Gov. Walker tours Sojourner Family Peace Center as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker toured the Sojourner Family Peace Center Thursday, October 29th as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Gov. Scott Walker releases partial list of mansion visitors
MADISON — A liberal advocacy group is objecting to Gov.
State Senate leader hoping to vote on elections board next week
MADISON — The Republican leader of the state Senate is optimistic that bills dissolving Wisconsin's unique nonpartisan elections board and rewriting the state's campaign finance law will be passed next week.A spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Wednesday that talks are ongoing with senators to reach consensus on the measures.
‘The Big Cheese:' Governor Walker, Megabus officials unveil Wisconsin state bus
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker was joined by megabus.com representatives Tuesday, October 27th at the Executive Residence to unveil “The Big Cheese” double decker bus, which has been named to honor the state of Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker in Milwaukee for Freshwater Plaza groundbreaking; a $46 million development
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker joined community and business leaders in a ceremony Thursday, October 22nd to celebrate the Freshwater Plaza groundbreaking in Milwaukee.The Freshwater Plaza is being developed by Wangard Partners, Inc.
Gov. Scott Walker says he'll sign bill banning 'John Doe' probes
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Gov.
Republican divide over Wisconsin road funding leaves Democrats holding the cards
MADISON -- Senate Republicans are objecting to Gov.
Votes planned: Bill that would overhaul Wisconsin's civil service system moving forward
MADISON — A Republican-backed bill also supported by Gov.
Senator Alberta Darling: Senate won't go along with Gov. Walker's request for $200M more for roads
MADISON — The Republican co-chair of the Legislature's powerful budget committee says the Senate won't go along with Governor Scott Walker's request to approve $200 million of more borrowing this year to pay for roads.Sen.
Senate confirms Gov. Walker's decision to appoint Mark Hogan as CEO of WEDC
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate has confirmed Governor Scott Walker's decision to appoint a campaign donor to lead his troubled economic development agency.Walker appointed Mark Hogan to replace Reed Hall as CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in September.
Governor Walker tours "Healing House" in Racine Co. as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
RACINE COUNTY -- Governor Scott Walker toured the "Healing House" in Racine County on Monday, October 19th -- as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Democrats say Republican bills being fast-tracked opening up a new era of corruption in politics
MADISON -- Some controversial new bills up for debate and possible vote in Madison as early as Tuesday, October 20th could change the way elections, political contributions and investigations into political corruption are handled.
"Have you no decency?" GAB director questioned as watchdog's fate hangs in balance
MADISON -- The director of Wisconsin's top government watchdog became visibly upset when a Republican lawmaker repeatedly questioned him during a public hearing Tuesday on legislation that would break apart and replace his agency.State Sen.
Presidential campaign spending: Reports show Gov. Walker's team spent about $90K/day
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Gov.
Dept. of Administration: Wisconsin finished fiscal year with $135.6 million surplus
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker's administration says the state finished the last fiscal year with a $135 million surplus.The Department of Administration released report on Thursday that found the state finished the fiscal year that ended June 30 with a balance of $135.6 million in its general fund, which includes taxes, gaming compact revenue and other revenue generated by state agencies.The report noted the state brought in a little more than $15.7 billion in general fund revenue through taxes and departmental revenues.
Assembly Majority Leader Steineke says no changes coming to civil service bill
MADISON — The Republican sponsor of a bill overhauling Wisconsin's civil service system affecting about 29,000 state workers says he's optimistic a deal can be reached to pass the measure.The proposal is stalled in the Senate because Republican Sen.