At Erin Hills, Walker promotes upcoming golf events: "Honored to host 3 of golf’s most prestigious events"
HARTFORD– On Wednesday, June 24th, Governor Scott Walker joined local officials at Erin Hills Golf Course to promote the 2015 PGA Championship, 2017 U.S. Open, and 2020 Ryder Cup coming to Wisconsin.“Wisconsin is home to a number of world-class venues and we are honored to host three of golf’s most prestigious events,” Governor Walker said. “We look forward to showcasing our wonderful hospitality and all the beauty Wisconsin has to offer.”In 2017, Wisconsin will host the U.S. Open for the first time at Erin Hills Golf Course.
"He's sort of keeping up with the Joneses:" Governor Walker inches closer to a run for president
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker takes a step closer to a run for president -- possibly the last step before a formal announcement.Walker has still not declared he is running for President.
Governor Scott Walker takes another step toward presidential run
MADISON — Stepping closer to an all-but-inevitable White House bid, Wisconsin Gov.
Budget committee won't meet this week; roads funding is biggest budget holdup
MADISON— The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee won't meet this week as lawmakers continue wrestling over which roads projects would be affected by an $800 million cut in funding.Joint Finance Committee co-chair Sen.
Governor Walker returns to Wisconsin after trade mission to Canada, Wisconsin’s largest export destination
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker and representatives of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) returned to Wisconsin Wednesday, June 17th following a business development mission to Canada.“This mission enabled us to further strengthen and build relationships with our neighbors to the north and to personally talk to Canadian business leaders and others about why Wisconsin merits serious consideration for future investment,” Governor Walker said. “These meetings are a great opportunity to showcase Wisconsin’s strengths, as well as learn more about the needs of these companies.
“We have a great story to tell:" Walker touts Wisconsin's pro-business climate in Canada
MONTREAL -- Governor Scott Walker and officials with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) met Tuesday, June 16th with dozens of Canadian business executives to make the case for why their companies should consider establishing or expanding operations in Wisconsin.“We have a great story to tell about why Wisconsin deserves strong consideration from Canadian companies looking to expand in the U.S.,” said Governor Walker. “Whether it’s our outstanding workforce, our strong education system, or the business-friendly policies that we have enacted over the last four years, there are plenty of reasons why Wisconsin is a strong option for Canadian businesses ready to grow.
“Connecting Across Borders:" Governor Walker's office issues statement on trade mission to Canada
CANADA -- Governor Scott Walker attended and spoke at the 2015 Leadership Summit of the Great Lakes and St.
Kelly Rindfleisch, one of Walker's former aides, asks Supreme Court to toss her conviction
MADISON -- One of Governor Scott Walker's former aides has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to toss out her conviction for campaigning on government time.Kelly Rindfleisch served as Walker's deputy chief of staff when Walker was the Milwaukee County executive.Prosecutors accused her of working on Walker's gubernatorial campaign and Republican Brett Davis' lieutenant government campaign out of her county office.
Governor Walker in Canada for trade mission; Wisconsin's largest export destination
CANADA -- Governor Scott Walker plans to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper while in the country for a trade mission.Walker left for Canada on Friday, June 12th and was scheduled to return on Wednesday, June 17th.
Judge awards $45K in legal fees, damages to six protesters cited at Capitol in 2011
MADISON -- A judge has awarded nearly $45,000 in legal fees and damages to six protesters issued citations during demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Capitol four years ago.The Wisconsin State Journal reports Dane County Judge Frank Remington on Tuesday awarded compensation for attorney fees as well as awards for loss of liberty, emotional distress and damage to reputation.The six protesters were issued citations while protesting Republican Governor Scott Walker's 2011 legislation that effectively ended collective bargaining rights of most public employees.
Governor Walker touts education success story, teacher strikes back saying "he did not have her permission"
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker keeps highlighting a Wisconsin English teacher while on the campaign trail.
Bill headed to Governor Walker's desk that would make lying about serving in the military a crime
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime.The Republican authored bill would make falsely claiming military service or a military award a misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines.
Governor Walker: "No reason" changes he's championed to public education can't be pushed nationwide
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker says in an opinion column that there's "no reason" changes he championed to public education in Wisconsin can't be pushed nationwide.Walker doesn't say in the column published Wednesday, June 10th in the Des Moines Register which specific parts of his education agenda enacted in Wisconsin he would want to see nationwide.
Wisconsin Senate approves 20-week abortion ban bill
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Senate has advanced a fast-tracked bill that would ban non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.The Republican-controlled Senate passed the measure Tuesday night on a 19-14 vote on party lines.
"Why are we putting any public money into this?" City leaders, public question details on Bucks arena funding plan
MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Michael Murphy scheduled a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting for Friday afternoon, June 5th to allow council members and the public in Milwaukee to hear details on the proposed arena funding plan now in play.
"Cheaper to keep them:" Gov. Walker, state, local leaders announce funding plan for Bucks arena
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.
"We want a good deal or no deal at all:" Group concerned over quality of jobs associated with new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.