State allocates money for lift bridge maintenance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs 2013-2015 state budget into law
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Sunday, June 30th signed the 2013-15 state budget into law.According to Gov.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Sunday, June 30th signed the 2013-15 state budget into law.According to Gov.
Mayor Barrett urging Gov. Walker to use veto pen on budget
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker signs Assembly Bill honoring fallen soldiers
MAYVILLE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 166 in Mayville Thursday, June 27th, which honors the ultimate sacrifices of Wisconsin service members who have died in or as a result of combat by exempting their military income from state income taxation.Assembly Bill 166 creates an individual income tax exemption for Wisconsin service members who die in a combat zone or as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred in a combat zone.
MAYVILLE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 166 in Mayville Thursday, June 27th, which honors the ultimate sacrifices of Wisconsin service members who have died in or as a result of combat by exempting their military income from state income taxation.Assembly Bill 166 creates an individual income tax exemption for Wisconsin service members who die in a combat zone or as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred in a combat zone.
Heavy rains flood parts of Jefferson, Walworth Cos.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Gov.
WALWORTH CO. (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker declares state of emergency in seven counties
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Proposal could make it easier for accused to walk streets before trial
MADISON (WITI) -- It's not exactly a "get out of jail free" card.
MADISON (WITI) -- It's not exactly a "get out of jail free" card.
Group asks Gov. Walker to remove provision in state budget
MADISON (WITI) -- A provision in the state budget requires municipalities to cut taxes by the same amount they hike fees -- prompting a group to ask Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- A provision in the state budget requires municipalities to cut taxes by the same amount they hike fees -- prompting a group to ask Gov.
State Senate passes two-year spending plan on 17-16 vote
MADISON (WITI) -- The 2013-2015 biennial budget will now head to Governor Walker’s desk after its passage in the State Senate early Friday morning, June 21st.After twelve hours of deliberating the two-year spending plan passed shortly after midnight on a 17-16 vote.The $68 billion budget lays out a spending plan for the next two years and:
MADISON (WITI) -- The 2013-2015 biennial budget will now head to Governor Walker’s desk after its passage in the State Senate early Friday morning, June 21st.After twelve hours of deliberating the two-year spending plan passed shortly after midnight on a 17-16 vote.The $68 billion budget lays out a spending plan for the next two years and:
Walker announces $500K for Youth Employment program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker visited the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 18th to announce $500,000 in funds to support the Governor’s Summer Youth Employment program.“The investments we make today in tomorrow’s workforce, particularly in the city of Milwaukee, will help strengthen the city’s economy,” Governor Walker said. “The Summer Youth Employment program is a win-win for Milwaukee employers and area youths.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker visited the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 18th to announce $500,000 in funds to support the Governor’s Summer Youth Employment program.“The investments we make today in tomorrow’s workforce, particularly in the city of Milwaukee, will help strengthen the city’s economy,” Governor Walker said. “The Summer Youth Employment program is a win-win for Milwaukee employers and area youths.
Business Journal Report (6-18-13)
In business news for Tuesday, June 18th, Gov.
In business news for Tuesday, June 18th, Gov.
Gov. Walker withdraws Board of Regents student nomination
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has caused some controversy by withdrawing a nominee for the Board of Regents.Joshua Inglett, a student at UW-Platteville, was nominated on Monday, June 10th, by Governor Walker, as the student appointee for the board.Walker now says Inglett's name has been withdrawn."We've got plenty of other good candidates and we're not going to get into specifics about it.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has caused some controversy by withdrawing a nominee for the Board of Regents.Joshua Inglett, a student at UW-Platteville, was nominated on Monday, June 10th, by Governor Walker, as the student appointee for the board.Walker now says Inglett's name has been withdrawn."We've got plenty of other good candidates and we're not going to get into specifics about it.
Senate passes bill requiring ultrasound before abortion
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Senate passed Senate Bill 206 on Wednesday, June 12th.
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Senate passed Senate Bill 206 on Wednesday, June 12th.
Governor Walker continues to push School Choice in budget
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the midst of his efforts to expand the school choice system in Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker said he would hold "all" schools accountable - public schools included - at a legislative update meeting on Tuesday, June 11th."'My belief is I want every school to succeed - public, private, charter, choice," Walker said. "Virtually, I want every opportunity out there, I don`t want failure anywhere."However, the Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the midst of his efforts to expand the school choice system in Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker said he would hold "all" schools accountable - public schools included - at a legislative update meeting on Tuesday, June 11th."'My belief is I want every school to succeed - public, private, charter, choice," Walker said. "Virtually, I want every opportunity out there, I don`t want failure anywhere."However, the Gov.
Senator Baldwin looks to future, asks for bipartisanship
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Senator Tammy Baldwin moves into her sixth month in office, her agenda includes getting her message out at this weekend's State Democratic Convention.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Senator Tammy Baldwin moves into her sixth month in office, her agenda includes getting her message out at this weekend's State Democratic Convention.
Law enforcement, public officials take part in 2013 Torch Run
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Gov.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker, others mark one-year since recall victory
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hours after the Joint Finance Committee finished finalizing the 2013-2014 budget, GOP lawmakers and supporters held a rally Wednesday night, June 5th to celebrate the anniversary of the recall election that kept Scott Walker in the Governor's Office.The rally was held at the County Springs Hotel in Pewaukee, where Gov.
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hours after the Joint Finance Committee finished finalizing the 2013-2014 budget, GOP lawmakers and supporters held a rally Wednesday night, June 5th to celebrate the anniversary of the recall election that kept Scott Walker in the Governor's Office.The rally was held at the County Springs Hotel in Pewaukee, where Gov.
Gov. Walker discusses UW System tuition freeze at UWGB
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker met with UW-Green Bay students on Tuesday, June 4th to discuss the historic two-year tuition freeze added to the proposed 2013-2015 Biennial Budget.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker met with UW-Green Bay students on Tuesday, June 4th to discuss the historic two-year tuition freeze added to the proposed 2013-2015 Biennial Budget.
Gov. Walker issues proclamation declaring June Dairy Month
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released a proclamation Tuesday, June 4th declaring June as Wisconsin’s official “Dairy Month.”Wisconsin’s dairy industry contributes more than $26.5 billion to Wisconsin’s economy per year and employs more than 146,000 people.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released a proclamation Tuesday, June 4th declaring June as Wisconsin’s official “Dairy Month.”Wisconsin’s dairy industry contributes more than $26.5 billion to Wisconsin’s economy per year and employs more than 146,000 people.
State lawmakers closed to hammering out deal on BadgerCare
MADISON (WITI) -- Legislative leaders are hammering out a deal that could lead to a compromise tax cut, more spending on schools, and a decision to reject federal money for Medicaid.
MADISON (WITI) -- Legislative leaders are hammering out a deal that could lead to a compromise tax cut, more spending on schools, and a decision to reject federal money for Medicaid.