State of Wisconsin prepared to welcome Santa Claus: "A mission we look forward to each year"
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker directed the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management to once again provide assistance for a special holiday traveler Wednesday night, as he makes his annual rounds through the Badger State."This is a mission we look forward to every year," Walker said. "By tasking the Wisconsin National Guard and Wisconsin Emergency Management with providing food and water for the reindeer, along with hot cocoa and weather updates for Santa Claus, we are doing our part to help the jolly old elf deliver presents to all the good boys and girls in Wisconsin."Maj.
Video: Gov. Walker, Maj. General Dunbar have holiday message for Wisconsin's troops, veterans
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker and Major General Don Dunbar, Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard, released the following holiday video message for our troops and veterans this holiday season.
Prosecutors file motion to intervene in Gov. Walker probe appeal
MADISON — The remaining prosecutors in a secret investigation into Gov.
Records: Gov. Walker told of juvenile prison problems last year
MADISON — Records released by Gov.
Elections board settles lawsuit over Governor Scott Walker recall lawsuit
MILWAUKEE — The state's elections board and the Wisconsin Club for Growth say they've reached a settlement over a lawsuit related to an investigation into Governor Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign.Government Accountability Board Director Kevin Kennedy said Thursday, December 17th the deal ends the case and saves taxpayers money.Club for Growth attorney Eddie Greim confirmed that the agreement ends the lawsuit, but said his group won concessions that will affect how the GAB operates.The Club for Growth has said the GAB violated state law and overstepped its authority in a John Doe investigation into whether Walker's recall campaign had illegally coordinated with conservative political groups.
Governor Walker signs 10 bills, including one that eliminates the Government Accountability Board
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker signed 10 bills into law Wednesday, December 16th at the Capitol -- including one that eliminates the Government Accountability Board.Below you'll see details on each bill signed into law via the Governor's Office:Assembly Bill 387 – repeals and recreates Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin statutes relating to campaign finance.
Governor Walker expected to sign bill that overhauls campaign finance regulations
MADISON -- The state Government Accountability Board is getting ready to implement changes to Wisconsin's campaign finance laws.Gov.
Democratic Senator Dave Hansen apologizes for retweet of profane, derogatory message
MADISON — Democratic Senator Dave Hansen has apologized to "anyone offended" by his retweet of a message that included a profane, derogatory reference to Republican Governor Scott Walker.Hansen said Tuesday, December 15th he was trying to share a tweet about new limits on political corruption investigations when he inadvertently posted the foul Twitter message that's derogatory to the governor and people with disabilities.Hansen says it's not the message he wanted to retweet.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald on Tuesday called for Hansen to apologize, issuing this statement:
"A great resource:" National Guard Bureau selects Wisconsin for home of cyber protection team
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker announced Monday, December 14th that the National Guard Bureau has selected Wisconsin to be the home of a new cyber protection team, to help Wisconsin and the nation defend itself from the ever-present cyber threat.Governor Walker's Office said this in a statement to FOX6 News:
Governor Scott Walker hints that he may run for third term
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker is hinting that he may be running for a third term.Walker told to the state chamber of commerce in a speech Wednesday, December 9th that he will unveil ideas next month in his State of the State speech for listening to Wisconsin residents and business owners.Walker says the initiative will look at what the goals should be for the state and what businesses and people can be attracted here.Walker says he wants to work on that for the remainder of his term "or whatever terms I'm blessed to serve thereafter."Walker's current term runs through 2018.Walker told donors to his failed presidential campaign in September that he hadn't decided on running for a third term.
Gov. Walker among the Republicans against Donald Trump's "Muslim ban" proposal
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Governor Scott Walker joins a growing number of Republicans publicly opposing presidential candidate Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States.Walker, who abandoned his own presidential campaign in September, was in Chippewa Falls Tuesday, December 8th where he told WQOW-TV that the country's founding principles are based on protecting religious liberties, so he disagrees with Trump's proposal."I think we need to remember that our founding principles were based in part on protecting religious liberties, and so I disagree with him on that.
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"Walker's a schmuck!" Four protesters escorted out as Gov. Walker lights menorah in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker stopped in Milwaukee on Monday, December 7th to celebrate Hanukkah, but members of a local Jewish group showed up to protest Walker's attempts to block Syrian refugees from settling in Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker says he will sign elections board bill next week
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Report: Overall state contracting rose in fiscal year 2015
MADISON — A report from Gov.
"See something, say something:" Gov. Walker encourages public awareness during holiday season
Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement representatives, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council Wednesday, December 2nd to remind Wisconsin citizens to be vigilant this holiday season and report any suspicious activity.“It’s incredibly important for Wisconsinites to be aware of their surroundings, especially during the holiday season when we attend special events, shop for our loved ones, and travel,” Governor Walker said. “If you see something that doesn’t look right or someone is acting suspicious, contact the local authorities.
"It’s awful:" Governor Walker reacts to mass shooting in San Bernardino; at least 14 killed
SAN BERNARDINO, Cali. — The hunt for one to three suspects was taking place near a San Bernardino, California, center for people with developmental disabilities, where at least 14 people were killed Wednesday, Police Chief Jarrod Burguan told reporters.Fourteen other people were wounded in the shooting, Burguan said.SWAT teams and the bomb squad were working to clear the buildings where the shootings took place.Governor Scott Walker reacted to this latest mass shooting on Wednesday."Certainly, it’s awful.
Wisconsin Supreme Court won't restart John Doe probe into Gov. Walker's recall campaign
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused Wednesday to allow an investigation into Gov.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announces bid for re-election in 2016
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told potential contributors Tuesday that he's running for a fourth term, officially entering a crowded race that features two city aldermen who are deeply critical of Barrett's policies.Barrett, who was first elected as mayor in 2004 and has since run two failed bids for governor, told his supporters that the economic recession and Republicans in state government for stacking the deck against Milwaukee.