'Your vote does matter:' Polls open until 8 p.m. for Wisconsin's primary; cast votes in 1 party only
MADISON -- Polls are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 for Wisconsin's primary election.
MADISON -- Polls are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 for Wisconsin's primary election.
Democratic governor candidate Kelda Roys takes out $235,000 second mortgage to boost lagging campaign
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidate for governor Kelda Roys has taken out a second mortgage on her Madison home to boost her campaign, even as she lags way behind in the polls.Roys took out a $235,000 second mortgage on her home June 25, five days before loaning her campaign $255,000, according to Dane County property records and Roys' campaign finance filing.The loan vaulted Roys into the lead over her Democratic rivals in the amount of cash they have on hand.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidate for governor Kelda Roys has taken out a second mortgage on her Madison home to boost her campaign, even as she lags way behind in the polls.Roys took out a $235,000 second mortgage on her home June 25, five days before loaning her campaign $255,000, according to Dane County property records and Roys' campaign finance filing.The loan vaulted Roys into the lead over her Democratic rivals in the amount of cash they have on hand.
Democrats attack Gov. Walker during debate as many pledge to kill Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE -- The eight Democrats running for Wisconsin governor turned down an opportunity to go after each other during their first televised debate on Thursday, July 12, trying to turn up the heat on Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The eight Democrats running for Wisconsin governor turned down an opportunity to go after each other during their first televised debate on Thursday, July 12, trying to turn up the heat on Gov.
8 Democratic candidates for governor gather for debate
MILWAUKEE — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are about to share a stage for their first broadcast debate ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.The event Thursday night in Milwaukee comes as the candidates enter the final month of campaigning.
MILWAUKEE — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are about to share a stage for their first broadcast debate ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.The event Thursday night in Milwaukee comes as the candidates enter the final month of campaigning.
Attorney General Brad Schimel rips Democrats' prison release plans
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is blasting the Democratic gubernatorial candidates' proposals to release inmates from Wisconsin prisons as irresponsible and dangerous.Tony Evers has said he would consider releasing inmates early.
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is blasting the Democratic gubernatorial candidates' proposals to release inmates from Wisconsin prisons as irresponsible and dangerous.Tony Evers has said he would consider releasing inmates early.
MU Poll: Voters remain undecided in Dem primary for governor, GOP primary for Senate
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School Poll released on Wednesday, June 20 finds one in three Wisconsin voters remains undecided on August primary candidates in each party.Among Democratic primary voters, 34 percent say that they don’t know which of 10 candidates they will support for the gubernatorial nomination to run against Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School Poll released on Wednesday, June 20 finds one in three Wisconsin voters remains undecided on August primary candidates in each party.Among Democratic primary voters, 34 percent say that they don’t know which of 10 candidates they will support for the gubernatorial nomination to run against Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker calls Democrat Tony Evers 'pathetic' over cursing
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Republican Gov.
HotSummerMKE.com: Resource returns, connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
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State Superintendent Tony Evers says he refuses to be represented by DOJ in lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. — State Superintendent Tony Evers, a Democratic candidate for governor, said Tuesday he refuses to be represented by the Republican-led Wisconsin Department of Justice in a lawsuit challenging his independence.Evers said he was firing Attorney General Brad Schimel over what he characterized as a conflict of interest, but Schimel's spokesman said he would not step aside.
MADISON, Wis. — State Superintendent Tony Evers, a Democratic candidate for governor, said Tuesday he refuses to be represented by the Republican-led Wisconsin Department of Justice in a lawsuit challenging his independence.Evers said he was firing Attorney General Brad Schimel over what he characterized as a conflict of interest, but Schimel's spokesman said he would not step aside.
Conservative firm challenges DPI's authority again
MADISON — A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court again Monday to strip state schools Superintendent Tony Evers of his policy-writing powers, a move that could weaken him as he enters the 2018 campaign season against Gov.
MADISON — A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court again Monday to strip state schools Superintendent Tony Evers of his policy-writing powers, a move that could weaken him as he enters the 2018 campaign season against Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker changes course on term limits for governor
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
"Take it now:" Democratic candidates for governor clash with Walker over Medicaid expansion
MADISON -- On the same stage for the first time Monday, October 9th, all of Gov.
MADISON -- On the same stage for the first time Monday, October 9th, all of Gov.
Tony Evers to deliver annual state of Wisconsin education speech
MADISON — State superintendent and Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is delivering his annual state of education speech at the Capitol.The speech comes at almost the exact same time that Republican Gov.
MADISON — State superintendent and Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is delivering his annual state of education speech at the Capitol.The speech comes at almost the exact same time that Republican Gov.
McCabe joins crowded Democratic field for Wisconsin governor
MADISON — Longtime Wisconsin political activist Mike McCabe joined the increasingly crowded Democratic field for governor on Tuesday, casting himself as an outsider from the left who will shake up the establishment.McCabe, 56, said in an interview that as governor he would restore collective bargaining rights lost under Republican Gov.
MADISON — Longtime Wisconsin political activist Mike McCabe joined the increasingly crowded Democratic field for governor on Tuesday, casting himself as an outsider from the left who will shake up the establishment.McCabe, 56, said in an interview that as governor he would restore collective bargaining rights lost under Republican Gov.
State Superintendent Tony Evers to enter governor's race
MADISON — State schools chief Tony Evers is officially entering the race for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday, the only candidate in a likely crowded Democratic primary who has won a statewide election.Evers planned an event in the Madison suburb of Fitchburg, six weeks after he filed paperwork to explore a bid.
MADISON — State schools chief Tony Evers is officially entering the race for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday, the only candidate in a likely crowded Democratic primary who has won a statewide election.Evers planned an event in the Madison suburb of Fitchburg, six weeks after he filed paperwork to explore a bid.
Democratic superintendent Tony Evers files to run for governor
MADISON — Democratic state Superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor.Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a final decision on whether to get into the race "in the near future."Evers becomes the sixth Democrat to create a committee for a potential run against Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic state Superintendent Tony Evers has filed paperwork to set up a run for governor.Evers said Friday that creating a campaign committee is the next logical step to take, but he expects to make a final decision on whether to get into the race "in the near future."Evers becomes the sixth Democrat to create a committee for a potential run against Republican Gov.