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Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid

February 7, 2015

By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Faith Britton, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Bucks, New Arena, Scott Walker, UW System

Gov. Walker’s Welfare Drug Testing Proposal

February 7, 2015

By Eelisa Jones Politicians and advocates have reignited a national debate over drug-testing welfare recipients in response to a January press release from Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s press … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Drug Testing, Eelisa Jones, FoodShare, Medicaid, Scott Walker

Governor Kills Kenosha Casino Project

January 31, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro Years of effort by the Menominee Tribe to erect a casino in Kenosha came to an abrupt and fruitless end on Friday, Jan. 23. Gov. Scott Walker killed the project with four … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Ho-Chunk Nation, Kenosha Casino, Menominee Tribe, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Scott Walker

Scott Walker Proposes Drug Testing for Low Income Residents Needing Public Assistance

January 31, 2015

By Karen Stokes For Natasha Jackson, receiving public assistance was a necessity to help provide food for her family. Jackson 28, who lives on Milwaukee’s north side with her three young sons … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Drug Testing, FoodShare, Karen Stokes, Mandela Barnes, Natasha Jackson, Scott Walker

Midterm Voter Turnout High in Milwaukee

November 7, 2014

By Karen Stokes Residents of the city of Milwaukee motivated the community with various initiatives to “get out the vote” in the 2014 midterm elections. This has been a tight race for months but … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Election Results, Karen Stokes, Mary Burke, Scott Walker, Voter Turnout

Wisconsin Election Results

November 7, 2014

By Eelisa A Jones The people of Wisconsin have elected Republican candidates for three out of four major state positions. Gov. Scott Walker resecured his office over challenger Mary Burke – … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: BadgerCare, Citizens United, Eelisa Jones, Election Results, Mary Burke, Scott Walker

All Eyes on Wisconsin in November

October 25, 2014

By Srijan Sen Incumbent Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic Party nominee Mary Burke agreed to two debates this fall sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation Board. One … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: General Elections, Governor of Wisconsin, Gubernatorial Elections, Mary Burke, Scott Walker, Srijan Sen

Wisconsin WOMEN VOTE! Launches New Ad Highlights Walker’s “Invasive” Record on Women

October 25, 2014

Ad focuses on Walker’s work to pass one of the most restrictive laws in the country forcing some Wisconsin women to undergo invasive transvaginal ultrasounds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY’s List, the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Emily's List, Mary Burke, Scott Walker, Stephanie Schriock, Transvaginal Ultrasounds

The U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Wisconsin Voter ID Law for November Election

October 17, 2014

By Karen Stokes As of October 9, 2014, Wisconsin voters will no longer be required to provide a photo ID to vote in the November 4 election. The United States Supreme Court voted six to three, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Elections, Governor of Wisconsin, Gubernatorial Elections, Karen Stokes, Mary Burke, Scott Walker, voter id

SCOTUS Sides Against Scott Walker, Delivering the Final Word on Voter IDs

October 17, 2014

By Urban Media News Governor Scott Walker thought he could pass a voter ID law to disenfranchise thousands of Wisconsin voters? Well, he thought wrong. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Mary Burke, Scott Walker, United States Supreme Court, Urban Media, voter id

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