Challenging the law: As Right-to-Work heads to court, Governor Walker says he's confident it will be upheld
MADISON (WITI) -- Another controversial Wisconsin law is headed to court.
MADISON (WITI) -- Another controversial Wisconsin law is headed to court.
Moving forward: Business Journal reports owners of former Dairyland Greyhound Park looking for buyer
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The owners of the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha are putting the property back on the market, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- The owners of the former Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha are putting the property back on the market, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.
Six officer-involved shootings this year; three fatal: Does the DOJ have enough funding to investigate them?
MADISON (WITI) -- A bill passed in April 2014 requires an outside agency investigate officer-involved or in-custody deaths.
MADISON (WITI) -- A bill passed in April 2014 requires an outside agency investigate officer-involved or in-custody deaths.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO, two other unions file lawsuit over Wisconsin's new Right-to-Work law
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin AFL-CIO and two local unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to at least temporarily stop implementation of Wisconsin's new right-to-work law.The lawsuit arguing that the law is unconstitutional was filed Tuesday, March 10th in Dane County Circuit Court comes one day after Republican Governor Scott Walker signed it into law.Walker spokeswoman Laurel Patrick and Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel both say they are confident the state law will be upheld, just as federal courts have ruled in favor of similar laws in Michigan and Indiana.The lawsuit is seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the law from being enforced.
MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin AFL-CIO and two local unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to at least temporarily stop implementation of Wisconsin's new right-to-work law.The lawsuit arguing that the law is unconstitutional was filed Tuesday, March 10th in Dane County Circuit Court comes one day after Republican Governor Scott Walker signed it into law.Walker spokeswoman Laurel Patrick and Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel both say they are confident the state law will be upheld, just as federal courts have ruled in favor of similar laws in Michigan and Indiana.The lawsuit is seeking a temporary injunction to prevent the law from being enforced.
Governor Scott Walker fires back following President Obama's criticism of "Right-to-Work" law
MADISON (AP) — Governor Scott Walker says President Barack Obama should look to his state as an example of how to improve the economy, rather than criticize his signing of a Right-to-Work bill into law.Obama issued a statement Monday night, March 9th after Walker signed the bill, saying Right-to-Work "will weaken, rather than strengthen workers." Obama says Walker, a likely 2016 Republican presidential candidate, should do more to help working-class Americans "by taking meaningful action to raise their wages and offer them ...
MADISON (AP) — Governor Scott Walker says President Barack Obama should look to his state as an example of how to improve the economy, rather than criticize his signing of a Right-to-Work bill into law.Obama issued a statement Monday night, March 9th after Walker signed the bill, saying Right-to-Work "will weaken, rather than strengthen workers." Obama says Walker, a likely 2016 Republican presidential candidate, should do more to help working-class Americans "by taking meaningful action to raise their wages and offer them ...
With Governor Scott Walker's signature, Wisconsin becomes 25th Right-to-Work state
BROWN DEER (WITI/AP) — Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 9th signed a Right-to-Work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
BROWN DEER (WITI/AP) — Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 9th signed a Right-to-Work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Gov. Walker to sign Right-to-Work bill at Badger Meter in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER (AP) — Governor Scott Walker plans to sign the right-to-work bill on Monday, March 9th at a Milwaukee-area company whose leader spoke out in favor of the measure this week.Walker announced Friday that he will sign the bill at Badger Meter in Brown Deer.Badger Meter's CEO and Chairman Rich Meeusen this week said passing the bill will lead to between 30 and 50 new jobs at his factory.
BROWN DEER (AP) — Governor Scott Walker plans to sign the right-to-work bill on Monday, March 9th at a Milwaukee-area company whose leader spoke out in favor of the measure this week.Walker announced Friday that he will sign the bill at Badger Meter in Brown Deer.Badger Meter's CEO and Chairman Rich Meeusen this week said passing the bill will lead to between 30 and 50 new jobs at his factory.
Gov. Walker expects by Monday, Wisconsin will become the 25th state to adopt Right-to-Work law
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Assembly is gearing up for 24 hours of debate on Right-to-Work legislation.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Assembly is gearing up for 24 hours of debate on Right-to-Work legislation.
Veteran pollster says Scott Walker 'just what doctor ordered' in run for presidency
MADISON (AP) — A veteran Republican pollster says Gov.
MADISON (AP) — A veteran Republican pollster says Gov.
State Transportation Secretary defends road bonding in governor's budget
MADISON (AP) — State Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb is defending Gov.
MADISON (AP) — State Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb is defending Gov.
Governor Scott Walker says he will sign bill banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.
Governor Scott Walker throws support to bill dropping handgun wait period
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin is requesting that Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin is requesting that Gov.
Political backlash ensues after Gov. Walker compares protesters to ISIS terrorists
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Reaction continues to come after Governor Scott Walker makes comments that some believe compared Wisconsin protesters to ISIS.The governor made the comments Thursday, February 26th, at the CPAC conference in Washington.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Reaction continues to come after Governor Scott Walker makes comments that some believe compared Wisconsin protesters to ISIS.The governor made the comments Thursday, February 26th, at the CPAC conference in Washington.
Governor Walker says UW requested deletion of sexual assault report
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Governor Walker says "timing was just right" for Right-to-Work bill
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday night, February 25th voted 17-15 to pass "Right-to-Work" legislation, and the bill now heads to the Assembly Labor Committee.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday night, February 25th voted 17-15 to pass "Right-to-Work" legislation, and the bill now heads to the Assembly Labor Committee.
"To develop key relationships:" Business leaders invited to join Gov. Walker in Western Europe trade mission
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin businesses interested in expanding their exporting efforts in Western Europe are invited to join Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for a trade mission to Germany, France and Spain in April.“This trade mission provides an outstanding opportunity for companies to conduct in-person business meetings with potential business partners and to develop key relationships that can lead to additional overseas sales,” Governor Walker said. “Last year, Wisconsin companies exported a record number of products overseas as more businesses recognized the importance of being part of the global economy.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin businesses interested in expanding their exporting efforts in Western Europe are invited to join Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for a trade mission to Germany, France and Spain in April.“This trade mission provides an outstanding opportunity for companies to conduct in-person business meetings with potential business partners and to develop key relationships that can lead to additional overseas sales,” Governor Walker said. “Last year, Wisconsin companies exported a record number of products overseas as more businesses recognized the importance of being part of the global economy.
LATEST: In 17-15 vote, full Senate passes "Right-to-Work" legislation
MADISON (WITI) — In a 17-15 vote, the full Senate PASSED Right-to-Work legislation Wednesday night, February 25th.
MADISON (WITI) — In a 17-15 vote, the full Senate PASSED Right-to-Work legislation Wednesday night, February 25th.
Governor Walker was a visible presence during debate over Act 10, so where has he been this week?
MADISON (WITI) -- The Senate on Wednesday, February 25th voted to pass so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation in Madison -- legislation Governor Scott Walker has said he would sign if it made its way to his desk.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Senate on Wednesday, February 25th voted to pass so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation in Madison -- legislation Governor Scott Walker has said he would sign if it made its way to his desk.
A step forward: Committee votes to send "Right-to-Work" legislation to full Senate for debate
MADISON (WITI/AP) — Republicans abruptly ended a hearing on so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation on Tuesday evening, February 24th -- but not before lawmakers voted to send the bill to the full Senate for debate on Wednesday.
MADISON (WITI/AP) — Republicans abruptly ended a hearing on so-called "Right-to-Work" legislation on Tuesday evening, February 24th -- but not before lawmakers voted to send the bill to the full Senate for debate on Wednesday.