Senate GOP budget advances Milwaukee-area freeway projects with $712 million in bonding, but may lack support

Senate GOP budget advances Milwaukee-area freeway projects with $712 million in bonding, but may lack support

MADISON — Wisconsin Senate Republicans took the unusual step Tuesday, July 18th of releasing their own state budget in an effort to end a weeks-long impasse, but admitted they may not have the votes to pass it in their chamber."I'm not going to make that prediction that I have the votes right now," Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters at a state Capitol news conference.The Senate GOP plan includes $712 million in borrowing for road construction, enough to move three Milwaukee-area freeway projects forward.

MADISON — Wisconsin Senate Republicans took the unusual step Tuesday, July 18th of releasing their own state budget in an effort to end a weeks-long impasse, but admitted they may not have the votes to pass it in their chamber."I'm not going to make that prediction that I have the votes right now," Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters at a state Capitol news conference.The Senate GOP plan includes $712 million in borrowing for road construction, enough to move three Milwaukee-area freeway projects forward.

On Day 17 of budget impasse, Gov. Walker says "I'm confident it'll be (done) this summer"

On Day 17 of budget impasse, Gov. Walker says "I'm confident it'll be (done) this summer"

MADISON -- Wisconsin is one of three U.S. states that don't have a budget, and the impasse may worsen Tuesday when Senate Republicans unveil their own spending plan independent from their Assembly counterparts.

MADISON -- Wisconsin is one of three U.S. states that don't have a budget, and the impasse may worsen Tuesday when Senate Republicans unveil their own spending plan independent from their Assembly counterparts.

Dose of Reality: Gov. Walker to sign 7 HOPE Agenda bills into law in fight against opioid abuse

Dose of Reality: Gov. Walker to sign 7 HOPE Agenda bills into law in fight against opioid abuse

DE PERE/SCHOFIELD -- Governor Scott Walker will stop in De Pere and Schofield Monday, July 17th -- where he'll sign seven HOPE Agenda bills into law.HOPE is an acronym for heroin and opiate prevention and education.The legislation is aimed at combating the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.First, Governor Walker will stop at the Medical College of Wisconsin in De Pere, where he'll sign four of the bills.Then, he'll make his way over to DC Everest Senior High School in Schofield to sign the remaining three.Below is information on each of the seven bills:Assembly Bill 445: Requires individuals to show proper identification when picking up schedule II or III narcotic/opiate prescription medication in order to address prescription fraud and diversion.Assembly Bill 446: Provides all levels of EMTs, first responders, police and fire the ability to be trained to administer Naloxone Narcan, a drug used to counter the effects of opiate overdose, such as a heroin overdose.

DE PERE/SCHOFIELD -- Governor Scott Walker will stop in De Pere and Schofield Monday, July 17th -- where he'll sign seven HOPE Agenda bills into law.HOPE is an acronym for heroin and opiate prevention and education.The legislation is aimed at combating the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin.First, Governor Walker will stop at the Medical College of Wisconsin in De Pere, where he'll sign four of the bills.Then, he'll make his way over to DC Everest Senior High School in Schofield to sign the remaining three.Below is information on each of the seven bills:Assembly Bill 445: Requires individuals to show proper identification when picking up schedule II or III narcotic/opiate prescription medication in order to address prescription fraud and diversion.Assembly Bill 446: Provides all levels of EMTs, first responders, police and fire the ability to be trained to administer Naloxone Narcan, a drug used to counter the effects of opiate overdose, such as a heroin overdose.

Gov. Walker says he's not stepping into the issue after Trump administration requests voter information

Gov. Walker says he's not stepping into the issue after Trump administration requests voter information

WAUWATOSA -- More than 40 states are refusing the Trump administration's requests for voter information.Election officials in Wisconsin say they'll give up certain information, but only if the federal Election Integrity Commission pays for it, like anyone.On Tuesday, July 4th, Governor Scott Walker said he's not stepping into this issue." The bottom line is the commission is independent from me, so it's one of those where they're following the guidelines and the rules.

WAUWATOSA -- More than 40 states are refusing the Trump administration's requests for voter information.Election officials in Wisconsin say they'll give up certain information, but only if the federal Election Integrity Commission pays for it, like anyone.On Tuesday, July 4th, Governor Scott Walker said he's not stepping into this issue." The bottom line is the commission is independent from me, so it's one of those where they're following the guidelines and the rules.

Re-election battles ahead: Wisconsin voters split on both Walker, Baldwin

Re-election battles ahead: Wisconsin voters split on both Walker, Baldwin

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are evenly split in their opinions of three Badger State politicians who face re-election next year: Gov.

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are evenly split in their opinions of three Badger State politicians who face re-election next year: Gov.

Assembly Speaker Vos says truck fee could bridge budget deal

Assembly Speaker Vos says truck fee could bridge budget deal

MADISON — Assembly Republicans are supportive of a new fee on heavy trucks to help pay for roads and appear to be aligned with Gov.

MADISON — Assembly Republicans are supportive of a new fee on heavy trucks to help pay for roads and appear to be aligned with Gov.