Governor Scott Walker OKs voter ID receipts at the polls
MADISON— Gov.
Faculty at UW-Milwaukee votes "no confidence" in UW System
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
Gov. Walker to skip $101 million in debt payments for second year in a row
MADISON -- For the second year in a row, Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker plans trade mission to Mexico in June
MADISON— Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker kicks off Wisconsin fishing opener at Minong Flowage
GORDON, Wis. — Gov.
Lawmakers suggest Fort McMurray wildfire refugees could be housed at Wisconsin State Fair Park
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency officials battling the growing and unpredictable Alberta wildfire may get a stroke of brisk, wet luck as a cold front brings a strong chance of showers Sunday night, May 8th, followed by lower temperatures and more humidity next week.
With Cruz and Kasich out, Gov. Walker says, "Donald Trump is clearly better than Hillary Clinton"
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Republicans on Wednesday, May 4 were mulling whether to throw their support behind the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump.Trump is the lone Republican standing, with his seven straight primary victories forcing rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich from the race.
Gov. Walker approves rule requiring those receiving unemployment benefits to pass drug test
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, May 4th approved a rule requiring certain Wisconsinites receiving unemployment insurance benefits to pass a drug test.“This new rule brings us one step closer to moving Wisconsinites from government dependence to true independence,” Governor Walker said in a statement issued to FOX6 News. “We frequently hear from employers that they have good paying jobs, but they need their workers to be drug-free.
Civil service change criticized within Walker administration
MADISON — A memo within Gov.
"Hail Carly" pass: Cruz names Fiorina, not Walker, as his vice presidential pick
MILWAUKEE -- Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz named Carly Fiorina as his vice presidential pick, ending speculation that Gov.
Gov. Walker signs bill expanding property owners' rights
MADISON — Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs drunken driving sobriety proposal
MADISON — Gov.
Voces de la Frontera urges boycott of Menards after Gov. Walker signed bill into law -- but why?
MILWAUKEE -- Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant rights organization, is calling for a boycott of Menards after a bill was signed into law by Governor Scott Walker this week.
Gov. Scott Walker signs bill requiring school CPR training
MADISON — Wisconsin schools will be required to provide CPR training in every health course between seventh grade and 12th grade under a bill signed by Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, April 26th.Under current law, all public, charter and private schools must offer high school students instruction in CPR and external defibrillators.
Gov. Walker, Tommy Thompson among Wisconsin statewide delegates
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
"It's wrong:" Mayor Barrett speaks out after Gov. Walker signs into law so-called "zombie homes" bill
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that will give lenders up to a year before they must sell abandoned properties known as "zombie homes." It is a move Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett believes will lead to an increase in crime in Milwaukee.Barrett says these so-called "zombie homes" are unwanted by the lending banks.According to Barrett, more "zombie homes" means more places for criminals to conduct illegal activity in Milwaukee.
Governor Scott Walker signs five bills aimed at improving the lives of veterans
WAUSAU/DE PERE -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law five bills that the Governor's Office says will provide greater resources and tools for the state's veterans -- to make it easier for them to gain employment.Walker signed three bills (Assembly Bill 693, Senate Bill 418, Senate Bill 575) into law in Wausau, at the American Legion Post 10, the Governor's Office said in a statement.Two bills (Senate Bill 419 and Assembly Bill 441) were signed into law in De Pere -- at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin Headquarters.Walker said this in the statement: