Gov. Walker defends overhauling civil service law, says it doesn't go back on his words in 2011
MADISON -- Union leaders say Governor Scott Walker is taking out frustration over his failed presidential campaign on them.
"I'm going to look forwards:" Gov. Walker breaks silence after leaving presidential race
BEAVER DAM -- Governor Scott Walker on Friday broke four days of silence since quitting the presidential race by refusing to talk about why his campaign failed.Walker, answering questions from reporters at Apache Stainless Equipment Corp.
Dems want Gov. Walker to pay for security detail during pres. campaign: "We want the taxpayer reimbursed immediately"
MADISON -- We still don't know how much Governor Scott Walker's failed presidential campaign owes Wisconsin taxpayers for his security detail during the 10-week race, but Democrats want a full accounting of it.
Lawmakers: state employee viewing porn at work shows civil service law needs fixing
MADISON -- Republicans used a decade-old example of a state employee who couldn't be fired despite watching pornography at work to call for changes to Wisconsin's civil service law.Gov.
Governor Scott Walker supports bill to reshape state hiring process
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker is telling Republican state Assembly members that he supports a plan making it easier to fire state workers as part of a rewrite of the law governing the hiring and firing process.Walker spoke about the plan during a 15-minute speech to Assembly Republicans on Thursday, September 24th.Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke and Sen.
Democrats call on Gov. Walker to pay for travel costs for security team during pres. campaign
MADISON — Democrats are calling on Gov.
Governor Scott Walker to make first public appearance since dropping out of presidential race Friday
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker plans to make his first public appearance since dropping out of the presidential race on Friday, September 25th.Walker's spokeswoman Jocelyn Webster said Wednesday that Walker will appear Friday in Beaver Dam to celebrate the anniversary of a local business.
Gov. Walker's presidential campaign is over, so what went wrong, and what's next for him?
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, September 21st made an announcement in Madison that shocked some: After 10 weeks on the campaign trail, he dropped out of the 2016 race for president -- officially suspending his campaign.
"I've been there:" Tommy Thompson, who dropped out of pres. race himself, has advice for Walker
MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is back at work at the state Capitol after his abrupt exit from the Republican presidential race.Walker's spokeswoman Jocelyn Webster said Tuesday, September 22nd that Walker was spending most of his day in briefings with executive staff and he would not make any public appearances.She says that Walker "looks forward to continuing to work hard for the people of Wisconsin for the remainder of his term."
FOX6's Ted Perry reacts to Gov. Walker's decision to suspend 2016 campaign after 10 weeks
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, September 21st announced he is suspending his campaign for president of the United States after 10 weeks on the campaign trail.FOX6's Ted Perry had this to say on Walker's campaign and his decision to drop out of the race:
Scott Walker: Fast facts as compiled by CNN's political team
WASHINGTON -- Here is a look at the life of Scott Walker, Republican Governor of Wisconsin and 2016 presidential candidate.Personal: Birth date: November 2, 1967Birth place: Colorado Springs, ColoradoBirth name: Scott Kevin WalkerFather: Llewellyn Walker, Baptist preacherMother: Patricia (Fitch) Walker, bookkeeperMarriage: Tonette (Tarantino) WalkerChildren: Matt; AlexEducation: Attended Marquette University, 1986-1990Religion: Evangelical ChristianOther Facts: Is the first governor in U.S. history to successfully survive a recall election.While a sophomore at Marquette, he unsuccessfully ran for student body president.Walker is an Eagle Scout.Timeline: 1988-1990 - While a student at Marquette, Walker works for IBM as a salesman.1990 - Unsuccessful bid for Milwaukee's 7th district seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly.1990-1994 - Marketing and development, American Red Cross.1993-2002 - Wins a special election to represent Wauwatosa in the state assembly, and is re-elected four times.2002 - Walker is elected Milwaukee County Executive in a special election.
Governor Walker doesn't show up in the polls; plans to make a comeback
MILWAUKEE -- If Governor Walker plans to make a comeback in the presidential campaign, he'll have to start from rock bottom.
Reports: Walker donors get skittish, campaign denies staff shakeup plans
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.
GOP Debate: Governor Walker starts strong out of the gate, but then falls silent
CALIFORNIA -- Governor Walker disappeared for long stretches during Wednesday night's Presidential debate in California -- although he did take aim on Donald Trump at the very beginning.These debates are free advertising, but you have to get your time on TV to do it, and Walker hasn't done it.He only got a couple questions during Wednesday night's debate and at one point, he didn't talk for 36 minutes.
Presidential campaign: Gov. Scott Walker wants to eliminate federal unions
MADISON— Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker's presidential run started when he took on labor.
As support in polls continue to fall, Scott Walker hopes to rally in Iowa
IOWA -- Governor Scott Walker continues his presidential campaign in Iowa this weekend, September 11-13th.Saturday, the Republican presidential hopeful attended a tailgate party at the Iowa State football game.
Presidential campaign speech: Scott Walker promises to fight federal unions
EUREKA, Illinois — Scott Walker promises to tackle union power at the federal level just like he did as governor in Wisconsin.
Scott Walker: United States should not take in Syrian refugees, and instead focus on ISIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker says the United States should not take in Syrian refugees.Wisconsin Public Radio reported Wednesday that Walker clarified his position after refusing to address the question when asked about it in New Hampshire.Walker told reporters following a business summit in Eau Claire that America should focus on taking out the Islamic State terrorist group to solve the humanitarian crisis in Syria.Walker says the U.S. is already putting plenty of resources into humanitarian efforts.
Republican lawmaker defends floundering job-creation agency during hearing to discuss audit
MADISON — A Republican lawmaker on the Legislature's audit committee is defending Governor Scott Walker's floundering job-creation agency during a hearing.The panel met Wednesday, September 9th to discuss a May audit reviewing the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's performance.The audit noted that WEDC's contracts with grant and loan recipients haven't complied with state law and the agency hasn't demanded proof that award recipients are actually creating or retaining jobs.
Combating drug abuse: After 7 bills passed last year, Rep. John Nygren introduces more legislation
MADISON — A Republican lawmaker whose daughter has struggled with a heroin addiction is planning to introduce more legislation to combat the drug.Rep.