Federal appeals court orders Wisconsin's voter ID law to be reinstated
CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE (AP/WITI) — A federal appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman struck the law down as unconstitutional in April, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters who may lack such identification.
CHICAGO/MILWAUKEE (AP/WITI) — A federal appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman struck the law down as unconstitutional in April, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters who may lack such identification.
Governor Walker approves new voter ID process
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Gubernatorial candidates issue new ads: Walker stands off the beaten path, Burke invokes Reagan's name
MADISON (WITI) -- The November election is less than two months away, and the Walker and Burke campaigns released new ads on Thursday, September 11th -- and they're sure to shake up the governor's race.Governor Scott Walker's ad features him standing, shall we say, off the beaten path.
MADISON (WITI) -- The November election is less than two months away, and the Walker and Burke campaigns released new ads on Thursday, September 11th -- and they're sure to shake up the governor's race.Governor Scott Walker's ad features him standing, shall we say, off the beaten path.
A dirty donation? Burke campaign accepts check from man who owes the state in back taxes
MADISON (WITI) -- A dirty donation?
MADISON (WITI) -- A dirty donation?
Was DA Chisholm motivated to go after Walker in John Doe investigation by his own wife?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands more documents were released on Thursday, September 11th in the first "John Doe" investigation targeting Scott Walker.The documents pertain to the investigation into Walker's former aides and associates while he was Milwaukee County Executive.Meanwhile, an online report is making allegations about the prosecutor at the heart of this issue, and his supposed motivations.The report claims District Attorney John Chisholm was motivated to go after Walker, because Chisholm's wife was part of a teachers union.On Thursday, seven gigabytes of documents were released from the now-closed John Doe investigation that resulted in convictions against six people.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thousands more documents were released on Thursday, September 11th in the first "John Doe" investigation targeting Scott Walker.The documents pertain to the investigation into Walker's former aides and associates while he was Milwaukee County Executive.Meanwhile, an online report is making allegations about the prosecutor at the heart of this issue, and his supposed motivations.The report claims District Attorney John Chisholm was motivated to go after Walker, because Chisholm's wife was part of a teachers union.On Thursday, seven gigabytes of documents were released from the now-closed John Doe investigation that resulted in convictions against six people.
Remembering 9/11: Special ceremony held at Milwaukee War Memorial Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Governor Scott Walker, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and other local leaders honored the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with a special ceremony at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center on Thursday, September 11th."There's been no single event that has changed our collective lives more than the events that took place 13 years ago right now," Mayor Barrett said.Local and state leaders, veterans and active duty military members as well as community members gathered together as one."It was so good to see all the different political parties and people from all walks of life coming here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Governor Scott Walker, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and other local leaders honored the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 with a special ceremony at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center on Thursday, September 11th."There's been no single event that has changed our collective lives more than the events that took place 13 years ago right now," Mayor Barrett said.Local and state leaders, veterans and active duty military members as well as community members gathered together as one."It was so good to see all the different political parties and people from all walks of life coming here.
Thousands more emails released in first Walker-related probe
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thousands of more documents collected during the first John Doe investigation into former aides and associates of Gov.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thousands of more documents collected during the first John Doe investigation into former aides and associates of Gov.
"Wisconsin is open for business:" Governor Walker delivers keynote address at Small Business Summit
RACINE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, September 10th, addressed hundreds of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators gathered in Racine for the fourth annual Governor’s Small Business Summit.“We say it all the time because we mean it: Wisconsin is open for business,” Governor Walker said in his keynote address. “This Summit is our administration’s annual opportunity to prove that claim to the Main Street businesses that are the heart of our economy.
RACINE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, September 10th, addressed hundreds of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators gathered in Racine for the fourth annual Governor’s Small Business Summit.“We say it all the time because we mean it: Wisconsin is open for business,” Governor Walker said in his keynote address. “This Summit is our administration’s annual opportunity to prove that claim to the Main Street businesses that are the heart of our economy.
Another budget battle: Candidates for governor sparring over projected "structural deficit"
MADISON (WITI) -- Another budget battle, and this time, the argument is over a projected "structural deficit" in Wisconsin's next two-year budget.
MADISON (WITI) -- Another budget battle, and this time, the argument is over a projected "structural deficit" in Wisconsin's next two-year budget.
Federal appeals court hears arguments in John Doe probe into Governor Walker's recall campaign
CHICAGO (AP) — Wisconsin prosecutors on Tuesday, September 9th tried to persuade a federal appeals court to let them to resume their investigation of Governor Scott Walker's recall election campaign, in a case that touches on broader, hotly debated issues about just what constitutes constitutionally-protected political activity.The arguments before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago came two months before Walker — a Republican seen as a potential 2016 candidate for president — faces a closely contested re-election against Democrat Mary Burke.Walker made a national name for himself when he took on public sector unions in 2011 with his measure that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers.
CHICAGO (AP) — Wisconsin prosecutors on Tuesday, September 9th tried to persuade a federal appeals court to let them to resume their investigation of Governor Scott Walker's recall election campaign, in a case that touches on broader, hotly debated issues about just what constitutes constitutionally-protected political activity.The arguments before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago came two months before Walker — a Republican seen as a potential 2016 candidate for president — faces a closely contested re-election against Democrat Mary Burke.Walker made a national name for himself when he took on public sector unions in 2011 with his measure that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers.
"Walker has given women the back of his hand:" Comment creates political firestorm
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Controversial comments from one of the nation's top Democrats likens Governor Walker's policies to the domestic abuse of women.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Controversial comments from one of the nation's top Democrats likens Governor Walker's policies to the domestic abuse of women.
She's the head of the DNC, and her comments on Governor Walker are drawing outrage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "He's given women the back of his hand." Harsh words from the head of the Democratic National Committee, and those words are aimed at Governor Scott Walker.DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Milwaukee when she made the comment -- comparing Governor Walker's policies to domestic abuse.It began as a round table discussion during an event on women's issues at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and it turned controversial."Scott Walker has given women the back of his hand.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "He's given women the back of his hand." Harsh words from the head of the Democratic National Committee, and those words are aimed at Governor Scott Walker.DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was in Milwaukee when she made the comment -- comparing Governor Walker's policies to domestic abuse.It began as a round table discussion during an event on women's issues at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and it turned controversial."Scott Walker has given women the back of his hand.
A failed promise & a missing candidate: With two months until Election Day, both Walker & Burke taking criticism
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A failed promise?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A failed promise?
Gov. Walker says he won't make another jobs promise
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Wisconsin private-sector jobs reported up, but by how much?
MADISON (AP) — Private-sector jobs grew just 1.3 percent in Wisconsin during the 12-month period ending in March.Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Private-sector jobs grew just 1.3 percent in Wisconsin during the 12-month period ending in March.Gov.
Presidential visit to Milwaukee: What it means to the race for governor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The biggest name in American politics will make a key stop in Milwaukee on Monday, September 1st -- against the backdrop of a contentious campaign.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The biggest name in American politics will make a key stop in Milwaukee on Monday, September 1st -- against the backdrop of a contentious campaign.
Wisconsin faces possible $281 million budget shortfall
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin tax collections are more than $281 million short of estimates, a drop that could require the Legislature to take action to keep the budget in balance.The state Department of Revenue on Thursday released the figures for the fiscal year that ended in June.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin tax collections are more than $281 million short of estimates, a drop that could require the Legislature to take action to keep the budget in balance.The state Department of Revenue on Thursday released the figures for the fiscal year that ended in June.
Mary Burke to meet privately with Pres. Obama on Monday
MADISON (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke will meet privately with President Barack Obama on Monday but not speak at the Labor Day rally in Milwaukee.Burke spokesman Joe Zepecki says it is not appropriate for Burke to speak at the rally Obama is attending because it is an official White House event and not a campaign rally.
MADISON (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke will meet privately with President Barack Obama on Monday but not speak at the Labor Day rally in Milwaukee.Burke spokesman Joe Zepecki says it is not appropriate for Burke to speak at the rally Obama is attending because it is an official White House event and not a campaign rally.
Rolling the dice: Kenosha-area officials call for casino approval
MADISON (WITI/AP) — Leaders from southeastern Wisconsin and Democratic state lawmakers say Governor Scott Walker should immediately approve the Menominee Tribe's proposed casino in Kenosha because it would put people back to work.
MADISON (WITI/AP) — Leaders from southeastern Wisconsin and Democratic state lawmakers say Governor Scott Walker should immediately approve the Menominee Tribe's proposed casino in Kenosha because it would put people back to work.
Marquette Law School Poll: Nearly a dead heat between Gov. Walker, Mary Burke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov.