Tony Evers says Wisconsin's priorities are 'out of whack,' floats tax hikes

MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.

Wisconsin governor, Senate debate set for same night

MADISON — Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Wisconsin will both be debating, in separate cities, on the night of Oct. 19.The governor's debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association was originally announced for Oct. 5.But the WBA Foundation announced Thursday that the debate day had been changed to Oct. 19.

Busy weekend for candidates in race for Wisconsin governor

FRANKLIN -- No time off ahead of the November election, both candidates for governor worked the weekend events around the state on Saturday, Aug. 25.Calling this election cycle his toughest one yet, Governor Scott Walker told a crowd of supporters in Franklin, he needs their help if he's going to win a third term in November."I've said for a year now, so it's not anything new, I've talked about how because of national politics, it was going to be difficult for any Republican.

Walker, Evers spar over teacher who viewed porn in school

MILWAUKEE -- A teacher who viewed porn at school has become the central focus in Wisconsin's governor race, with Democrat Tony Evers and Republican Gov.

'Time to get to work:' Tony Evers, Scott Walker end busy day after primary at events in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers spoke at the same time in Waukesha Wednesday night, Aug. 15, after Tuesday's primary election -- both trying to paint a picture of how far apart they are.

Dems' hope for governor is former teacher: Evers and Barnes, Walker and Kleefisch hit the campaign trail

MILWAUKEE --Tony Evers will try to capitalize on his even-keeled demeanor and background in education as a former teacher, superintendent and now state schools chief to do something no Democrat has been able to achieve in 28 years: beat Scott Walker.

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association invites gubernatorial, Senate candidates to debates

MADISON — The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is inviting Wisconsin's gubernatorial and Senate candidates to a pair of televised debates in October.The association on Wednesday invited Republican Gov.