Supporters join Walker on campaign trail in tied governor's race: 'He's done a great job for us'

Supporters join Walker on campaign trail in tied governor's race: 'He's done a great job for us'

WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, Nov. 1 kicked off his final statewide bus tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election in an effort to sway undecided voters, one day after the Marquette University Law School poll showed Walker tied with Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers -- both receiving 47 percent support."From our standpoint, I'm asking for your vote," said Walker.House Speaker Paul Ryan, Leah Vukmir, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Walker at Mathison Manufacturing in Waukesha.

Gov. Walker kicks off final statewide bus tour with Kleefisch, Speaker Paul Ryan

Gov. Walker kicks off final statewide bus tour with Kleefisch, Speaker Paul Ryan

WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Speaker Paul Ryan in Waukesha Thursday, Nov. 1 to kick off his final statewide bus tour before election day.“I’m looking forward to being joined by good friends as we travel throughout Wisconsin over the next few days to share our positive vision for Wisconsin’s future,” said Scott Walker.

Tonette Walker, Rebecca Kleefisch, Leah Vukmir make campaign stop in Menomonee Falls

Tonette Walker, Rebecca Kleefisch, Leah Vukmir make campaign stop in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- First lady Tonette Walker, amid a statewide tour ahead of the Nov. 6 election, stopped in Menomonee Falls to highlight small businesses owned by women.Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Leah Vukmir joined Tonette Walker at Duwe Metal Products Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.

Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years

Opioid prescriptions drop 32 percent over last 3 years

MADISON — A new state report shows doctors have been prescribing fewer opioids over the last three years.The report from the state Controlled Substances Board shows opioid prescriptions have decreased 32 percent over the last three years, from 1,285,940 prescriptions in the first quarter of 2015 to 872,735 prescriptions in the third quarter of 2018.The numbers are based on data from the state prescription drug monitoring program.Gov.

Final push for early voting on across Wisconsin

Final push for early voting on across Wisconsin

MADISON — The final push for early voting is on across Wisconsin, and high-profile surrogates are expected to rally with candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate and other offices ahead of the election just eight days away.Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers was planning Monday to urge students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to vote early.

Outside groups dump nearly $24M into Wisconsin elections

Outside groups dump nearly $24M into Wisconsin elections

MADISON — A new report shows Republicans and Democratic groups have poured nearly $24 million into Wisconsin elections.Government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign released findings Wednesday that show Republican express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million and Democratic express advocacy groups have spent about $6.6 million.