Preliminary estimates indicate flooding has caused millions in damage in western WI; Gov. Walker tours damage
Wisconsin emergency officials say preliminary estimates show flooding over the last few days has caused millions of dollars in damage across a number of western counties.State emergency officials issued a news release Friday evening, September 23rd, tallying the damage.Richland County reported more than 40 homes have been damaged, with one destroyed.
Governor Walker to tour flood damage in southwestern Wisconsin
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Latest on flooding along rain-swollen rivers in Iowa and Wisconsin (all times local):5 p.m.Gov.
Walgreens unveils drug disposal program, places prescription medication kiosks in stores
MILWAUKEE -- Walgreens is joining the fight to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who might misuse them.
"They agreed to support the nominee:" Now, GOP party chair is pressing Republicans to back Donald Trump
KENOSHA -- Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has a warning for "Never Trump" Republicans -- support the nominee or your chances of running for president could come "never again."
Gov. Walker helps GOP running mate Mike Pence prepare for debate, stands in for Tim Kaine
INDIANAPOLIS — It's not every day you hear Wisconsin Gov.
Assembly Democrats demand hearings on Governor Walker documents
MADISON — Assembly Democrats want hearings on whether documents leaked to a newspaper show Republican Gov.
"It doesn't make sense:" Scott Walker's proposed DOT budget has members of his own party unhappy
WAUWATOSA -- Governor Scott Walker traveled the state on Thursday, September 15th to tout the latest Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) budget proposal, saying it reflects his administration's priorities.
"Nobody should be shocked:" Governor Walker reacts to leaked John Doe documents
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker would not say if he pursued corporate cash for a conservative group.
Governor Scott Walker defends transportation spending plan
EDGERTON — Gov.
Leaked documents: Governor Walker sought corporate donations in 2012 recall
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker and Republican lawmakers protected lead paint manufacturers after one of their owners helped Republicans win elections.
Judge: State violated records law by withholding voter names
MADISON — A judge says state labor officials should have released voters' names during the Madison teachers union's recertification election last year.Gov.
Protesters gather at Wisconsin state Capitol
MADISON — Several dozen demonstrators are converging on the state Capitol to protest a host of issues ranging from poverty to racism.The protest was one of 30 demonstrations scheduled nationwide as part of the "Moral Monday" movement.
"Join the fight:" Gov. Walker declares September "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month"
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, September 8th officially declared the month of September "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month."Governor Walker, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin presented the proclamation to hospital staff and representatives of G9 or Gold in September.The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting children dealing with cancer and their families.“The number one disease killing children in our nation is childhood cancer and every year we see this number increase,” Governor Walker said in a statement.“This proclamation encourages our citizens to proudly wear and display gold in solidarity and inspires others to join the fight against childhood cancer.
"A real loss to the legal community:" Colleagues, attorneys mourn passing of Judge Rudolph Randa
MILWAUKEE -- Rudolph Randa, the federal judge who blocked a John Doe investigation of Gov.
DHS data: Since work requirement went into effect for FoodShare participants, thousands have joined the workforce
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, August 31st announced new data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows thousands of FoodShare members participating in the new "FoodShare Employment and Training" program are working, and earning wages "significantly higher than minimum wage."According to the DHS data, the participants in the program are working more than 30 hours per week, and earning an average of $11.99 per hour.The worker training requirement went into effect statewide in April 2015.Under the work requirement, able-bodied adults between the ages of 18-49 who do not have children living in the home are required work a minimum of 80 hours per month or participate in an employment and training program, such as FSET.The alternative is for able-bodied adults to work and participate in an allowable employment training program for a combined total of at least 80 hours per each month, unless they have an exemption from meeting the work requirement.FoodShare members required to meet this work requirement who choose not to participate in the worker training programs are limited to three months of FoodShare benefits in a 36-month period.Since then, nearly 14,500 FoodShare members in the training program have entered the workforce.“Wisconsin is unique because we made a significant investment in our employment training program for able-bodied adults through the FoodShare program.
Gov. Walker, lawmakers call for investigation into vets home
MADISON — Gov.