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Jan 5, 2017

Walker calls special legislative session on opioid bills (UPDATE)

Heroin users who overdose would be granted legal immunity and schools could administer overdose antidotes under a package of anti-opioid bills Gov. Scott Walker called on the Legislature to pass Thursday.

Jan 5, 2017

Walker appoints prosecutor to Polk County bench

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed an assistant district attorney to fill a spot on Polk County’s circuit court bench. Walker on Tuesday appointed Polk County Assistant District Attorney Daniel Tolan to serve on the Polk County Circuit Court. Tolan replaces Judge Molly GaleWyrick, who retired. Tolan, who lives in the village of Luck, has more than […]

Dec 5, 2016

Walker open to helping pay for Milwaukee County juvenile corrections center (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker said he's open to having the state help pay for a new juvenile corrections center in Milwaukee County.

Oct 18, 2016

Walker hints he won’t seek fourth term

Republican Gov. Scott Walker is hinting he won't seek a fourth term.

Oct 7, 2016

Walker says DOJ found problems with voter ID at DMV offices

Gov. Scott Walker says the state Department of Justice found problems with how Wisconsin's voter ID law was being administered during spot checks of driver license stations.

Oct 3, 2016

US Supreme Court sides with state court, Walker investigation won’t be reopened (UPDATE)

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to reopen a long-stalled investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 campaign against a recall effort, permanently ending a probe that had dogged the Republican even as he launched a brief presidential bid last year.

Sep 23, 2016

Walker questions need for more DAs

Gov. Scott Walker is questioning the need for more county district attorneys if prosecutors continue to pursue a secret investigation into his recall campaign after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the case.

Sep 21, 2016

View from around the state: Public should know who is trying to influence government

The billionaire owner of a company that makes lead formerly used in paint gives Wisconsin Club for Growth $750,000 to help buck up Gov. Scott Walker and GOP senators during a political crisis — the recall elections in 2011 and 2012.

Sep 15, 2016

Walker says nothing illegal about campaign donations (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker insisted Thursday that there was nothing illegal about corporate leaders' donations to a conservative group that helped him and Republican legislators fend off efforts to recall them from office.

Sep 14, 2016

Documents: Walker sought corporate donations in 2012 recall (UPDATE)

A lead manufacturer was among a host of corporate leaders who donated to a conservative group that helped Gov. Scott Walker and Republican legislators fend off recall challenges, a newspaper reported Wednesday.

Aug 19, 2016

Walker talks public safety with Milwaukee authorities

Gov. Scott Walker is meeting with Milwaukee authorities to discuss public safety issues.

Jun 22, 2016

Walker administration outlines civil service changes

Gov. Scott Walker's administration is telling state employees what changes to their work rules will take effect next week.

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