Sen. Ron Johnson: U.S. must send ground troops to fight ISIS
EAU CLAIRE (AP) — U.S. Sen.
Deeply concerned about ISIS, Senators Johnson, Baldwin speak out ahead of President's address
MADISON (WITI) -- "A clear and present danger" -- the words one Wisconsin Senator uses to describe the threat to American from the terrorist organization known as ISIS.
Gov. Walker issues ice bucket challenge, Sen. Ron Johnson accepts
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov.
"It's not helping:" Senator Ron Johnson criticizing his own party over attack ads in governor's race
MADISON (WITI) -- United States Senator Ron Johnson is criticizing his own party's strategy in the race for governor.
Federal judge tosses Affordable Care Act lawsuit filed by Senator Ron Johnson
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Wisconsin Republican Sen.
Judge in Green Bay hears arguments in Obamacare lawsuit filed by Sen. Ron Johnson
GREEN BAY (WITI) — Should members of Congress and their employees get special treatment when it comes to getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?
Sen. Ron Johnson (R) offers GOP response to presidential visit
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson offered the Republican response to President Barack Obama's visit to the Waukesha GE Gas Engine Plant.
Senator Ron Johnson files lawsuit against Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is taking on the Affordable Care Act.
Wis. senators weigh in on deal to avoid government shutdown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate reached a deal on Wednesday, October 16th to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.What do Wisconsin's senators think of the deal?
Wisconsin lawmakers at Capitol Hill react to shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers were at the Capitol Thursday afternoon, October 3rd as shots were fired and a lock-down incident unfolded.
Senators pressure House to pass immigration bill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The issue of immigration will be waiting for Congress when it returns from summer break in September -- but Wisconsin Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are working behind the scenes, advising members of the House of Representatives how to vote.In July, an immigration overhaul bill sailed through the Senate with bipartisan support in a 68-32 vote.Republican Senator Ron Johnson voted "no," saying the plan doesn't begin to fix the problem.
Weekend of reflection to remember Sikh Temple shooting victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A weekend of reflection, honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, began on Friday, August 3rd with a ceremony at Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse.Victims' families, friends and community leaders came together on Friday to reflect upon a year that changed so many lives.
Senators Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin talk immigration and the House
MADISON (WITI) -- The sweeping immigration reform that passed in the U.S. Senate last month has been halted in the House, as the GOP has found flaws in the plan.
WI senators react to NSA data collection issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The British newspaper that broke the story about the government tapping into cell phone records is now naming the man who leaked the information."The Guardian" says 29-year-old Edward Snowden agreed to have his identity revealed.Snowden is a former technical assistant at the CIA and has been working at the National Security Agency for outside contractors.Snowden told the paper "I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties."Snowden's employer calls the leak shocking, and says it violates their code of contract.As this issue continues to develop, Wisconsin's senators will have a say in how Congress reacts.
Group rallies for immigration reform outside Senator's office
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A large crowd gathered outside Senator Ron Johnson's office on Thursday, May 30th, rallying for immigration reform.
Waterford post office named for fallen soldier, Capt. Rhett Schiller
WATERFORD (WITI) -- The post office in Waterford was renamed on Thursday, May 2nd in honor of a fallen Racine soldier, Capt.
Business Journal Report (4-9-13)
In business news for Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 -- Aurora Healthcare is spending $11 million on relocating and remodeling its Brookfield clinic on 138th and Capitol.
J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson out after troubled tenure
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Ron Johnson era is over at J.C. Penney.The troubled department-store chain announced late Monday that Johnson is stepping down and leaving the company after just a year and a half.
Wis. Senators Baldwin, Johnson discuss same-sex marriage debate
MADISON (WITI) -- The positions of Wisconsin's two U.S. senators on the issue of same-sex marriage equality reflect the divide on this issue in the country.
Wisconsin politicians discuss meetings with President Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Wisconsin politicians took center stage on the Sunday talk shows on Sunday, March 10th.Congressman Paul Ryan appeared on FOX News Sunday -- previewing this week's release of his budget proposal.Last Thursday, he had lunch with President Obama."This is the first time I've had a conversation with the President lasting longer than two minutes or televised exchanges, so I've never really had conversation with him on these issues before.