'Vote for change:' Tony Evers calls Gov. Walker's new health care promise a 'last-minute lie'
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
MILWAUKEE -- Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate were blanketing Wisconsin on Thursday, Nov. 1 with surrogates, as part of a final push to next week's election.
Supporters join Walker on campaign trail in tied governor's race: 'He's done a great job for us'
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Nov. 1 kicked off his final statewide bus tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election in an effort to sway undecided voters, one day after the Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker tied with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers -- both receiving 47 percent support."From our standpoint, I'm asking for your vote," said Walker.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Leah Vukmir, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Walker at Mathison Manufacturing in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Nov. 1 kicked off his final statewide bus tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election in an effort to sway undecided voters, one day after the Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker tied with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers -- both receiving 47 percent support."From our standpoint, I'm asking for your vote," said Walker.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Leah Vukmir, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Walker at Mathison Manufacturing in Waukesha.
Gov. Walker makes last-minute, new health insurance promise
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump expected to announce plan to deny asylum
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry as part of his latest election season response to two caravans of migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border.That's according to three people familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.The White House announced earlier that the president would be making "brief remarks on the illegal immigration crisis" before he departs for a campaign rally in Missouri.
Gov. Walker kicks off final statewide bus tour with Kleefisch, Speaker Paul Ryan
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.
Tonette Walker, Rebecca Kleefisch, Leah Vukmir make campaign stop in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- First lady Tonette Walker, amid a statewide tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election, stopped in Menomonee Falls to highlight small businesses owned by women.Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir joined Tonette Walker at Duwe Metal Products Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- First lady Tonette Walker, amid a statewide tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election, stopped in Menomonee Falls to highlight small businesses owned by women.Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir joined Tonette Walker at Duwe Metal Products Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.
Trump administration rejects Walker's proposed drug testing for Medicaid
MADISON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rejected a plan from Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rejected a plan from Wisconsin Gov.
MU Law School poll: Gov. Scott Walker, Tony Evers tied in governor's race
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 31 shows a tie in the race for Wisconsin governor between Democrat Tony Evers and Republican incumbent Scott Walker.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, Oct. 31 shows a tie in the race for Wisconsin governor between Democrat Tony Evers and Republican incumbent Scott Walker.
Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years
MADISON — A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids over the last three years.The report from the state Controlled Substances Board shows opioid prescriptions have decreased 32 percent over the last three years, from 1,285,940 prescriptions in the first quarter of 2015 to 872,735 prescriptions in the third quarter of 2018.The numbers are based on data from the state prescription drug monitoring program.Gov.
MADISON — A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids over the last three years.The report from the state Controlled Substances Board shows opioid prescriptions have decreased 32 percent over the last three years, from 1,285,940 prescriptions in the first quarter of 2015 to 872,735 prescriptions in the third quarter of 2018.The numbers are based on data from the state prescription drug monitoring program.Gov.
President Trump says he plans to end birthright citizenship via executive order
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an "invasion" of migrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thousands of U.S. troops to stop an "invasion" of migrants.
President Trump pays tribute at synagogue where 11 were fatally shot
PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid solemn tribute Tuesday to each of the 11 people slain in the worst instance of anti-Semitic violence in American history.
PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid solemn tribute Tuesday to each of the 11 people slain in the worst instance of anti-Semitic violence in American history.
VP Mike Pence set to visit northwestern Wisconsin to campaign for Gov. Walker
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend a campaign rally with Gov.
MADISON — Vice President Mike Pence is planning to visit Wisconsin this weekend to attend a campaign rally with Gov.
Ryan says 'obviously' President Trump can't end birthright citizenship
MADISON — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.Many conservatives have long called for an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States.
MADISON — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.Many conservatives have long called for an end to the constitutional right to citizenship for babies born in the United States.
Joe Biden, Eric Trump to campaign in Wisconsin ahead of Nov. 6 election
MILWAUKEE -- With the midterm elections on Nov. 6, candidates are preparing for their final full week of campaigning.
MILWAUKEE -- With the midterm elections on Nov. 6, candidates are preparing for their final full week of campaigning.
Michael Moore releases clip of accused mail bomber at rally for President Trump
One of the stickers on accused mail bomber Cesar Sayoc's van read "CNN Sucks." Another featured the likeness of Michael Moore in a gun's crosshairs.Now Moore himself has released raw footage of Sayoc at a rally for President Donald Trump soon after the inauguration that brings both to mind.
One of the stickers on accused mail bomber Cesar Sayoc's van read "CNN Sucks." Another featured the likeness of Michael Moore in a gun's crosshairs.Now Moore himself has released raw footage of Sayoc at a rally for President Donald Trump soon after the inauguration that brings both to mind.
Pentagon sending 5,200 troops to secure border
WASHINGTON — A week out from the midterm elections, the Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops, some armed, to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation to help stop illegal crossings by a caravan of migrants moving slowly north in Mexico.President Donald Trump himself, eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the elections, escalated his threats against the caravan, tweeting: "This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!"His warning came as the Pentagon began executing "Operation Faithful Patriot," described by the commander of U.S. Northern Command as an effort to help Customs and Border Protection stiffen defenses at and near legal entry points.
WASHINGTON — A week out from the midterm elections, the Pentagon said Monday it is sending 5,200 troops, some armed, to the Southwest border in an extraordinary military operation to help stop illegal crossings by a caravan of migrants moving slowly north in Mexico.President Donald Trump himself, eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the elections, escalated his threats against the caravan, tweeting: "This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!"His warning came as the Pentagon began executing "Operation Faithful Patriot," described by the commander of U.S. Northern Command as an effort to help Customs and Border Protection stiffen defenses at and near legal entry points.
Giannis named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 22-28.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Oct. 22-28.
Giannis Antetokounmpo placed in concussion protocol, suffered blow to head Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol and will not play in Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.According to the Milwaukee Bucks, Antetokounmpo sustained a blow to the head in Saturday night’s win over Orlando.
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol and will not play in Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors.According to the Milwaukee Bucks, Antetokounmpo sustained a blow to the head in Saturday night’s win over Orlando.