Busy weekend for candidates in race for Wisconsin governor
FRANKLIN -- No time off ahead of the November election, both candidates for governor worked the weekend events around the state on Saturday, Aug. 25.Calling this election cycle his toughest one yet, Governor Scott Walker told a crowd of supporters in Franklin, he needs their help if he's going to win a third term in November."I've said for a year now, so it's not anything new, I've talked about how because of national politics, it was going to be difficult for any Republican.
Walker, Evers spar over teacher who viewed porn in school
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher who viewed porn at school has become the central focus in Wisconsin's governor race, with Democrat Tony Evers and Republican Gov.
Election results maps show potential weaknesses for Walker, Evers and Vukmir
MILWAUKEE -- The maps of election results from the Aug. 14 primary reveal potential geographic weaknesses for Republican Gov.
'Time to get to work:' Tony Evers, Scott Walker end busy day after primary at events in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers spoke at the same time in Waukesha Wednesday night, Aug. 15, after Tuesday's primary election -- both trying to paint a picture of how far apart they are.
Dems' hope for governor is former teacher: Evers and Barnes, Walker and Kleefisch hit the campaign trail
MILWAUKEE --Tony Evers will try to capitalize on his even-keeled demeanor and background in education as a former teacher, superintendent and now state schools chief to do something no Democrat has been able to achieve in 28 years: beat Scott Walker.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association invites gubernatorial, Senate candidates to debates
MADISON — The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is inviting Wisconsin's gubernatorial and Senate candidates to a pair of televised debates in October.The association on Wednesday invited Republican Gov.
'I will take the fight to Walker:' Tony Evers defeats 7 opponents in Democratic primary for governor
MADISON -- The Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Gov.
'Your vote does matter:' Polls open until 8 p.m. for Wisconsin's primary; cast votes in 1 party only
MADISON -- Polls are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 for Wisconsin's primary election.
Democratic governor candidate Kelda Roys takes out $235,000 second mortgage to boost lagging campaign
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic candidate for governor Kelda Roys has taken out a second mortgage on her Madison home to boost her campaign, even as she lags way behind in the polls.Roys took out a $235,000 second mortgage on her home June 25, five days before loaning her campaign $255,000, according to Dane County property records and Roys' campaign finance filing.The loan vaulted Roys into the lead over her Democratic rivals in the amount of cash they have on hand.
Democrats attack Gov. Walker during debate as many pledge to kill Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE -- The eight Democrats running for Wisconsin governor turned down an opportunity to go after each other during their first televised debate on Thursday, July 12, trying to turn up the heat on Gov.
8 Democratic candidates for governor gather for debate
MILWAUKEE — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are about to share a stage for their first broadcast debate ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.The event Thursday night in Milwaukee comes as the candidates enter the final month of campaigning.
Attorney General Brad Schimel rips Democrats' prison release plans
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is blasting the Democratic gubernatorial candidates' proposals to release inmates from Wisconsin prisons as irresponsible and dangerous.Tony Evers has said he would consider releasing inmates early.
MU Poll: Voters remain undecided in Dem primary for governor, GOP primary for Senate
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School Poll released on Wednesday, June 20 finds one in three Wisconsin voters remains undecided on August primary candidates in each party.Among Democratic primary voters, 34 percent say that they don’t know which of 10 candidates they will support for the gubernatorial nomination to run against Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker calls Democrat Tony Evers 'pathetic' over cursing
MADISON — Republican Gov.
HotSummerMKE.com: Resource returns, connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
State Superintendent Tony Evers says he refuses to be represented by DOJ in lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. — State Superintendent Tony Evers, a Democratic candidate for governor, said Tuesday he refuses to be represented by the Republican-led Wisconsin Department of Justice in a lawsuit challenging his independence.Evers said he was firing Attorney General Brad Schimel over what he characterized as a conflict of interest, but Schimel's spokesman said he would not step aside.
Conservative firm challenges DPI's authority again
MADISON — A conservative law firm asked the state Supreme Court again Monday to strip state schools Superintendent Tony Evers of his policy-writing powers, a move that could weaken him as he enters the 2018 campaign season against Gov.