Wis. business may leave state after losing contract with school districts
MADISON (WITI) -- Skyward is a data-collection software program created in Stevens Point -- and utilized within school districts in the state.
MADISON (WITI) -- Skyward is a data-collection software program created in Stevens Point -- and utilized within school districts in the state.
Debate: School voucher issue on its own bill vs. within state budget
MADISON (WITI) -- Does the school voucher debate belong on its own bill, or within the state budget?
MADISON (WITI) -- Does the school voucher debate belong on its own bill, or within the state budget?
Future of Wisconsin job creation agency in question
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) shows the state's top job creation agency isn't following the rules.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) shows the state's top job creation agency isn't following the rules.
More rent-to-own stores may be hitting Wisconsin
MADISON (WITI) -- A controversial item in the Governor's budget proposal may allow more out-of-state rent-to-own stores to come into Wisconsin.Tough transparency laws have kept most of these stores out of the state.
MADISON (WITI) -- A controversial item in the Governor's budget proposal may allow more out-of-state rent-to-own stores to come into Wisconsin.Tough transparency laws have kept most of these stores out of the state.
Gov. Walker calls for UW System tuition freeze
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Univ. of Wisconsin System accused of sitting on surplus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new government report shows the University of Wisconsin System has a positive balance of hundreds of millions of dollars.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new government report shows the University of Wisconsin System has a positive balance of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Gov. Walker attends opening of Harley-Davidson dealership in China
CHINA (WITI) -- On Tuesday, April 16th, Governor Scott Walker attended the opening ceremony of the Harley-Davidson dealership in Tianjin, China, as part of his trade mission to China taking place April 13-21.“I am glad to see Harley-Davidson is rapidly growing in China,” said Governor Walker. “This new dealership in Tianjin is a great opportunity for Harley-Davidson as more and more people are attracted to the leisure motorcycling lifestyle.
CHINA (WITI) -- On Tuesday, April 16th, Governor Scott Walker attended the opening ceremony of the Harley-Davidson dealership in Tianjin, China, as part of his trade mission to China taking place April 13-21.“I am glad to see Harley-Davidson is rapidly growing in China,” said Governor Walker. “This new dealership in Tianjin is a great opportunity for Harley-Davidson as more and more people are attracted to the leisure motorcycling lifestyle.
Gov. Walker issues statement on Boston bombings
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Walker proclaims April 15-19 Work Zone Awareness Week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and workers, Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of April 15 to 19 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.Governor Walker’s proclamation notes that “construction and maintenance of our streets, highways and utility infrastructure are critical to improving the state’s economic activity and employment by keeping the state open for business.”The proclamation also reminds drivers that “work zones often require narrowed lanes, lane shifts, temporary pavements, reduced speeds and night work” and advises that “driving through work zones requires motorists’ utmost attention.”Last year, there were nearly 1,700 work zone crashes in Wisconsin that caused six deaths and nearly 733 injuries, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“Driving through a work zone is challenging under the best circumstances, but your reaction time and margin for error are reduced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay attention to rapidly changing traffic situations.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and workers, Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of April 15 to 19 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.Governor Walker’s proclamation notes that “construction and maintenance of our streets, highways and utility infrastructure are critical to improving the state’s economic activity and employment by keeping the state open for business.”The proclamation also reminds drivers that “work zones often require narrowed lanes, lane shifts, temporary pavements, reduced speeds and night work” and advises that “driving through work zones requires motorists’ utmost attention.”Last year, there were nearly 1,700 work zone crashes in Wisconsin that caused six deaths and nearly 733 injuries, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“Driving through a work zone is challenging under the best circumstances, but your reaction time and margin for error are reduced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay attention to rapidly changing traffic situations.
Gov. Walker leading first overseas trade mission to China
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker talks manufacturing in Sturtevant
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Wisconsin Gov.
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Walker says he supports part-time County Board positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin Gov.
Barrett, others call for residency requirement removed from budget
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Some say Margaret Thatcher impacted Wisconsin politics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Margaret Thatcher, "The Iron Lady" of Great Britain died on Monday, April 8th at the age of 87.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Margaret Thatcher, "The Iron Lady" of Great Britain died on Monday, April 8th at the age of 87.
Gov. Walker appoints Lt. Patricia Ninmann as Dodge Co. Sheriff
DODGE COUNTY (WITI) -- Gov.
DODGE COUNTY (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker proclaims April as New Homes Month
MADISON (WITI) --Governor Scott Walker proclaimed April as New Homes Month to highlight the economic impact each new house has on construction related jobs and to recognize the importance a home can have to a family.“Every new house that is built provides a home to another family in Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said. “The construction tied to each new home supports at least three full-time, family supporting jobs.
MADISON (WITI) --Governor Scott Walker proclaimed April as New Homes Month to highlight the economic impact each new house has on construction related jobs and to recognize the importance a home can have to a family.“Every new house that is built provides a home to another family in Wisconsin,” Governor Walker said. “The construction tied to each new home supports at least three full-time, family supporting jobs.
Government, business leaders announce entrepreneurship venture
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Government and business leaders gathered on Thursday, March 28th to announce a new venture, called "Scale Up Milwaukee." It is an opportunity for Milwaukee to build an entrepreneurial culture that embraces risk taking, but with an opportunity to put in place what's needed for growth-oriented entrepreneurial businesses to thrive and create economic prosperity.This venture will embrace start-up companies and businesses that already exist by scaling them up."Hard work and innovation are what we've come to know and expect from these business owners, but hard work and innovation go a lot further when others are vested in start-up success," Randi Schochet said.Schochet is with American Express Open, which is contributing significantly to the venture, as well as the Greater Milwaukee Committee and partnerships from the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin."It sends yet another message that we're setting aside differences in the past.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Government and business leaders gathered on Thursday, March 28th to announce a new venture, called "Scale Up Milwaukee." It is an opportunity for Milwaukee to build an entrepreneurial culture that embraces risk taking, but with an opportunity to put in place what's needed for growth-oriented entrepreneurial businesses to thrive and create economic prosperity.This venture will embrace start-up companies and businesses that already exist by scaling them up."Hard work and innovation are what we've come to know and expect from these business owners, but hard work and innovation go a lot further when others are vested in start-up success," Randi Schochet said.Schochet is with American Express Open, which is contributing significantly to the venture, as well as the Greater Milwaukee Committee and partnerships from the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin."It sends yet another message that we're setting aside differences in the past.
Governor Scott Walker working on book project
(CNN) -- Republican Gov.
(CNN) -- Republican Gov.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie visits Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- New Jersey Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- New Jersey Gov.
Walker announces nearly $285,000 in Co. Forest Road Aids
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, March 12th that 24 Wisconsin counties will share $284,700 in state funds to help maintain and improve public roads in county forests.The 2013 fiscal year funds are distributed through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s County Forest Road Aids program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, March 12th that 24 Wisconsin counties will share $284,700 in state funds to help maintain and improve public roads in county forests.The 2013 fiscal year funds are distributed through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s County Forest Road Aids program.