Change in store for Milwaukee Co. Mental Health System

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Change is on the horizon for Milwaukee County's Mental Health System -- like it or not.On Tuesday, March 11th, the Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously to put a board of many medical professionals in charge of the Milwaukee County Mental Health System -- directing policy and funding.No longer would the Milwaukee County Board have oversight over the system -- a system that has endured many problems -- including state and federal violations and the deaths of several patients at the Mental Health Complex.Gov.

Reflecting on Tom Ament's political life & legacy

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tom Ament's death is causing many in the political arena to pause and reflect on the former Milwaukee County Executive's life and legacy.Ament served on the Milwaukee County Board and later the chairman.

Dems blast Rep.-backed bill that would restrict early voting

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This week, the Wisconsin Senate will vote on a Republican-backed bill that would restrict early voting.

Gov. Scott Walker signs newborn screening bill into law

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 3rd signed legislation relating to updating and expanding testing of newborn babies for congenital and metabolic diseases.Senate Bill 523 allows Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to add or update requirements for newborn testing that have been the most effective for diagnosing congenital and metabolic diseases.“This is a potentially life-saving measure for our newborns.

Gov. Walker says "not right now" on legalizing marijuana in Wis.

MADISON (WITI) -- It has been one year since Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana, and this year, half of the states will consider similar legislation.

Gov. Walker asks for extension on Kenosha casino decision

MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker, along with the Menominee Indian Tribe, has asked for an extension in deciding the fate of the proposed Kenosha casino.In a letter written to the U.S. Department of Interior, the governor asks for a 180 day extension.

Change of focus in 2014 campaign for Wisconsin governor

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The early stages of the 2014 race for Governor of Wisconsin are shaping up to be more about the campaign workers then about the candidates themselves.

Thousands of emails unsealed in misconduct case of ex-Walker aide

MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Court of Appeals released thousands of emails on Wednesday, February 19th from the private Gmail account belonging to a former aide to now-Governor Scott Walker.