GAB wants recall elections to be held May 15, June 12
MADISON (AP) -- The head of the Wisconsin state elections board recommended Friday that any recall elections against Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- The head of the Wisconsin state elections board recommended Friday that any recall elections against Gov.
Wisconsin's unemployment rates drops to 6.9%
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin labor officials say the state added 12,500 jobs in January.Data the Department of Workforce Development released Thursday shows the state added 15,700 jobs but lost 3,200 government jobs.The state's unemployment rate fell slightly, from 7 percent in December to 6.9 percent in January.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin labor officials say the state added 12,500 jobs in January.Data the Department of Workforce Development released Thursday shows the state added 15,700 jobs but lost 3,200 government jobs.The state's unemployment rate fell slightly, from 7 percent in December to 6.9 percent in January.
Walker has harsh words for senators who rejected mining bill
MEQUON -- The mining bill is buried, and the blame game has begun.
MEQUON -- The mining bill is buried, and the blame game has begun.
Two lawmakers introduce collective bargaining restoration act
MADISON -- Sunday, March 11th marks the first anniversary of the day Governor Scott Walker signed the budget repair bill into law.
MADISON -- Sunday, March 11th marks the first anniversary of the day Governor Scott Walker signed the budget repair bill into law.
Assembly set to pass bill limiting voucher expansion
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Assembly plans to pass a bill Tuesday that would curtail further expansion of Wisconsin's school voucher program, fulfilling a promise made last year to close a loophole in the state budget.The bill has previously cleared the Senate and is supported by Gov.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Assembly plans to pass a bill Tuesday that would curtail further expansion of Wisconsin's school voucher program, fulfilling a promise made last year to close a loophole in the state budget.The bill has previously cleared the Senate and is supported by Gov.
GAB meeting to discuss voter ID ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's board of elections says it will meet soon to discuss whether to appeal a judge's ruling to stop the state's new voter identification law.The Government Accountability Board will discuss the ruling at a meeting Monday.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin's board of elections says it will meet soon to discuss whether to appeal a judge's ruling to stop the state's new voter identification law.The Government Accountability Board will discuss the ruling at a meeting Monday.
Walker talks jobs, economy at Rotary Club Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spoke to members of the Rotary Club in Milwaukee Tuesday - talking jobs and the economy.While Walker's focus in his speech Tuesday was on getting more people working in the state, he also focused on putting military veterans to work.Monday, Walker signed legislation that will help veterans become professionally licensed."Where they've gotten skills that are the equivalent of what it would take to be a licensed professional in the state of Wisconsin in that profession.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spoke to members of the Rotary Club in Milwaukee Tuesday - talking jobs and the economy.While Walker's focus in his speech Tuesday was on getting more people working in the state, he also focused on putting military veterans to work.Monday, Walker signed legislation that will help veterans become professionally licensed."Where they've gotten skills that are the equivalent of what it would take to be a licensed professional in the state of Wisconsin in that profession.
Investigator Ira Robins plans to run against Lt. Gov. Kleefisch
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A 70-year-old private investigator from Milwaukee says he plans to run as a Democrat against Lt.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A 70-year-old private investigator from Milwaukee says he plans to run as a Democrat against Lt.
Voter ID lawsuit from League of Women Voters can proceed
MADISON (AP) -- A Dane County judge has ruled the League of Women Voters' lawsuit challenging the state voter identification law can proceed and that Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- A Dane County judge has ruled the League of Women Voters' lawsuit challenging the state voter identification law can proceed and that Gov.
Could recall election be rematch of Walker, Barrett?
MILWAUKEE -- Could we be getting closer to a recall election that features Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker taking on his 2010 opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett?So far, we know there are three official candidates: former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, State Senator Kathy Vinehout and Secretary of State Doug LaFollette.
MILWAUKEE -- Could we be getting closer to a recall election that features Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker taking on his 2010 opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett?So far, we know there are three official candidates: former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, State Senator Kathy Vinehout and Secretary of State Doug LaFollette.
Racine Metal-Fab adding new jobs, investing in Sturtevant
STURTEVANT -- Racine Metal-Fab plans to invest more than $8.5 million to build and equipment a new facility in Sturtevant.
STURTEVANT -- Racine Metal-Fab plans to invest more than $8.5 million to build and equipment a new facility in Sturtevant.
Gov. Walker signs law to ease burden on veterans
BROOKFIELD – Gov.
BROOKFIELD – Gov.
Polls show Wisconsin is split over recall election and Walker
BROOKFIELD – Gov.
BROOKFIELD – Gov.
Gov. Walker says focus is on job creation, not "campaign issues"
MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker visited P&H Mining Tuesday, a Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer, to bring attention to a mining bill stalled in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
MILWAUKEE – Governor Scott Walker visited P&H Mining Tuesday, a Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer, to bring attention to a mining bill stalled in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Gov. Walker will not file any recall challenges
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Monday is deadline for Walker to challenge recall petitions
MADISON -- The deadline is Monday, February 27th for Governor Scott Walker's campaign to turn in challenges to the recall petitions.
MADISON -- The deadline is Monday, February 27th for Governor Scott Walker's campaign to turn in challenges to the recall petitions.
Timothy Russell pleads not guilty to embezzlement charges
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A former aide to Gov.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A former aide to Gov.
Former Walker aides appear in court, separately
WAUKESHA -- Two men caught up in the on-going John Doe investigation appeared in court Friday -- at separate times.Timothy Russell is charged with stealing more than $20,000 meant for veterans.
WAUKESHA -- Two men caught up in the on-going John Doe investigation appeared in court Friday -- at separate times.Timothy Russell is charged with stealing more than $20,000 meant for veterans.
Wisconsin vs. Illinois rivalry extends to politics
ILLINOIS -- Wisconsin and Illinois form the heart of the heartland, but there is no love lost along the 200 mile border that separates the states.
ILLINOIS -- Wisconsin and Illinois form the heart of the heartland, but there is no love lost along the 200 mile border that separates the states.
State's largest healthcare union endorses Falk for governor
MILWAUKEE -- Democrat Kathleen Falk has announced she will run against Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrat Kathleen Falk has announced she will run against Republican Gov.