Wisconsin Club for Growth Director asks "John Doe" D.A. John Chisholm to investigate himself
MADISON (AP) — The director of a conservative group wants a prosecutor investigating whether right-leaning organizations illegally coordinated with Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The director of a conservative group wants a prosecutor investigating whether right-leaning organizations illegally coordinated with Gov.
Political "star power" and the campaign for governor: Michelle Obama, Chris Christie in WI Monday
MILWAUKEE/HUDSON (WITI) -- Voters take to the polls in the November general election in a little over a month -- and on Monday, September 29th, both candidates for governor will welcome a "political celebrity" to the Badger State as the campaign enters its final push ahead of November 4th.
MILWAUKEE/HUDSON (WITI) -- Voters take to the polls in the November general election in a little over a month -- and on Monday, September 29th, both candidates for governor will welcome a "political celebrity" to the Badger State as the campaign enters its final push ahead of November 4th.
Mary Burke on the defense of "copycat campaign"
COLUMBUS (WITI) -- New accusations of copied text in her governing plans have Democrat candidate for governor Mary Burke on the defensive.One of the top Republicans in the country is suggesting that Burke should bow out of the race.For a full week, the candidates for governor have been fighting over writing.
COLUMBUS (WITI) -- New accusations of copied text in her governing plans have Democrat candidate for governor Mary Burke on the defensive.One of the top Republicans in the country is suggesting that Burke should bow out of the race.For a full week, the candidates for governor have been fighting over writing.
Federal court lifts injunction in second Governor Walker "John Doe" investigation
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's ruling halting an investigation into Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and more than two dozen conservative groups for alleged illegal campaign activity.The ruling Wednesday, September 24th by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is a defeat for Walker and conservatives who argued they have done nothing wrong and the investigation is a partisan witch hunt.Wisconsin Club for Growth and its director, Eric O'Keefe, sued in February to halt the investigation, arguing that it was a violation of their free speech rights.A federal judge in May sided with the group, but the appeals court reversed that ruling saying the fight belongs in state courts.The investigation remains effectively blocked, however, because of a state judge's ruling in January.Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm issued this statement on the ruling:"The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed today that the federal lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Club for Growth should never have been filed.
MADISON (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court's ruling halting an investigation into Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and more than two dozen conservative groups for alleged illegal campaign activity.The ruling Wednesday, September 24th by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is a defeat for Walker and conservatives who argued they have done nothing wrong and the investigation is a partisan witch hunt.Wisconsin Club for Growth and its director, Eric O'Keefe, sued in February to halt the investigation, arguing that it was a violation of their free speech rights.A federal judge in May sided with the group, but the appeals court reversed that ruling saying the fight belongs in state courts.The investigation remains effectively blocked, however, because of a state judge's ruling in January.Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm issued this statement on the ruling:"The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed today that the federal lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Club for Growth should never have been filed.
Busy day in the campaign for governor of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a busy day in the campaign for governor with several story lines colliding in Milwaukee -- along with the candidates.Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a busy day in the campaign for governor with several story lines colliding in Milwaukee -- along with the candidates.Gov.
Bringing in the "political celebrities:" Can Chris Christie and Michelle Obama motivate voters?
MILWAUKEE/HUDSON (WITI) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is headed for Wisconsin to campaign for Governor Scott Walker, and first lady Michelle Obama is headed to the Badger State to campaign for Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke.
MILWAUKEE/HUDSON (WITI) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is headed for Wisconsin to campaign for Governor Scott Walker, and first lady Michelle Obama is headed to the Badger State to campaign for Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke.
Whose line is it anyway? New accusations accuse Mary Burke of using the words of others as her own
MADISON (WITI) -- Whose line is it anyway?
MADISON (WITI) -- Whose line is it anyway?
Top teachers union says beating Gov. Walker a priority
GREEN BAY (AP) — The head of the national teachers' union says beating Gov.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The head of the national teachers' union says beating Gov.
Walker speaks out on accusations of plagiarism in Mary Burke's jobs plan
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Accused of copying and pasting her jobs plan, Governor Scott Walker is blasting his challenger Mary Burke.According to Buzzfeed news, sections of Burke's jobs plan are copied word-for-word from three others Democratic politicians plans.The Democratic hopeful says the plan is her own.She says a consultant hired to work on the plan, also worked on the others.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Accused of copying and pasting her jobs plan, Governor Scott Walker is blasting his challenger Mary Burke.According to Buzzfeed news, sections of Burke's jobs plan are copied word-for-word from three others Democratic politicians plans.The Democratic hopeful says the plan is her own.She says a consultant hired to work on the plan, also worked on the others.
Appealing her case: Walker's former chief of staff, Kelly Rindfleisch wants conviction overturned
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- She was one of the top aides to now-Governor Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee's County Executive.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- She was one of the top aides to now-Governor Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee's County Executive.
WANTED: Artist/art teacher to plan the decor for Wisconsin's 2014 National Christmas Tree in D.C.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has started accepting applications for artists to plan the décor for Wisconsin’s 2014 National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. Each year, a professional artist is selected to work with a youth arts class/program to create ornaments, which will be displayed on Wisconsin’s National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C.“This year, we’re inviting artists and youth groups to submit applications and designs promoting our great state,” Governor Walker said. “I’m excited to see great representations of Wisconsin again on our National Christmas Tree.”Once selected, the artist or art teacher, and class or youth group, will work with the National Park Foundation on the design process.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has started accepting applications for artists to plan the décor for Wisconsin’s 2014 National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. Each year, a professional artist is selected to work with a youth arts class/program to create ornaments, which will be displayed on Wisconsin’s National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C.“This year, we’re inviting artists and youth groups to submit applications and designs promoting our great state,” Governor Walker said. “I’m excited to see great representations of Wisconsin again on our National Christmas Tree.”Once selected, the artist or art teacher, and class or youth group, will work with the National Park Foundation on the design process.
Gov. Walker, Burke deadlocked in latest Marquette University Law School poll
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
AP review: Wisconsin is one of four states to cut food stamps
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin is one of only four states nationwide that is enacting cuts to the food stamp program.An Associated Press review finds that as of now, the cuts will only affect Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire.The decision in Wisconsin to enact the cuts comes as Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin is one of only four states nationwide that is enacting cuts to the food stamp program.An Associated Press review finds that as of now, the cuts will only affect Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire.The decision in Wisconsin to enact the cuts comes as Republican Gov.
Mary Burke headed to Washington to speak at DNC event
MADISON (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke is headed to Washington, D.C., to speak at a Democratic National Committee event alongside Michelle Obama.Burke is scheduled to speak Thursday at the DNC's Women's Leadership Forum.
MADISON (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke is headed to Washington, D.C., to speak at a Democratic National Committee event alongside Michelle Obama.Burke is scheduled to speak Thursday at the DNC's Women's Leadership Forum.
Gov. Chris Christie to campaign for Gov. Walker in Wisconsin
MADISON (AP) — New Jersey Gov.
MADISON (AP) — New Jersey Gov.
Voter ID: Absentee ballot recipients will need to show identification
MADISON (WITI) — Wisconsin voters who requested absentee ballots will have to present copies of their photo identification to have those ballots counted.
MADISON (WITI) — Wisconsin voters who requested absentee ballots will have to present copies of their photo identification to have those ballots counted.
Wisconsin needs $760 million more for Medicaid
MADISON (AP) — The state Department of Health Services says it needs $760 million more over the next two-year state budget to pay for current services in the Medicaid program.The new estimate was included in the agency's budget request submitted to Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The state Department of Health Services says it needs $760 million more over the next two-year state budget to pay for current services in the Medicaid program.The new estimate was included in the agency's budget request submitted to Gov.
Department of Justice requests more than $700K to investigate officer-involved deaths
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Justice is asking Governor Scott Walker for an additional $738,600 to cover investigating local officer-involved deaths.The agency submitted its 2015-17 budget request to Walker on Monday, September 15th.Wisconsin legislators passed a law earlier this year that requires police departments to let outside agencies run probes into officer-involved deaths.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Justice is asking Governor Scott Walker for an additional $738,600 to cover investigating local officer-involved deaths.The agency submitted its 2015-17 budget request to Walker on Monday, September 15th.Wisconsin legislators passed a law earlier this year that requires police departments to let outside agencies run probes into officer-involved deaths.
Gov. Walker promises more tax cuts in second term
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Wisconsin ID law may impact November election
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Wisconsin's ID law back in play, many are now wondering about its impact on the November election.Governor Scott Walker says the state's voter ID requirement is a major victory for Wisconsinites."It is easy to vote now in this state, but hard to cheat!" said Walker.It's been a long and winding path for voter ID.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Wisconsin's ID law back in play, many are now wondering about its impact on the November election.Governor Scott Walker says the state's voter ID requirement is a major victory for Wisconsinites."It is easy to vote now in this state, but hard to cheat!" said Walker.It's been a long and winding path for voter ID.