Evers, Barnes livestream drive between Appleton, Green Bay; mock Walker's flight

MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and his running mate, Mandela Barnes, livestreamed their 45-minute drive between Appleton and Green Bay on Tuesday as part of a campaign gimmick to mock Republican Gov.

Tony Evers raises $1.9 million in August in race against Gov. Walker

MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is reporting that he raised more than $1.9 million in August.Evers reported Tuesday on his fundraising last month, which covers the two weeks after his Aug. 14 primary win.Republican Gov.

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.