Walker signs law making big changes to Milwaukee Co. Board
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed a new law Friday, May 31st, giving the County Executive the power to make decisions regarding county government."More than a decade has passed since that original debate in '02 about reform.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed a new law Friday, May 31st, giving the County Executive the power to make decisions regarding county government."More than a decade has passed since that original debate in '02 about reform.
Joint Finance Committee delays taking up school voucher expansion
MADISON (WITI) -- The contentious issue of school voucher expansion will have to wait, as lawmakers work to hammer out a compromise with just one week to go before the budget needs to be finished."Let's Make a Deal" is the name of the game at the state Capitol when it comes to expanding Wisconsin's school voucher system.The issue originally scheduled for action on Wednesday, May 29th has been delayed.The Joint Finance Committee, the state Legislature's budget writing committee dealt with issue after issue on Wednesday, but the school voucher program was not on that list.Expanding the school voucher program would give public money to families to help pay for private school educations.
MADISON (WITI) -- The contentious issue of school voucher expansion will have to wait, as lawmakers work to hammer out a compromise with just one week to go before the budget needs to be finished."Let's Make a Deal" is the name of the game at the state Capitol when it comes to expanding Wisconsin's school voucher system.The issue originally scheduled for action on Wednesday, May 29th has been delayed.The Joint Finance Committee, the state Legislature's budget writing committee dealt with issue after issue on Wednesday, but the school voucher program was not on that list.Expanding the school voucher program would give public money to families to help pay for private school educations.
Walker releases statement on Wisconsin Walleye Initiative
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Wednesday, May 29th regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s 16-0 vote of support for the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative:The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative is a historic investment aimed at improving Wisconsin’s lakes and supporting our tourism and fishing industries.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Wednesday, May 29th regarding the Joint Finance Committee’s 16-0 vote of support for the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative:The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative is a historic investment aimed at improving Wisconsin’s lakes and supporting our tourism and fishing industries.
Legislators fail to reach deal on school vouchers, delay vote
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Joint Finance Committee was scheduled to vote on the expansion of school vouchers Wednesday, May 29th, however, legislators were unable to reach a deal and the vote has been delayed.Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Joint Finance Committee was scheduled to vote on the expansion of school vouchers Wednesday, May 29th, however, legislators were unable to reach a deal and the vote has been delayed.Gov.
Gov. Walker reappoints Preston Cole to Natural Resources Board
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, May 28th that he is reappointing Preston Cole to a six-year term on the Natural Resources Board.“I am proud to reappoint Preston Cole to the Natural Resources Board,” Governor Walker said. “Preston’s knowledge and depth of experience make him uniquely qualified to continue serving the State of Wisconsin on the Board.”Cole, 51, is the first African-American elected Board chairman.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker announced Tuesday, May 28th that he is reappointing Preston Cole to a six-year term on the Natural Resources Board.“I am proud to reappoint Preston Cole to the Natural Resources Board,” Governor Walker said. “Preston’s knowledge and depth of experience make him uniquely qualified to continue serving the State of Wisconsin on the Board.”Cole, 51, is the first African-American elected Board chairman.
Governor Scott Walker releases Memorial Day statement
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day:Tonette and I wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day:Tonette and I wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.
State committee to put finishing touches on spending plan
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Gov. Walker speaks in Iowa, fuels Presidential campaign talk
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker will deliver a speech on Thursday evening, May 23rd, to The Polk County, Iowa Republicans, a forum that traditionally launches GOP Presidential hopefuls.Iowa hosts the nation's first Presidential nominating contest when it holds the caucuses in January 2016.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker will deliver a speech on Thursday evening, May 23rd, to The Polk County, Iowa Republicans, a forum that traditionally launches GOP Presidential hopefuls.Iowa hosts the nation's first Presidential nominating contest when it holds the caucuses in January 2016.
Walker proclaims May 22nd "American Cancer Society Day"
MADISON (WITI) -- In honor of the American Cancer Society’s 100th Birthday, Governor Walker officially proclaimed May 22 as “American Cancer Society Day” and urges all residents of Wisconsin to join together to finish the fight against cancer.The American Cancer Society was established in 1913 as American Society for the Control of Cancer, and after 100 years, has achieved many milestones in the fight against cancer.
MADISON (WITI) -- In honor of the American Cancer Society’s 100th Birthday, Governor Walker officially proclaimed May 22 as “American Cancer Society Day” and urges all residents of Wisconsin to join together to finish the fight against cancer.The American Cancer Society was established in 1913 as American Society for the Control of Cancer, and after 100 years, has achieved many milestones in the fight against cancer.
Should state assets be sold to cut down on $8 billion debt?
MADISON (WITI) -- Should Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Should Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs three bills into law
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 15, and Senate Bills 55 and 67, into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol Friday, May 17th.Assembly Bill 15 allows employers, pending certification from the Department of Workforce Development, to create work-share programs.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker signed Assembly Bill 15, and Senate Bills 55 and 67, into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol Friday, May 17th.Assembly Bill 15 allows employers, pending certification from the Department of Workforce Development, to create work-share programs.
Gov. Walker tours damage from wildfire in northern Wisconsin
BAYFIELD/DOUGLAS COUNTIES (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker surveyed damage from “The Germann Road Fire” on Thursday, May 16th -- that destroyed over 8,100 acres in Bayfield and Douglas Counties.
BAYFIELD/DOUGLAS COUNTIES (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker surveyed damage from “The Germann Road Fire” on Thursday, May 16th -- that destroyed over 8,100 acres in Bayfield and Douglas Counties.
62,000 new private sector jobs added in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson announced on Thursday, May 16th the latest available Wisconsin actual jobs data.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson announced on Thursday, May 16th the latest available Wisconsin actual jobs data.
Gov. Walker calling for two-year tuition freeze in UW System
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Lawmakers okay tax exemption for those who die in combat zone
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly unanimously passed on Tuesday, May 14th a bill that would allow for an income tax exemption for individuals who die in a combat zone.The bill was passed with the amendment that would extend the income tax exemption to individuals who died outside of a combat zone as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone.The bill now heads to Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly unanimously passed on Tuesday, May 14th a bill that would allow for an income tax exemption for individuals who die in a combat zone.The bill was passed with the amendment that would extend the income tax exemption to individuals who died outside of a combat zone as a result of wounds, disease, or injury incurred while serving in a combat zone.The bill now heads to Gov.
New MU poll shows Ryan, Clinton are top 2016 pres. nominees
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds U.S. Rep.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds U.S. Rep.
Lawmakers take tour of schools involved in School Choice Program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some state lawmakers on Monday, May 13th took a tour of schools involved in the School Choice Program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some state lawmakers on Monday, May 13th took a tour of schools involved in the School Choice Program.
Mayors gather in Madison to discuss residency requirement
MADISON (WITI) -- Mayors from Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 8th converged in Madison to denounce Gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- Mayors from Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 8th converged in Madison to denounce Gov.
Gov. Walker calls for more resources to treat mentally ill
RACINE (WITI) -- After a string of high-profile violent incidents involving the mentally ill in Wisconsin, state lawmakers are saying more needs to be done to keep the public safe.
RACINE (WITI) -- After a string of high-profile violent incidents involving the mentally ill in Wisconsin, state lawmakers are saying more needs to be done to keep the public safe.
Rufus King International School nominated for national ACT award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee high school is up for a national award for its efforts in getting students ready for college and careers.“Rufus King has a long history of educational excellence, having offered the International Baccalaureate since 1979,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers.Out of hundreds of high schools in Wisconsin, Evers and Governor Scott Walker chose Rufus King International School as the nominee for the ACT's National College and Career Transition Award.“Recently, U.S. News & World Report named King as a top rated Wisconsin public high school,” said Evers.It's the first year for the award that recognizes the efforts made to prepare students for college and beyond.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee high school is up for a national award for its efforts in getting students ready for college and careers.“Rufus King has a long history of educational excellence, having offered the International Baccalaureate since 1979,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers.Out of hundreds of high schools in Wisconsin, Evers and Governor Scott Walker chose Rufus King International School as the nominee for the ACT's National College and Career Transition Award.“Recently, U.S. News & World Report named King as a top rated Wisconsin public high school,” said Evers.It's the first year for the award that recognizes the efforts made to prepare students for college and beyond.