Wisconsin News

Obama sees warnings in North Carolina, Wisconsin, bright spot in New Mexico in race to 270

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:34:33 GMT

An analysis of the state-by-state race to 270 electoral votes, the total needed to win the presidency, and where Democratic President Barack Obama and probable Republican nominee Mitt Romney stand now.

Reason-Rupe: Wisconsinites Favor Increasing Public Union Retirement...

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:25:07 GMT

The latest Reason-Rupe poll of 708 Wisconsin adults on landline and cell phones suggests Wisconsin voters favor reforming public employee unions, over raising taxes and cutting education and health care spending, to address the state budget deficit.

On, Wisconsin

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:05:44 GMT

"This is what democracy looks like." That was the boast of protesters occupying the Wisconsin state capitol 16 months ago as they blocked Republican lawmakers from entering the legislature and celebrated Democratic state senators who had fled the state to avoid a vote on Governor Scott Walker's budget reforms.

110,000+ Wisconsinites requested absentee ballots, voted early

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:51:36 GMT

More than 110,000 Wisconsin residents have already requested absentee ballots or voted absentee in the clerk's office for the June 5 recall election.

Washed-out roads across northwest Wisconsin...

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:36:59 GMT

Folks in far northwest Wisconsin are dealing with washed-out roads, after more than 3 inches of rain pounded the region Thursday and Thursday night.

Strong winds down trees, power lines in southern Wisconsin

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:32:17 GMT

The heavy storms that spawned a tornado near Wausau brought only strong winds to the Madison area, but it was enough to bring down trees and leave thousands without power.

Wis. museum offers hands-on farm work

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:27:12 GMT

History buffs will get a chance this summer to experience chores on a pioneer-era Wisconsin farm the old-fashioned way - by doing them.

Fitzgerald advises it's time to move forward

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:21:15 GMT

Each candidate was asked a series of questions ranging from collective bargaining to the recall elections themselves.

Tommy Thompson, Wisconsin Senate Candidate, Accepts Corporate Board Chairmanship

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:06:44 GMT

TherapeuticsMD, a Boca Raton-based drug company and parent company of vitaMedMD , announced Thompson's appointment to the board chairmanship last week, touting his background at HHS, including his work in adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare during his tenure.

Democrats rush money to Wisconsin for Walker recall

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:52:15 GMT

A supporter holds a sign autographed by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney after he attended a phone bank on behalf of Wisconsin Gov.

New Poll: Obama Leads Romney In Wisconsin, But Gary Johnson Could Impact the Race

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:47:41 GMT

While a majority of Wisconsin voters plan to vote for Republican Governor Scott Walker in the June 5th recall election, Wisconsinites plan to vote for President Barack Obama by a margin of 10 percent over Mitt Romney.

Unemployment rates drop in Wisconsin cities, counties

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:37:58 GMT

Unemployment rates dropped in most Wisconsin counties and largest cities last month, according to the latest batch of jobs data released Wednesday, less than two weeks before the June 5 recall against Gov.

Storm Team 4: Wind advisory for most of Southeastern Wisconsin

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:38:16 GMT

Gusty winds and high temperatures are expected across much of Southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday.

Cuccinelli steps into Wisconsin

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:38:36 GMT

Virginia Attorney General, 2013 gubernatorial candidate andA legal thorn in ObamaCare's side, Ken Cuccinelli has taken a rather large step into the Wisconsin recall.

Wisconsin recalls offer voters chance to remove medical marijuana obstacles

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:33:57 GMT

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican state senators including Senate GOP Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald are facing June 5 recall elections.

DNR to lift burning ban in northwestern Wis.

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:24:44 GMT

Fears of a raging forest fire sweeping across far northwestern Wisconsin have abated enough that state officials plan to lift burning restrictions in the area this week.

Wisconsin theft victim uploads video of suspected thief

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:14:59 GMT

A Wisconsin man whose camcorder was briefly stolen has found a way to get back at the suspected thief: He uploaded a video to YouTube that the suspect took with the camera, a clip in which the man reveals his name, shows his face and admits he stole the camera.

Why I'm running in Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District recall election

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:05:31 GMT

I aA A m running in the upcoming recall election against Republican Terry Moulton on June 5th to restore priorities in job creation and to balance the budget fairly with corporations paying their fair share just as public employees have been asked to do.

Wisconsin's - Act 10' Has Saved Taxpayers a Billion

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:00:50 GMT

While a lightning rod for controversy and recall, Wisconsin's Act 10 has paid significant dividends to taxpayers, according to a new analysis by the Beacon Hill Institute for Public Policy Research, at Suffolk University in Boston.

Wisconsin Democrats Face Hurdles Ahead of Recall

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:56 GMT

With just under two weeks to go until the recall election in Wisconsin, Democrats appear to be facing rising odds in their quest to unseat Republican Gov.