4 new ads land on both sides of Wisconsin governor's race

MADISON — Four new television ads in Wisconsin's tight race for governor have been released.Two from the Republican Governors Association attack Democratic candidate Tony Evers' support for repealing a manufacturing and agriculture tax credit program that Republican Gov.

Canada-US reach deal to stay in trade pact with Mexico

WASHINGTON  — Canada is back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.In a joint statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the late Sunday agreement "will strengthen the middle class, and create good, well-paying jobs and new opportunities for the nearly half billion people who call North America home."The new deal, reached just before the midnight deadline imposed by the U.S., will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

Gov. Walker touts proposed homestead tax credit he says will keep seniors in their homes

WEST ALLIS -- Governor Scott Walker says the homestead tax credit would keep seniors in their homes, and it's a proposal he's touting on the campaign trail as he seeks re-election to a third term.Governor Walker on Monday, Oct. 1 invited the media to Carol Kimpel's home in West Allis."I've been in here since it was built," said Kimpel.

Medical College of Wisconsin hosts inaugural Cancer Crush run/walk

MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds laced up their shoes and came together to crush cancer at the Medical College of Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22.The Cancer Crush run/walk event was the first of its kind for the medical college, raising money for cancer research in Wisconsin.James Thomas, Interim Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, says they have more than 150 clinical trials helping to learn more about beating cancer.PHOTO GALLERYGov.

Tony Evers says Wisconsin's priorities are 'out of whack,' floats tax hikes

MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.