Republicans propose term limits for Wisconsin lawmakers

MADISON — Wisconsin state lawmakers and the governor would be term limited under a long shot proposal being circulated by Republicans in the Legislature.The constitutional amendment is sponsored by Rep.

Gov. Walker issues letter to John Kerry indicating WI won't cooperate with Syrian refugee resettlement

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell expressing deep concerns regarding the federal refugee resettlement program’s security procedures for Syrian refugees -- and notifying them that Wisconsin will not participate in efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in Wisconsin.

Assembly sends campaign finance overhaul bill to Governor Walker

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill doubling campaign contribution limits and allowing candidates to coordinate with shadowy special interest groups without debate.Democrats had previously recused themselves from voting on the bill, and because of that they were not permitted to offer amendments or debate the measure Monday.

Assembly set to approve self-insurance oversight bill

MADISON — The Legislature's budget-writing committee would have to approve any contract moving Wisconsin public workers into a self-insurance model under a bill up for approval in the state Assembly.The measure being debated Monday comes as Gov.

Democrats, advocacy groups unveil alternative finance bill

MADISON — Democratic state lawmakers are proposing an alternative campaign finance bill that would require more disclosure and donations and prohibits coordination with issue advocacy groups.The approach from Democratic state Rep.