Gov. Scott Walker

Walker raises $5.5 million over 6 months for re-election

Gov. Scott Walker raised nearly $5.5 million over the past six months for his re-election campaign and has nearly $6 million cash on hand, easily outpacing the field of eight Democratic challengers.

Eminent-domain fears swirl as Foxconn breaks ground in Mount Pleasant

As Foxconn Technology Group officially marked the start on Thursday of work on its $10 billion factory in Mount Pleasant, fears swirled that local officials were moving to unleash a legal means of forcing homeowners to make way for the technology giant: eminent domain.

Walker chooses new register of deeds for Florence County

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a long-time Florence County employee to be the new county register of deeds.

Democratic lawmakers call for Flynn to drop out

Matt Flynn rejected calls on Tuesday from two fellow Democrats to drop out of the race for governor because he had worked to defend the Archdiocese of Milwaukee against claims of sexual abuse by priests.

Walker chooses Watertown city attorney to take over spot on Jefferson County bench

Gov. Scott Walker has tapped the Watertown city attorney to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson County Circuit Court bench.

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a Beloit attorney to the Rock County Circuit Court bench.

Democratic DA Susan Happ considering run for Supreme Court

The Democratic Jefferson County district attorney who ran for state attorney general in 2014 is considering running for the state Supreme Court next year, making her the third possible candidate to express interest.

Democratic candidates for governor look to woo activists

Democratic candidates for governor get a chance to differentiate themselves and win over party activists at the state convention on Friday.

Wisconsin attorneys urge court to let them represent Evers (UPDATE)

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction attorneys tried to persuade the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to let them represent Superintendent Tony Evers in a lawsuit challenging Evers' authority rather than the state Department of Justice, arguing the agency is refusing to accept its responsibility to defend Evers' position.

Walker seeking applications for Buffalo County DA appointment

Gov. Scott Walker announced on Friday that he is seeking applicants for an appointment to Buffalo County district attorney's position.