Jobs likely one of the top issues in gubernatorial recall election
MADISON -- Jobs will likely be one of the top issues in the upcoming gubernatorial recall election.
MADISON -- Jobs will likely be one of the top issues in the upcoming gubernatorial recall election.
Wisconsin appeals court will not lift block on voter ID
MADISON (AP) -- A state appeals court has refused to lift an injunction blocking Wisconsin's voter identification law.The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in October challenging the law's constitutionality.
MADISON (AP) -- A state appeals court has refused to lift an injunction blocking Wisconsin's voter identification law.The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in October challenging the law's constitutionality.
Tavern League of Wisconsin endorses Gov. Scott Walker
MADISON -- The Tavern League of Wisconsin endorsed Gov.
MADISON -- The Tavern League of Wisconsin endorsed Gov.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold forum in Whitewater
MADISON (AP) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is showing signs of pulling ahead of the Democratic competition in the race to determine who faces Wisconsin Republican Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is showing signs of pulling ahead of the Democratic competition in the race to determine who faces Wisconsin Republican Gov.
Republican Arthur Kohl-Riggs running against Walker in recall primary
MADISON -- Arthur Kohl-Riggs dresses as Abraham Lincoln and says he is a better representative of the Republican Party than Gov.
MADISON -- Arthur Kohl-Riggs dresses as Abraham Lincoln and says he is a better representative of the Republican Party than Gov.
Feds say Wisconsin leads nation in job loss
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost more jobs in the past year than any other state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin lost more jobs in the past year than any other state, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gingrich to end GOP presidential campaign Tuesday, May 1st
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dropping out is hard to do.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dropping out is hard to do.
Senate votes to slow closing of post offices
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Postal Service is criticizing a bill passed by the Senate that would delay closings of thousands of low-revenue post offices and mail processing centers.In a blunt statement, the board of governors for the mail agency said the measure "falls far short'' and would do little to stem financial losses.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Postal Service is criticizing a bill passed by the Senate that would delay closings of thousands of low-revenue post offices and mail processing centers.In a blunt statement, the board of governors for the mail agency said the measure "falls far short'' and would do little to stem financial losses.
Obey says Democrats must unite against Walker
MADISON (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep.
MADISON (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep.
Romney sweeps five wins, promises 'better America'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, April 24th with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to "hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight."Eager to turn the political page to the general election, Romney accused President Barack Obama of "false promises and weak leadership." He declared, "Everywhere I go, Americans are tired of being tired, and many of those who are fortunate enough to have a job are working harder for less."The former Massachusetts governor spoke as he swept primaries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York, the first since Rick Santorum conceded the nomination."Mitt Romney is going to be the nominee, and I'm going to support the nominee," the former Pennsylvania senator said on CNN.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, April 24th with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to "hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight."Eager to turn the political page to the general election, Romney accused President Barack Obama of "false promises and weak leadership." He declared, "Everywhere I go, Americans are tired of being tired, and many of those who are fortunate enough to have a job are working harder for less."The former Massachusetts governor spoke as he swept primaries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York, the first since Rick Santorum conceded the nomination."Mitt Romney is going to be the nominee, and I'm going to support the nominee," the former Pennsylvania senator said on CNN.
Two weeks left until gubernatorial recall primary
MADISON -- There are just two weeks left until the gubernatorial recall primary election.
MADISON -- There are just two weeks left until the gubernatorial recall primary election.
Eric Hovde speaks to Milwaukee Press Club
MILWAUKEE -- Republican Eric Hovde, the fifth and final candidate for Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat made an appearance Tuesday, April 24th at the Milwaukee Press Club, and once again, the economy took center stage.Four Republicans and one Democrat make up the candidate field in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race.
MILWAUKEE -- Republican Eric Hovde, the fifth and final candidate for Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat made an appearance Tuesday, April 24th at the Milwaukee Press Club, and once again, the economy took center stage.Four Republicans and one Democrat make up the candidate field in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race.
Obama, Romney talk student loan debt on campaign trail
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama went after the college vote Tuesday, April 24th, pitching cheaper student loans as he courted the one age group where he has a decided advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- President Barack Obama went after the college vote Tuesday, April 24th, pitching cheaper student loans as he courted the one age group where he has a decided advantage over Republican rival Mitt Romney.
Absentee voting underway in Wisconsin recall primaries
MILWAUKEE -- The primary elections in the Wisconsin recall races are two weeks away, but absentee voting began Monday, April 23rd.
MILWAUKEE -- The primary elections in the Wisconsin recall races are two weeks away, but absentee voting began Monday, April 23rd.
GOP leaders hope supporters vote for fake candidates in recalls
MADISON (AP) -- Republican leaders hope their supporters vote for fake Democrats in May 8 recall elections, a move that could result in GOP backers having an influence in who Gov.
MADISON (AP) -- Republican leaders hope their supporters vote for fake Democrats in May 8 recall elections, a move that could result in GOP backers having an influence in who Gov.
Candidates in gubernatorial recall discuss collective bargaining
MADISON -- Democrats seeking the office of governor in the upcoming recall election have different positions on collective bargaining rights for state employees.During a press conference Thursday, April 19th, candidate and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discussed how he would take on the issue of collective bargaining."The first vehicle that is available to us is to call a special session," Barrett said.
MADISON -- Democrats seeking the office of governor in the upcoming recall election have different positions on collective bargaining rights for state employees.During a press conference Thursday, April 19th, candidate and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discussed how he would take on the issue of collective bargaining."The first vehicle that is available to us is to call a special session," Barrett said.
One-on-one interview with Gov. Scott Walker
WAUWATOSA -- It has been a year since Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's epic showdown with organized labor.
WAUWATOSA -- It has been a year since Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's epic showdown with organized labor.
State's voter ID case will not be resolved for recall elections
MADISON (AP) -- A challenge to Wisconsin's new voter ID law won't be resolved before this spring's recalls are over.The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and immigrant advocacy group Voces de la Frontera filed a lawsuit in Madison in December alleging the ID requirements create an unreasonable burden on voters.
MADISON (AP) -- A challenge to Wisconsin's new voter ID law won't be resolved before this spring's recalls are over.The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and immigrant advocacy group Voces de la Frontera filed a lawsuit in Madison in December alleging the ID requirements create an unreasonable burden on voters.
Eric Hovde invests in bailout recipients
MADISON (AP) -- Republican hedge fund manager and U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has bought another bank that received federal bailout money under the program known as TARP.The political newcomer has stressed that no bank he owned ever took the bailout money when it was offered.
MADISON (AP) -- Republican hedge fund manager and U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has bought another bank that received federal bailout money under the program known as TARP.The political newcomer has stressed that no bank he owned ever took the bailout money when it was offered.
Obama talks economy in Ohio, Romney in North Carolina
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday, April 18th that his Republican rivals are sincere, patriotic and absolutely wrong about how to reinvigorate the economy.
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday, April 18th that his Republican rivals are sincere, patriotic and absolutely wrong about how to reinvigorate the economy.