Students fight back against cuts to UW System that now look more likely: "It's hard to afford tuition"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fighting back against proposed cuts, UW-Milwaukee students rallied Thursday, May 7th.
"United by the power of prayer:" Governor Walker honors National Day of Prayer at prayer breakfast
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker joined community and spiritual leaders Thursday, May 7th for the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, which honors the National Day of Prayer and draws followers of all faiths and denominations for a morning of prayer and reflection.“This is a powerful event, and while everyone may not hold the same beliefs, many of us are united by the power of prayer,” Governor Walker said. “Across the country, citizens of different backgrounds join together to pray and to celebrate our freedom to worship.”The Wisconsin Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, which was organized more than 40 years ago, honors the National Day of Prayer, which was first signed into law in 1952 by President Harry S.
Republicans introduce bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.Rep.
Governor Walker calls proposed $300M cut to UW System "manageable," "realistic"
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov.
Governor Walker sticking by his timeline: No presidential announcement until state budget signed
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Governor Scott Walker is sticking by his timeline for announcing whether he will be running for president.While Walker is widely assumed to be a candidate, he has yet to officially announce his campaign.
Gov. Walker says sluggish tax revenue growth could impact funding plan for new Bucks arena
MADISON (WITI) -- No new revenue.
State revenue is lagging but what does that mean for taxpayers?
MADISON (WITI) -- No new state revenue.
Ultimate sacrifice: Law enforcement officers killed in line of duty remembered in solemn ceremony
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos mum on whether UW cut will be reduced
MADISON (AP) — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos isn't saying whether Gov.
Governor Scott Walker's UW proposal dead in Legislature, cuts debated
MADISON (AP) — Co-chairs of the Legislature's budget committee says an agreement has been reached in the Senate and Assembly not to move forward with Gov.
Fishing license sales up 25% as inland sport fishing season opens
HAYWARD (AP) — The inland sport fishing season is now open.Governor Scott Walker kicked it off Saturday, May 2nd by dropping a line at the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County, east of Hayward.According to Walker's office, sportfishing generates $2.3 billion in economic benefits and supports 22,000 jobs annually in Wisconsin.Through Tuesday, nearly 411,000 anglers had purchased fishing licenses and nearly 94,000 had purchased trout stamps.Fishing license sales are up 25 percent and trout stamp sales are up 19 percent from the same time last year.
Officials inch closer to deal for a new Bucks arena saying, "I think we're getting there"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While officials say they're making progress toward a deal for a new arena, it's still quite early in the process.
Walker defends proposal to merge state's chief job-creation agency with one that hands out housing loans
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Governor Scott Walker is defending his proposal to merge the state's chief job-creation agency with one that hands out low-interest housing loans.Walker spoke in support of his idea during a joint meeting Thursday, April 30th of the two boards that run each of the affected agencies.But Democratic Sen.
Close to a deal? Walker to take part in Bucks arena funding meeting Thursday, plan could come after
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are we close to a deal?
Public Policy Polling: Scott Walker 'well ahead' of other GOP presidential candidates in Iowa
IOWA (WITI) -- The latest Public Policy Polling Iowa poll shows Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker well ahead of the rest of the Republican field in Iowa with 23% voter support.That's compared with 13% for Marco Rubio, 12% for Jeb Bush, 10% each for Mike Huckabee and Rand Paul, 8% for Ted Cruz, 7% for Ben Carson, 5% for Chris Christie and 4% for Rick Perry.Walker has the highest favorability out of anyone in the field, with 59% of voters viewing him favorably to 13% who have an unfavorable view.The key to Walker's success is that he's winning both among voters who are most concerned about electability in the general election and among voters who are most concerned with having the most conservative candidate.
Developing: Assembly Republicans to pass school testing pause bill
MADISON (AP) — Republicans in control of the state Assembly say they will pass a bill next month that ensures results from the Badger Exam being taken by grade school students this spring will not be used against teachers or schools.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and other Republicans said Thursday they will pass a bill similar to the one that already cleared the Senate that puts off publishing report cards for schools with results from the tests.The scores would also not be used as part of teacher evaluations.The scores would still be reported to comply with federal law, and parents could see how their children and schools fared.The Badger Exam has been beset with numerous implementation problems and Gov.
Wisconsin DNR sends layoff notices to 57 employees
MADISON (AP) — Fifty-seven Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources workers have been notified that they may lose their jobs under cuts proposed by Gov.
"Her service will not be forgotten:" Gov. Walker orders flags at half-staff for airman who died in Japan
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, April 21st signed Executive Order #158, ordering flags flown at half-staff Wednesday as a mark of respect for Airman First Class Kelly Tomfohrde, who died while stationed at the Kadena Air Base in Japan.“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Airman First Class Kelly Tomfohrde,” Governor Walker said. “Her service to the country will not be forgotten.
Business Journal: Sen. Fitzgerald sets Wednesday meeting with key players on Bucks arena funding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is organizing a meeting in Madison with key players to discuss funding for a new downtown Milwaukee Bucks arena, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 22nd.How the new arena would be paid for remains a big unanswered question.