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Wisconsin Gov. Walker to headline Iowa GOP event

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:28 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will visit Iowa this week to deliver a speech that may bolster speculation that he will run for president in 2016.

Wis. Democratic Party adviser is leaving

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:35:19 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.

Walker signs layoff alternative bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:48 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker on Friday signed into law a bill creating a program that gives employers an alternative to laying off employees when work slows.

Bipartisan bill requires annual WEDC audit

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:18 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - A bill introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would require annual audits at Gov. Scott Walker's troubled quasi-public jobs agency, as well as put limits on terms that board members appointed by the governor serve.

Wisconsin adds 62,000 over past 2 years

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:36:17 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker's administration reported Thursday that Wisconsin added more than 62,000 private sector jobs over the first two years of his term, less than a quarter of the 250,000 he promised to create by 2015.

Wis. budget committee OKs stewardship reductions

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:28:14 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Republicans on the Legislature's budget committee approved a plan Wednesday that would dramatically scale back the state Department of Natural Resources' land stewardship program, arguing the program's debt has ballooned and the state has enough land.

State treasurer duties gutted by committee

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35:42 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - The last meaningful duty of the state treasurer's office would be eliminated under action taken by the Legislature's budget committee on Wednesday, a move Treasurer Kurt Schuller called unjustifiable and stupid.

Republican Grothman criticizes Revenue workers

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:28:31 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Wisconsin Revenue Department employees who work to collect delinquent taxes are mean and should be more compassionate, a Republican state senator said Wednesday during debate over whether to add more staff in that area.

Wis. lawmakers pass Milwaukee County Board changes

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:35:22 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - The Republican-controlled state Senate passed a bill Tuesday weakening powers of the Milwaukee County Board, after agreeing to relatively minor changes brought forward by Democrats.

Dalai Lama tells Legislature to be compassionate

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:10:25 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - The Dalai Lama, speaking on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly where lawmakers just two years ago hurled expletives at each other while angry protesters screamed insults, said Tuesday that the key to a happy life isn't power or money but compassion.

Walker says IRS screening 'more than political'

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:11:56 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker says the IRS's screening of conservative political groups seeking tax-exempt status is "more than just a political scandal."

Republican Bishop announces Secretary of State run

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:23:45 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - A Republican running for secretary of state said Tuesday that he wants to abolish the office because its duties have nearly all been eliminated over the past 20 years.

GOP governors want special prosecutor in IRS case

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:17:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - Two Republican governors are urging President Barack Obama to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the Internal Revenue Service's admission that it targeted conservative political groups.

Budget committee OKs work searches for unemployed

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:51:40 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Unemployed people in Wisconsin would have to double the number of searches they make for a job from two to four a week, one of the toughest requirements in the country, under a proposal approved by the Legislature's budget committee on Monday.

Wis. budget gets $500M anticipated revenue boost

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:55:48 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Wisconsin's budget surplus grew by $500 million Thursday, leading to a bipartisan call by state lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker to put some of the money toward public schools two years after funding was cut by more than $1 billion.

Budget panel votes to prohibit sugary drinks bans

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:24:13 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - No Wisconsin city could prohibit the sale of large, sugary drinks as was recently done in New York City under a provision added to the state budget Thursday.

Walker to meet with Dalai Lama next week

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:53 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker will meet privately with the Dalai Lama during the Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to Wisconsin next week.

Lawmakers cite frustration with Wis. jobs board

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:06 -0400

WAUKESHA, Wisconsin - Two state lawmakers vented their frustration over Wisconsin's job-creation agency Wednesday, telling members of the agency's board the Legislature would look to impose changes unless the organization showed signs of improvement.

NC Republicans to hear from national GOP lineup

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:09:17 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The list of speakers for North Carolina's Republican Party convention next month is full of national GOP luminaries.

Ryan tells GOP to capitalize on health care

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:38:42 -0400

ROTHSCHILD, Wisconsin - U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan told Wisconsin Republicans at the state party convention Saturday that they must capitalize politically on the implementation of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, offering those who become frustrated a better alternative.

GOP bill would limit damages under Wis. lemon law

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:29:32 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Two Republican lawmakers are looking to dethrone Wisconsin's Lemon Law King.

Teacher sues Wis. college over union negotiations

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:18:46 -0400

MILWAUKEE - A part-time instructor sued the Milwaukee Area Technical College on Thursday, saying its board illegally negotiated a new contract with an employee union.

Walker doesn't name donors to legal fund

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:58:38 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Gov. Scott Walker continues to keep secret the names of donors who contributed to his legal defense fund.

Correction: Wisconsin Budget-Circus World story

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:31:35 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - In a story April 30 about the Circus World Museum's finances, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis found the museum's 2013 operating budget assumes expenses will outpace revenues by $975,000. The budget assumes expenses will outpace revenues by $97,500.

Local setbacks vex GOP governors eyeing 2016 race

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:25:11 -0400

WASHINGTON - Republican governors are often seen as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates, but a few are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions.