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Government

Paul Ryan Invites Hispanics to Talk About Immigration Reform

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan plans to hold bilingual town hall meeting in June to take up the issue, saying he wants to fix the immigration system because it's broken, not for any political reasons.

Two boys and two girls from Hamilton High School are attending the conferences after displaying interest in government, high class standings and qualities of leadership, character and fitness.

Government

$1 Billion UW Surplus Has State Lawmakers Outraged

Governor Scott Walker and state legislative leaders call for tuition freeze at the University of Wisconsin after hearing the unexpected news.

Elections

Zerban Exploring Another Run at Ryan in 2014

The Kenosha Democrat is putting together an exploratory committee about whether or not he should challenge Rep. Paul Ryan for the First Congressional District in 2014.

Elections

Dems Refocusing Their Efforts To Oust Walker

State Democrats are using the techniques learned during President Barack Obama's successful run for a second term in hopes of retaking Madison in 2014.

News

Don't Like Obamacare? Do Something About It

Addressing the Racine Tea Party at a forum on health care, Rep. Paul Ryan, State Rep. Robin Vos and State Sen. Leah Vukmir told the crowd in Racine County on Sunday it's time for them to take action if they want to see the Affordable Care Act repealed.

Government

Assembly Votes to End All Night Sessions

State lawmakers say they want to change the rules to make government more transparent.

Government, Business

Mining Law Reform Top of List for State Republicans

Speaker-elect Robin Vos plans to introduce mining law reform as his first order of business when the state Legislature reconvenes later this month.

Police & Fire

Greendale Man Found Dead at Knight's Inn Identified

Mount Pleasant Police responded to the death of a man at the Knight's Inn motel on Oakes Road. Racine County Medical Examiner Tom Terry believes he died of a heart attack.

Government

Gov. Scott Walker Says He Won't Pursue or Reject Right-to-Work

Despite first authoring a right-to-work bill 20 years ago, Gov. Walker said pursuing the legislation now would be a distraction, but he also wouldn't reject it if a bill came across his desk.

Government

Gov. Walker Will Not Build State Health Insurance Exchange

The state will still have a health insurance exchange, something required under Obamacare, but the federal government will create and run it.

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