Who's in, and who's out? Fox News names 10 candidates who will take part in GOP presidential debate
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The first Republican presidential debate is set for this Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland, Ohio.
Governor Scott Walker to sign Milwaukee Bucks arena funding bill August 12th at State Fair Park
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Governor Scott Walker will sign the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding bill next week -- on Wednesday, August 12th at State Fair Park.The Wisconsin Assembly passed the bill to have taxpayers pay $250 million to help pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee on July 28th.The bill passed on a bipartisan 52-34 vote.The Wisconsin Senate passed the bill on July 15th with a 21-10 vote.
Newly unsealed audio contradicts Walker aide's description of raid
MADISON — Newly unsealed audio made by law enforcement officers as they raided the home of a former longtime aide to Governor Scott Walker contradicts her description of how the search warrant was executed.The audio file was submitted to federal court in response to a lawsuit Walker's former aide Cindy Archer filed against prosecutors who led the John Doe investigation.Archer previously said police officers screamed at her, threw a search warrant at her and did not tell her of her constitutional rights during the 2011 raid.But an officer can be heard reading Archer the warrant and her rights.
Governor Scott Walker in New Hampshire for forum that's also a preview of GOP presidential debate
NEW HAMPSHIRE -- Governor Scott Walker was in New Hampshire Monday, August 3rd for a forum, as what will be a big week for the GOP began.Unlike Thursday's nationally televised presidential debate in Cleveland, Monday night's forum didn't have a cut-off for participation.In all, 14 Republican presidential candidates were scheduled to participate, a group that includes seven current or former governors, four senators, a businesswoman, a retired neurosurgeon and one former senator.Not participating was billionaire businessman Donald Trump, who has dominated the GOP primary in recent weeks but is one of the three major candidates who decided not to join.The top 10 Republican presidential candidates will take part in Thursday's debate.
Governor Walker takes campaign for president to California for forum put on by Koch brothers
DANA POINT, California -- Governor Scott Walker took his campaign for president to California this weekend -- taking part in a special forum put on by the billionaire Koch brothers in Dana Point.The Koch brothers and their network of donors are preparing to spend $890 million to influence elections in 2016, so it makes sense that several of the GOP candidates were in attendance for the event.On Saturday, August 1st, Governor Walker was asked how much money is too much money."In the end, money doesn't win elections.
Governor Walker makes stops in Iowa Friday as he gears up for first presidential debate
IOWA -- Governor Scott Walker was in Iowa Friday, July 31st as he continues to campaign for president.
Federal filings show super PAC supporting Scott Walker's bid for president has raised over $20M
WASHINGTON -- New federal filings show a super PAC supporting Governor Scott Walker's bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination has raised a little more than $20 million over the first 11 weeks or so of its existence.Filings released Friday, July 31st show Unintimidated PAC raised $20.02 million between April 16, when Walker's former campaign managers formed it, and June 30.
Wisconsin Assembly approves Milwaukee Bucks arena funding deal; Gov. Walker says he'll sign it
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday, July 28th passed a bill to have taxpayers pay $250 million to help pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.The bill passed on a bipartisan 52-34 vote.
Deal close at hand: Assembly to approve funding for $500 million Bucks arena
MADISON— Republican and Democratic state Assembly members are joining together to support a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
In Chicago, Governor Walker responds to attack from Trump: "I'm gonna tell people what I'm for, not what I'm against"
CHICAGO -- Governor Scott Walker's presidential campaign brought him closer to home on Monday, July 27th.
Joe Fadness leaving Wisconsin GOP to join Gov. Walker's presidential campaign
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Party executive director Joe Fadness is leaving his position to join Scott Walker's presidential campaign.The state party announced the move on Monday.
"Finally I can attack him:" Donald Trump says gloves are off when it comes to Scott Walker
OSKALOOSA, Iowa -- Donald Trump has made another remark at a campaign event in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Chattanooga shooting victim, Sgt. Carson Holmquist, laid to rest in Granstburg
GRANTSBURG -- A small Wisconsin town has said goodbye to a Marine killed in the attack on a Navy-Marine reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Visitation, funeral planned for slain Wisconsin Marine on Saturday
GRANTSBURG, Wis. — A visitation and funeral are planned for a Wisconsin native who was among the four Marines and one sailor slain in the July 16 shootings at the Navy-Marine reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.25-year-old Sgt.
Scott Walker announces senior presidential campaign team
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Open records changes: Newly released emails show Assembly Speaker Robin Vos drafted the language
MADISON -- Newly released emails specify which lawmaker led the push to restrict access to government records.
On the campaign trail, Scott Walker makes remarks at conservative gathering in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Governor Scott Walker was set to describe his presidential ambitions at a conservative gathering in San Diego Thursday, July 23rd.The Republican was a young state legislator when he joined the American Legislative Exchange Council, which is holding its annual showcase for political causes.The group known as Alec promotes model legislation for state lawmakers on a wide range of business-friendly issues, including "Right-to-Work" measures to prohibit companies and unions from requiring employees to be union members.At the gathering, Walker outlined his presidential platform -- focusing on reform, growth and safety.
On the stump: Scott Walker's mission to connect with middle class includes name dropping
NASHVILLE -- Governor Scott Walker stopped in Nashville on Wednesday, July 22nd -- the next stop on his presidential campaign tour.If you've been following the 2016 race for the White House, chances are you have heard this story."Over the years, I've learned if I'm going to go buy a shirt, I go to that rack that says it was $29.99 -- and now it's marked down to $19.99," said Scott Walker.
"A huge step forward:" Governor Walker issues executive order to arm Wisconsin National Guard
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order on Tuesday, July 21st allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.