Democrats call for state budget that puts families first, restores economic opportunity for all
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), Rep.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), Rep.
Governor Walker appoints Susan Opper as District Attorney for Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker appointed Susan Opper as the District Attorney for Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker appointed Susan Opper as the District Attorney for Waukesha County.
"Every day he's a little more of a candidate:" Gov. Walker touts Wisconsin accomplishments in DC
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- As the field of republican candidates gets smaller, Governor Scott Walker spoke in Washington on Friday, January 30th.
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- As the field of republican candidates gets smaller, Governor Scott Walker spoke in Washington on Friday, January 30th.
Not taking "no" for an answer: Tribal leaders join legislators in urging Walker to reconsider casino decision
MADISON (WITI) -- They're not going to take "no" for an answer.
MADISON (WITI) -- They're not going to take "no" for an answer.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald renewing call for passage of right-to-work bill
MADISON (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is renewing his call for passage of a right-to-work bill.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald issued a statement Thursday, January 29th saying debate of right-to-work needs to occur along with consideration of the state budget.
MADISON (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is renewing his call for passage of a right-to-work bill.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald issued a statement Thursday, January 29th saying debate of right-to-work needs to occur along with consideration of the state budget.
UW president orders cost-saving tactics ahead of budget cuts
MADISON(AP) — University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has ordered immediate cost-saving moves after Gov.
MADISON(AP) — University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has ordered immediate cost-saving moves after Gov.
"What's going to get cut?" UWM chancellor, student body president concerned over funding cuts for UW System
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker this week announced funding cuts for the UW System.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker this week announced funding cuts for the UW System.
"Continued support for workforce readiness programs:" Walker speaks at Apprenticeship Summit
RACINE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker delivered remarks Wednesday, January 28th to industry executives, workforce, and education experts and apprenticeship policy makers who gathered for the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Summit being held this week at The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread."For more than 100 years, Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship program has helped employers meet their need for well-trained workers," Governor Walker said. “Our 2015-17 State Budget proposal includes continued support for workforce readiness programs, like apprenticeship, because we believe in proven practices that help more people secure family-supporting jobs."The Wisconsin Apprenticeship Summit, facilitated by the National Governors Association (NGA), convenes program experts and leaders to evaluate and discuss current research, analyze different models of apprenticeship and develop a plan to advance the state's Registered Apprenticeship program as a national model."We are pleased state and national experts are collaborating and creating an action plan that will result in significant return on investment for apprenticeship," stated Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Newson. "These are the kinds of innovative approaches that will address the skills gap, help employers remain competitive and move our state's economy forward."Apprenticeship prepares individuals for skilled occupations by combining on-the-job learning under the supervision of experienced journey workers with related classroom instruction.
RACINE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker delivered remarks Wednesday, January 28th to industry executives, workforce, and education experts and apprenticeship policy makers who gathered for the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Summit being held this week at The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread."For more than 100 years, Wisconsin's Registered Apprenticeship program has helped employers meet their need for well-trained workers," Governor Walker said. “Our 2015-17 State Budget proposal includes continued support for workforce readiness programs, like apprenticeship, because we believe in proven practices that help more people secure family-supporting jobs."The Wisconsin Apprenticeship Summit, facilitated by the National Governors Association (NGA), convenes program experts and leaders to evaluate and discuss current research, analyze different models of apprenticeship and develop a plan to advance the state's Registered Apprenticeship program as a national model."We are pleased state and national experts are collaborating and creating an action plan that will result in significant return on investment for apprenticeship," stated Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Newson. "These are the kinds of innovative approaches that will address the skills gap, help employers remain competitive and move our state's economy forward."Apprenticeship prepares individuals for skilled occupations by combining on-the-job learning under the supervision of experienced journey workers with related classroom instruction.
Bipartisan plea: Lawmakers ask Gov. Walker to reconsider Kenosha casino
MADISON (WITI) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking Gov.
MADISON (WITI) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking Gov.
On possible presidential bid, Governor Walker says he finds gaps in 2016 GOP field encouraging
RACINE (WITI/AP) — Gov.
RACINE (WITI/AP) — Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker announces “Pay Their Way” plan for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, January 27th a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, January 27th a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Expert: Walker's Bucks arena proposal unique because money would come from small group of taxpayers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Will it seal the deal?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Will it seal the deal?
Gov. Walker proposes greater autonomy for University of Wisconsin System
MADISON (AP) — One of the University of Wisconsin System's toughest critics in the Legislature is blasting Gov.
MADISON (AP) — One of the University of Wisconsin System's toughest critics in the Legislature is blasting Gov.
Our American Revival: Gov. Scott Walker wades into the presidential campaign waters
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Business Journal: Governor Walker could propose "jock tax" to help pay for Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker is preparing to propose a "jock tax" to help pay for the Milwaukee Bucks arena project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker is preparing to propose a "jock tax" to help pay for the Milwaukee Bucks arena project.
Dropkick Murphys to Gov. Walker: Stop playing our song, "we literally hate you"
MADISON (AP) — The punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is asking Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is asking Wisconsin Gov.
School accountability legislation could change education for every student, teacher and parent in Wisconsin
MADISON (WITI) -- It was a big weekend for Governor Scott Walker, who spoke on stage with several 2016 presidential contenders in Iowa before heading to California for meetings with high-level donors.
MADISON (WITI) -- It was a big weekend for Governor Scott Walker, who spoke on stage with several 2016 presidential contenders in Iowa before heading to California for meetings with high-level donors.
Gov. Walker's "no" to Kenosha casino has supporters of Beloit casino hopeful it'll get federal approval
BELOIT (AP) — Now that Governor Scott Walker has decided on the Kenosha casino, supporters of a proposed Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit hope it will move through federal review more quickly.City management and Ho-Chunk officials had held intermittent talks for years after the tribe bought 32 acres of city land in 2008 with negotiations intensifying in 2012, resulting in a preliminary deal.Beloit city manager Larry Arft tells The Janesville Gazette (http://bit.ly/18bLRIr) officials were told the Beloit application was hung up at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for months partly due to the Kenosha proposal.Walker on Friday, January 23rd denied the Menominee Nation's request for permission to build an off-reservation casino in Kenosha, saying it could leave the state owing a rival tribe millions of dollars.The Ho-Chunk Nation opposed the Kenosha project.
BELOIT (AP) — Now that Governor Scott Walker has decided on the Kenosha casino, supporters of a proposed Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit hope it will move through federal review more quickly.City management and Ho-Chunk officials had held intermittent talks for years after the tribe bought 32 acres of city land in 2008 with negotiations intensifying in 2012, resulting in a preliminary deal.Beloit city manager Larry Arft tells The Janesville Gazette (http://bit.ly/18bLRIr) officials were told the Beloit application was hung up at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for months partly due to the Kenosha proposal.Walker on Friday, January 23rd denied the Menominee Nation's request for permission to build an off-reservation casino in Kenosha, saying it could leave the state owing a rival tribe millions of dollars.The Ho-Chunk Nation opposed the Kenosha project.
Governor Walker talks "big and bold" politics at Iowa Freedom Summit
DES MOINES, IA (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker hasn't officially declared himself as a 2016 presidential contender yet, but his speech in Des Moinse certainly highlighted his reforms here in Wisconsin while contrasting them with the way he says Washington operates.Governor Walker walked onstage to warm applause in Des Moines on Saturday, January 24th at the Iowa Freedom Summit.
DES MOINES, IA (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker hasn't officially declared himself as a 2016 presidential contender yet, but his speech in Des Moinse certainly highlighted his reforms here in Wisconsin while contrasting them with the way he says Washington operates.Governor Walker walked onstage to warm applause in Des Moines on Saturday, January 24th at the Iowa Freedom Summit.
"It would have been fabulous:" Decision to reject Kenosha casino is the talk of the town
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Those who live and work in the Kenosha area are certainly voicing their opinions on the governor's decision to rule against the proposed Kenosha casino project.It's clearly Friday night at one of Kenosha's hot spots.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Those who live and work in the Kenosha area are certainly voicing their opinions on the governor's decision to rule against the proposed Kenosha casino project.It's clearly Friday night at one of Kenosha's hot spots.