Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announces bid for re-election in 2016
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told potential contributors Tuesday that he's running for a fourth term, officially entering a crowded race that features two city aldermen who are deeply critical of Barrett's policies.Barrett, who was first elected as mayor in 2004 and has since run two failed bids for governor, told his supporters that the economic recession and Republicans in state government for stacking the deck against Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told potential contributors Tuesday that he's running for a fourth term, officially entering a crowded race that features two city aldermen who are deeply critical of Barrett's policies.Barrett, who was first elected as mayor in 2004 and has since run two failed bids for governor, told his supporters that the economic recession and Republicans in state government for stacking the deck against Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Rep.
"Any person can be involved:" Group gathers in Milwaukee to brainstorm ways to help Syrian refugees
MILWAUKEE -- A grassroots effort is underway to hatch a plan to help Syrian refugees -- and maybe even bring some to Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A grassroots effort is underway to hatch a plan to help Syrian refugees -- and maybe even bring some to Milwaukee.
MADISON — Gov.
Ex-senator's book: Gov. Walker 'threw out the wisdom' of predecessors
JANESVILLE -- Tim Cullen, the last Senate Democrat to leave the state Capitol during the 2011 collective bargaining fight and the most willing to strike a deal to end the impasse -- criticizes his fellow lawmakers and Gov.
JANESVILLE -- Tim Cullen, the last Senate Democrat to leave the state Capitol during the 2011 collective bargaining fight and the most willing to strike a deal to end the impasse -- criticizes his fellow lawmakers and Gov.
BEAVER DAM -- Gov.
"Looking for a buck" in Vilas County, but Gov. Walker fails to bag deer
MADISON — It looks like Gov.
MADISON — It looks like Gov.
Republicans propose term limits for Wisconsin lawmakers
MADISON — Wisconsin state lawmakers and the governor would be term limited under a long shot proposal being circulated by Republicans in the Legislature.The constitutional amendment is sponsored by Rep.
MADISON — Wisconsin state lawmakers and the governor would be term limited under a long shot proposal being circulated by Republicans in the Legislature.The constitutional amendment is sponsored by Rep.
Newly commissioned, USS Milwaukee departs city for its home port of San Diego
MILWAUKEE -- After a weekend commissioning, the USS Milwaukee left the Port of Milwaukee on Monday morning, November 23rd.The USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was built in Marinette.
MILWAUKEE -- After a weekend commissioning, the USS Milwaukee left the Port of Milwaukee on Monday morning, November 23rd.The USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was built in Marinette.
MADISON -- Gov.
Former U.S. Ambassador visits Marquette, offers unique perspective on Syria, ISIS
MILWAUKEE -- With the tough talk turning to military action in Syria, one man who knows the country better than most in the U.S. shares his perspective on the Middle East.
MILWAUKEE -- With the tough talk turning to military action in Syria, one man who knows the country better than most in the U.S. shares his perspective on the Middle East.
"They have lost everything:" Woman who oversees agency that helps refugees says they pose no danger
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker says he's telling state agencies: Do not provide benefits or services to any new Syrian refugees should they be placed in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker says he's telling state agencies: Do not provide benefits or services to any new Syrian refugees should they be placed in Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker issues letter to John Kerry indicating WI won't cooperate with Syrian refugee resettlement
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell expressing deep concerns regarding the federal refugee resettlement program’s security procedures for Syrian refugees -- and notifying them that Wisconsin will not participate in efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in Wisconsin.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell expressing deep concerns regarding the federal refugee resettlement program’s security procedures for Syrian refugees -- and notifying them that Wisconsin will not participate in efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker says WI won't accept new Syrian refugees; lawyer says: "No governor can say 'no'"
MILWAUKEE -- There is a growing backlash against Syrian refugees after initial reports that one of the suspects in the Paris terror attacks Friday, November 13th had posed as a refugee to get into Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a growing backlash against Syrian refugees after initial reports that one of the suspects in the Paris terror attacks Friday, November 13th had posed as a refugee to get into Europe.
Assembly sends campaign finance overhaul bill to Governor Walker
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill doubling campaign contribution limits and allowing candidates to coordinate with shadowy special interest groups without debate.Democrats had previously recused themselves from voting on the bill, and because of that they were not permitted to offer amendments or debate the measure Monday.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill doubling campaign contribution limits and allowing candidates to coordinate with shadowy special interest groups without debate.Democrats had previously recused themselves from voting on the bill, and because of that they were not permitted to offer amendments or debate the measure Monday.
Gov. Walker says Wisconsin will not accept new Syrian refugees
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill eliminating elections board
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill dissolving Wisconsin's unique nonpartisan board overseeing elections, campaign finance and ethics laws.The proposal now heads to Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill dissolving Wisconsin's unique nonpartisan board overseeing elections, campaign finance and ethics laws.The proposal now heads to Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Assembly set to approve self-insurance oversight bill
MADISON — The Legislature's budget-writing committee would have to approve any contract moving Wisconsin public workers into a self-insurance model under a bill up for approval in the state Assembly.The measure being debated Monday comes as Gov.
MADISON — The Legislature's budget-writing committee would have to approve any contract moving Wisconsin public workers into a self-insurance model under a bill up for approval in the state Assembly.The measure being debated Monday comes as Gov.
Job cuts are coming for the Wisconsin Army National Guard, but what's behind the move?
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Army National Guard is announcing plans to inactivate three units in 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Army National Guard is announcing plans to inactivate three units in 2017.