Gov. Walker among group that met with Pres. Trump on Obamacare: "We're gonna fix the problems"

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Governor Scott Walker was among a group of governors visiting the White House on Monday, February 27th to meet with President Donald Trump.The focus of the meeting was the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act.After the meeting, Governor Walker didn't offer up any details.

Wisconsin Revenue Department touts anti-fraud efforts

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Revenue says it has stopped $255 million in potentially fraudulent tax refunds and credits the past six years.The department announced the totals on Monday as the April 18 tax filing deadline approaches.It recommends that tax filers allow two to three weeks for their returns to be processed.

'We don't want to fight here:' Wisconsin veterans warn prevailing wage law repeal will cost jobs

MADISON — Wisconsin military veterans is warning lawmakers that repealing the state's prevailing wage law would cost many veterans who work in construction their jobs.The Wisconsin American Legion, citing a study by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute, said 2,000 Wisconsin veterans could lose construction jobs if lawmakers do away with the law, which sets a minimum salary for construction workers on public projects.

Recount restrictions: GOP lawmakers say candidates who finish more than 1% behind shouldn't get one

MADISON -- Three Republican state lawmakers intend to restrict election recounts in Wisconsin to only the closest races, effectively boxing out unexpected requests like the one from Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein in late 2016.The legislation would bar candidates who finish more than 1 percent behind the winner from requesting a recount.

Corrections Department unable to cancel $36,800 order

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections was unable to cancel a nearly $37,000 order for new furniture placed by the Wisconsin Parole Commission just days before the agency was targeted for elimination.Corrections spokesman Tristan Cook tells The Associated Press on Friday that when the furniture is received, the department will sell it to an unnamed customer.

Corrections to cancel, or reduce $39,000 furniture order

MADISON — A Wisconsin Department of Corrections spokesman said they're going to cancel or at least try to reduce the size of a $39,000 furniture order the Parole Commission completed a day before Gov.

8 Republican lawmakers mum on gas tax hike to address gap in transportation funding

MADISON — Eight state Assembly Republicans have declined to say whether they would support a gas tax increase to address a gap in transportation funding.Speaker Robin Vos of Racine has floated the possibility, but Gov.