Scott Walker

Mar 8, 2017

Walker calls GOP’s health-care plan ‘work in progress’

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker called his party's proposal to overhaul the nation's health care system "a work in progress" and says he expects it will change as it moves through Congress.

Feb 22, 2017

Walker, Schimel call for vote on Gorsuch for court (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker took more jabs at Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Wednesday, calling for her and the U.S. Senate to take a vote on President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Feb 13, 2017

Winners and losers in Walker’s proposed budget

Gov. Scott Walker last week revealed his proposals for the 2017-2019 budget, which calls for more money for drug courts and pay progression for certain government lawyers while proposing eliminating certain review and advisory boards.

Feb 9, 2017

Walker budget would expand earned release program

Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal would add workers to the state's earned release program to help as many as 250 inmates get out of prison early.

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 […]

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.