Assembly Dems demanding special session to resurrect dead bills
MADISON (AP) — Assembly Democrats are demanding Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Assembly Democrats are demanding Republican Gov.
Federal judge refuses to toss John Doe lawsuit
MADISON (AP) — A federal judge in Milwaukee says a lawsuit seeking to stop a secret investigation into possible illegal coordination between conservative groups and recent recall campaigns can continue.
MADISON (AP) — A federal judge in Milwaukee says a lawsuit seeking to stop a secret investigation into possible illegal coordination between conservative groups and recent recall campaigns can continue.
Governor Scott Walker signs bipartisan web privacy bill
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs 62 bills into law Tuesday
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed 62 bills into law on Tuesday, April 8th.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed 62 bills into law on Tuesday, April 8th.
Gov. Walker signs bill creating oversight board for Mental Health Complex
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Gov. Walker signs bill targeting repeat drunken drivers
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Gov. Walker signs bill giving schools more flexibility
MADISON (AP) — Schools will no longer have to teach at least 180 days a year under a bill Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Schools will no longer have to teach at least 180 days a year under a bill Gov.
Gov. Walker could call lawmakers back into session on Voter ID
MADISON (WITI) -- Last week, the Wisconsin Legislature finished its two-year session by voting on a bevy of bills -- but their work may not be done yet!
MADISON (WITI) -- Last week, the Wisconsin Legislature finished its two-year session by voting on a bevy of bills -- but their work may not be done yet!
Gov. Scott Walker signs package of anti-heroin bills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin law enforcement groups are applauding Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin law enforcement groups are applauding Gov.
Gov. Walker declares April 7-11 "Work Zone Awareness Week"
MADISON (WITI) -- To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and workers, Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of April 7 to 11 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.Governor Walker’s proclamation notes that “work zones may consist of short-term, localized projects involving local maintenance crews or utility workers or large highway reconstruction projects lasting months or years.”The proclamation also reminds drivers that “work zones often require narrowed lanes, lane shifts, temporary pavements, reduced speeds and night work” and advises that “driving through work zones requires motorists’ utmost attention.”Last year, there were nearly 1,600 work zone crashes in Wisconsin that caused nine deaths and 624 injuries, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“Driving through a work zone is challenging under the best of circumstances, but your reaction time and margin for error are reduced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay attention to rapidly changing traffic situations.
MADISON (WITI) -- To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and workers, Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed the week of April 7 to 11 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.Governor Walker’s proclamation notes that “work zones may consist of short-term, localized projects involving local maintenance crews or utility workers or large highway reconstruction projects lasting months or years.”The proclamation also reminds drivers that “work zones often require narrowed lanes, lane shifts, temporary pavements, reduced speeds and night work” and advises that “driving through work zones requires motorists’ utmost attention.”Last year, there were nearly 1,600 work zone crashes in Wisconsin that caused nine deaths and 624 injuries, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“Driving through a work zone is challenging under the best of circumstances, but your reaction time and margin for error are reduced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay attention to rapidly changing traffic situations.
Gov. Walker signs oral chemotherapy drugs bill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Cancer patients across the state are rejoicing as a three-year long battle to get insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy the same way they cover traditional IBV chemo, is over.Most insurance companies cover traditional chemotherapy, administered in a hospital or clinic, as a medical procedure.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Cancer patients across the state are rejoicing as a three-year long battle to get insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy the same way they cover traditional IBV chemo, is over.Most insurance companies cover traditional chemotherapy, administered in a hospital or clinic, as a medical procedure.
Send-off held for Wisconsin Army National Guard troops
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 79 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers said goodbye to their family, friends, and loved ones on Wednesday, April 2nd as they prepared to deploy to Afghanistan.The Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment left for Fort Bliss Texas on Wednesday, where they will continue training for several weeks before deploying overseas.Once in Afghanistan, the Alpha Battery will provide high mobility artillery rocket system support and combat artillery fire support.Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 79 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers said goodbye to their family, friends, and loved ones on Wednesday, April 2nd as they prepared to deploy to Afghanistan.The Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment left for Fort Bliss Texas on Wednesday, where they will continue training for several weeks before deploying overseas.Once in Afghanistan, the Alpha Battery will provide high mobility artillery rocket system support and combat artillery fire support.Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs election observer bill
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Gov. Walker announces changes to tax withholding
MADISON (WITI) -- Big changes coming to your paycheck!
MADISON (WITI) -- Big changes coming to your paycheck!
Wisconsin Senate passes cancer drugs bill
MADISON (AP) — Chemotherapy drugs in pill form would be more affordable for cancer patients under a bill that has cleared the Wisconsin Legislature.Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Chemotherapy drugs in pill form would be more affordable for cancer patients under a bill that has cleared the Wisconsin Legislature.Gov.
Wisconsin Senate passes bill restricting drones
MADISON (AP) — The use of unmanned drones for surveillance would be restricted under a bill that has passed the Wisconsin state Senate.The bipartisan measure approved Tuesday on a voice vote would outlaw deploying a drone capable of making video or audio recordings in areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy.It also would require police to obtain warrants before using drones to collect evidence except in emergency situations.
MADISON (AP) — The use of unmanned drones for surveillance would be restricted under a bill that has passed the Wisconsin state Senate.The bipartisan measure approved Tuesday on a voice vote would outlaw deploying a drone capable of making video or audio recordings in areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy.It also would require police to obtain warrants before using drones to collect evidence except in emergency situations.
Gov. Walker to sign bill affecting write-in candidates
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
WI, KY governors make wager on NCAA Final Four game
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear are wagering on their home teams in Saturday’s NCAA Final Four men’s basketball game.“The Badgers season has been un-BO-lievable,” Governor Walker said. “With two great teams and great fan bases, this game will be one for record books.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear are wagering on their home teams in Saturday’s NCAA Final Four men’s basketball game.“The Badgers season has been un-BO-lievable,” Governor Walker said. “With two great teams and great fan bases, this game will be one for record books.
$9 million safety project planned for Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced a $9,240,135 project that includes several safety-related improvements and planning updates at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.Wendy Hottenstein, airport project manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), said the project involves construction of a secured perimeter roadway system around the airfield.This will allow airport support vehicles to access all areas of the airfield without having to cross open runways and taxiways or travel on public roads.Portions of the existing six foot perimeter fencing will also be replaced with 10 foot fencing to provide additional security.Pavement rehabilitation and electrical upgrades are also part of this airfield safety improvement project.
Despite impassioned pleas to veto, Walker signs early voting bill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.