President Trump's Harley-Davidson boycott call roils Wisconsin primary
MADISON — President Donald Trump's call for a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles forced Gov.
'Great opportunity to talk with families:' Gov. Walker launches statewide summer bus tour
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, Aug. 9 launched a statewide summer bus tour ahead of the Aug. 14 primary elections.
Watch live: Democratic candidates for governor gather days before vote
MADISON — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are gathering for likely the last time just days before Tuesday's primary.The candidates were to attend a forum Wednesday night in Madison to be broadcast live on WORT-FM radio and online by WORT and Isthmus , a weekly alternative newspaper in Madison.The event comes as state Superintendent Tony Evers has emerged as the front-runner in the race, with recent polls showing him enjoying a double-digit lead over the field.
Gov. Walker wants new I-41-Highways 10/411 interchange named in honor of former Sen. Mike Ellis
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov.
'Now I'm taping him:' Mahlon Mitchell says he's no bully after turning the tables on GOP tracker
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidate for governor Mahlon Mitchell says he's no bully after recording the Republican tracker who's paid to follow him on the campaign trail.Both parties send staffers or interns to track candidates, attempting to catch them making gaffes that will turn into negative advertising.
'It's just community:' Wisconsin State Fair invites newcomers, park pros alike to enjoy summer fun
WEST ALLIS -- Year after year, the Wisconsin State Fair attracts both newcomers and park pros.
Governor Scott Walker's campaign launches 4 regional Foxconn ads
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
Get ready to shop! Wisconsin sales tax holiday about to begin
MADISON — Wisconsin's five-day sales tax holiday is about to begin.Shoppers won't have to pay sales taxes on clothing, computers and school supplies Wednesday, August 1 through Sunday August 5.The holiday comes with plenty of strings attached.
Republican Party calls for candidates to disavow Matt Flynn; Gov. Walker says he 'should get out of the race'
MADISON — The executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party is calling for the Democratic candidates for governor to disavow candidate Matt Flynn because of his past work representing the Milwaukee Archdiocese.Flynn has faced heat from Democrats and Republicans alike to drop out of the race because of his legal work and explanations of his work defending the Archdiocese from priest abuse lawsuits.
Former State Sen. Mike Ellis dies, Gov. Walker says he had 'bigger-than-life personality in Wisconsin politics'
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker's office released a statement on Friday, July 20 after learning of the passing of former State Senate President Mike Ellis.The statement reads as follows:
Gov. Walker appears with President Trump for worker event at White House
WASHINGTON — Gov.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin unemployment remains under 3% for 5 consecutive months
MADISON -- For the first time in state history, Wisconsin's unemployment rate has remained under three percent for five consecutive months.
MU Law Poll: Vukmir wipes out Nicholson’s lead in U.S. Senate race, Evers widens lead over Democrats for governor
MILWAUKEE -- The two Republicans running for U.S. Senate are statistically tied as Leah Vukmir has wiped out Kevin Nicholson's advantage, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll found.Vukmir leads Nicholson, 34-32 percent, in the poll conducted July 11-15.
'We had no meeting:' Gov. Walker downplays interaction with woman charged as Russian agent
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Spokesman for Gov. Walker says he didn't accept gift from woman charged as covert agent for Russia
MADISON — A spokesman for Gov.