Governor Scott Walker signs propane loan bill

MADISON (AP) — Governor Scott Walker has signed a bill that creates a new emergency loan program to offset high propane costs.The Republican-authored measure requires the state to guarantee up to $2,500 in loans to purchase propane or other heating supplies and pay down interest.

Wisconsin Senate to vote on cancer drugs bill next week

MADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate plans to vote next week on a bill designed to make chemotherapy drugs that can be taken at home in pill form more affordable.A spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Monday that based on the broad bipartisan support the bill received Friday in the Assembly, it will be up for a vote without further changes on April 1.

Battle waged over bill to slow asbestos exposure lawsuits

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Veterans groups are staging a last-ditch effort to stop a bill from being signed into law -- and they're getting help from State Senate Democrats.

Gov. Scott Walker signs "shoreline bill" at Discovery World

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 655 relating to the Milwaukee shoreline at Discovery World in Milwaukee on Monday, March 17th.“The potential for redevelopment of the Milwaukee shoreline will stimulate the local economy and provide thousands of jobs for the City of Milwaukee and surrounding area,” Governor Walker said.  “Business leaders need stability, and this legislation gives them the certainty they need to move forward with their development plans.

Gov. Walker teams up with Sesame Street to promote healthy habits

MADISON (WITI) -- In partnership with the National Governors Association, Governor Scott Walker recently teamed up with Rosita and Abby Caddaby from Sesame Street to promote healthy habits among children.“Rosita and Abby have a great message for kids—eat right, and get some exercise, every day.