakers to affirm Wisconsin's right to secede.Fifty of the Assembly's 69 Republicans, including Speaker Robin Vos and Rep.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Assembly Republicans are urging delegates at the GOP state convention to reject a tea party-backed resolution calling on lawmakers to affirm Wisconsin's right to secede.Fifty of the Assembly's 69 Republicans, including Speaker Robin Vos and Rep.
Assembly GOP votes to remove Kramer as Majority Leader
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Assembly Republicans voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 4th to remove 49-year-old Bill Kramer as the Majority Leader.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Assembly Republicans voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 4th to remove 49-year-old Bill Kramer as the Majority Leader.
Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer says he's entering treatment
MADISON (AP) -- Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer (R) says he is entering treatment as he faces pressure to resign amid charges he sexually harassed multiple women at a Republican fundraiser.Kramer's office released a two-sentence statement Saturday, saying the Waukesha Republican is entering treatment, and would have no further comment.Kramer has been asked to resign his post because of allegations that he sexually harassed multiple women at a meeting in Washington, two Republicans with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 1st.Rep.
MADISON (AP) -- Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer (R) says he is entering treatment as he faces pressure to resign amid charges he sexually harassed multiple women at a Republican fundraiser.Kramer's office released a two-sentence statement Saturday, saying the Waukesha Republican is entering treatment, and would have no further comment.Kramer has been asked to resign his post because of allegations that he sexually harassed multiple women at a meeting in Washington, two Republicans with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 1st.Rep.
Ald. Bob Donovan proposes community-wide action plan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The breakdown of the family, poverty and joblessness.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The breakdown of the family, poverty and joblessness.
State lawmakers ponder idea of toll roads in Wisconsin
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin appears to be one step closer to joining neighboring states like Illinois and Minnesota -- states that have toll roads.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican from Burlington, says drivers who use Wisconsin's interstates may some day help "pitch in" for the maintenance of the roads."We know that the transportation fund over the long haul has a serious deficit.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin appears to be one step closer to joining neighboring states like Illinois and Minnesota -- states that have toll roads.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a Republican from Burlington, says drivers who use Wisconsin's interstates may some day help "pitch in" for the maintenance of the roads."We know that the transportation fund over the long haul has a serious deficit.
Couples challenge Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage
MADISON (WITI) -- Four couples, including two from the Milwaukee area, filed suit in Madison on Monday, February 3rd challenging the validity of Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage.
MADISON (WITI) -- Four couples, including two from the Milwaukee area, filed suit in Madison on Monday, February 3rd challenging the validity of Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage.
Gov. Scott Walker delivers 2014 State of the State Address
MADISON (WITI) -- The state of the state is strong.
MADISON (WITI) -- The state of the state is strong.
Assembly bill approved makes re-posting a "sext" from an "ex" a crime
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday, November 12th that makes it a crime to re-post a "sext" from an ex.
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday, November 12th that makes it a crime to re-post a "sext" from an ex.
Deadline passes for Mukwonago H.S. to change nickname
MUKWONAGO (WITI) -- As ordered by the state, Thursday, August 15th was supposed to be the deadline that Mukwonago High School would change all logos, symbols and names associated with its nickname, the Indians.
MUKWONAGO (WITI) -- As ordered by the state, Thursday, August 15th was supposed to be the deadline that Mukwonago High School would change all logos, symbols and names associated with its nickname, the Indians.
Legislator wants state money to help solve crime issues
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has already announced he's putting forward $500,000 for an increased police overtime budget.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has already announced he's putting forward $500,000 for an increased police overtime budget.
Proposal could make it easier for accused to walk streets before trial
MADISON (WITI) -- It's not exactly a "get out of jail free" card.
MADISON (WITI) -- It's not exactly a "get out of jail free" card.
Group asks Gov. Walker to remove provision in state budget
MADISON (WITI) -- A provision in the state budget requires municipalities to cut taxes by the same amount they hike fees -- prompting a group to ask Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- A provision in the state budget requires municipalities to cut taxes by the same amount they hike fees -- prompting a group to ask Gov.
Should state assets be sold to cut down on $8 billion debt?
MADISON (WITI) -- Should Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Should Gov.
Native American leaders share State of the Tribes Address
MADISON (WITI) -- Native American leaders from across Wisconsin converged on the state capitol on Tuesday, April 9th for the annual State of the Tribes Address.
MADISON (WITI) -- Native American leaders from across Wisconsin converged on the state capitol on Tuesday, April 9th for the annual State of the Tribes Address.
Republicans applaud mining bill passage, Dems. expect litigation
MADISON (WITI) -- On Monday, March 11th, Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- On Monday, March 11th, Gov.
Rep. Brett Hulsey facing questions after taking box cutter to Capitol
MADISON (WITI) -- A Madison lawmaker is facing questions regarding what he was doing with a weapon at the state Capitol.
MADISON (WITI) -- A Madison lawmaker is facing questions regarding what he was doing with a weapon at the state Capitol.
Is Gov. Walker vindicated or does he owe an apology?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Is Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Is Gov.
State commission requesting five-cent increase in gas tax
MADISON (WITI) -- A state commission is recommending a five-cent increase in the gas tax and higher vehicle registration fees.
MADISON (WITI) -- A state commission is recommending a five-cent increase in the gas tax and higher vehicle registration fees.
Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on fiscal cliff deal
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Senate's fiscal cliff deal prompts a political response from Washington to Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Senate's fiscal cliff deal prompts a political response from Washington to Wisconsin.
Advocates of same-day voter registration respond to Gov. Walker's comments
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.