Gov. Walker announces more than $500K in grants for assistance to minority-owned businesses
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation awarded more than $500,000 in grants on Wednesday, December 14th.
State Sen. Jennifer Shilling says she has no plans to run for governor
MADISON — Democratic state Sen.
Wisconsin DNR suggests higher fees, naming rights at state parks
MADISON — Higher fees, more electricity, rental cabins and corporate sponsorships could be in store for Wisconsin's state parks.The 2015 state budget removed all state support from the parks and raised admission fees.
Governor Walker issues statement in remembrance of attack on Pearl Harbor
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, December 7th issued a statement in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred 75 years ago.Read the full statement below:
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos takes ride in back of ambulance to show why more money's needed for roads
MADISON — Wisconsin state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos took a ride in the back of an ambulance in a video to make the case for why more funding needs to be spent on roads, although fellow Republicans say it would be a waste of money.The GOP infighting played out in a public relations battle one day ahead of the Assembly Transportation committee's Tuesday hearing on the state Transportation Department's proposed 2017-19 budget.
Governor Scott Walker visiting US troops in Middle East
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker pushes for expanded rural broadband
SEYMOUR — Gov.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos: No easy solution for state's $1 billion transportation budget deficit
MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wants to make it clear that there are "No Easy Answers" for solving the state's $1 billion transportation budget deficit.That's the title of a 27-page document Vos distributed to Republican Assembly members in advance of the next legislative session, laying out possible solutions to the funding shortfall.Figuring out what to do about Wisconsin's crumbling roads and massive ongoing highway projects in the most populated parts of the state is expected to be one of the most difficult issues the Legislature faces next year.Gov.
"Restoring the neighborhoods:" $2M grant brings hope to residents near Milwaukee's Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee alderman on Tuesday, November 22nd approved a $2 million plan to tear down or fix up vacant houses in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects call for investigation into leaks in Gov. Walker John Doe case
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected calls for it to investigate the leak of evidence collected in a secret investigation into Gov.
Wisconsin faces nearly $700 million budget hole
MADISON — Gov.
Melvin Laird, Vietnam War defense secretary, dies at 94
MARSHFIELD — President Richard Nixon's first defense secretary, Melvin Laird, has died.
Wisconsin Capitol Christmas tree coming from Eagle River
MADISON — The Christmas tree that will be on display in the Wisconsin state Capitol this year is coming from Eagle River.Gov.
"It helped us:" Donald Trump's strong support benefits GOP in Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON -- Republicans have their biggest majorities in decades in Madison -- and they're giving some of the credit to Donald Trump.At the Capitol in Madison, Republicans picked up a seat in both the Assembly and Senate.
GOP gears up for road fight, health care repeals
MADISON — Republicans will have their biggest majorities in the state Senate and Assembly in decades when the legislative session begins in January.
"Incredible victory:" House Speaker Paul Ryan, Governor Walker react to Trump victory
House Speaker Paul Ryan calls Donald Trump's win an "incredible victory" but work now must turn to "bringing the country together."And Wisconsin Gov.