Wisconsin Political News
Audit finds suspicious spending in FoodShare program
A new audit has found more than $300,000 in suspicious out-of-state spending in the state's food assistance program for the poor.
Saturday February 4, 2012 4:28AM | jsonline.com
Walker to meet with prosecutors in John Doe investigation
Gov. Scott Walker has hired two experienced defense attorneys and will meet with Milwaukee County prosecutors about the John Doe investigation into his current and former aides.
Saturday February 4, 2012 1:14AM | jsonline.com
Appeals court vacates order on the review of recall petitions
The state court of appeals has vacated an order requiring state election officials to more aggressively check for duplicate recall signatures because the trial court judge did not allow Democratic recall committees to intervene in the case.
Friday February 3, 2012 8:52PM | jsonline.com
GOP lawmaker packing gun on Assembly floor
Madison - The Republican lawmaker who presides over the state Assembly says he's been carrying a concealed weapon during floor sessions.
Friday February 3, 2012 8:26PM | jsonline.com
Coggs aide accused of campaigning resigns
A close aide to Sen. Spencer Coggs has resigned following an allegation that staff in the Milwaukee Democrat's office worked on his campaign and did other odd jobs for their boss.
Friday February 3, 2012 3:58AM | jsonline.com
Walker to speak at Florida event
Madison - Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to speak next week at a Florida event hosted by the conservative James Madison Institute.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:29PM | jsonline.com
PolitiFact: Testing Ryan claim on 1,000 days since Senate Democrats have had a budget
New today from PolitiFact Wisconsin:
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:14PM | jsonline.com
Cullen won't challenge Walker
State Sen. Tim Cullen will not run in a recall race against Gov. Scott Walker, the Janesville Democrat announced Wednesday.
Thursday February 2, 2012 3:02AM | jsonline.com
Former Coggs aide says staffers worked on his campaign
A former aide to state Sen. Spencer Coggs' alleges that staff in the Milwaukee Democrat's office worked on his campaign, helped with his wife's business and did other odd jobs for their boss.
Thursday February 2, 2012 12:50AM | jsonline.com
Gov. Walker signs open enrollment changes
Madison - Parents and students will have more time to request a move to a new school district under a bill Gov. Scott Walker signed Wednesday.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 3:48PM | jsonline.com
PolitiFact: Testing Obama claim on Master Lock
New today from PolitiFact Wisconsin:
Wednesday February 1, 2012 2:58PM | jsonline.com
Can't wait to read blockbuster recall petitions
Man, that was disappointing. I was hoping to spend Tuesday curled up with some hot cocoa and reading petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 5:08AM | jsonline.com
Romney big winner in Florida; Gingrich to press on
Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Gingrich vowed to press on despite the one-sided setback.
Wednesday February 1, 2012 4:19AM | jsonline.com
Van Hollen says recall petitions should be publicly available
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Tuesday that recall petitions should be publicly available, as state election officials faced pressure to keep at least some names from being posted on a state website.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 9:48PM | jsonline.com
State Medicaid programs face $141 million shortfall, report says
Madison - Wisconsin's health programs for the poor have a $141 million shortfall in state money over the next year and a half, new estimates show.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 6:46PM | jsonline.com
GAB delays release of recall petitions over privacy worries
Madison - State election officials put off making recall petitions available publicly on Monday after hearing privacy concerns from people who signed them.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 12:16AM | jsonline.com
Thompson raises $656,000 in 3 months
Madison - Tommy Thompson said Monday that he has raised more than $656,000 in three months and has about $544,000 cash on hand in his bid to win the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate race.
Monday January 30, 2012 8:02PM | jsonline.com
Ex-Walker aide fired from earlier job for misusing public money
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker accused of stealing from a fund for veterans was earlier fired from a state job for the misuse of public money, new records show.
Monday January 30, 2012 7:18PM | jsonline.com
PolitiFact: Testing claim about size of proposed mine vs. Lake Winnebago
New today from PolitiFact Wisconsin:
Monday January 30, 2012 3:18PM | jsonline.com
Lasee drops out of race for Kohl's Senate seat
State Sen. Frank Lasee is getting out of the fight for Herb Kohl's Senate seat.
Monday January 30, 2012 1:12AM | jsonline.com
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