Walker says he’s an ‘education governor’

Gov. Scott Walker is calling himself an “education governor” as he draws a “great contrast” between his own educational policies and those of the Dems seeking to challenge him in November. The guv in an interview with WisPolitics.com yesterday also

Kind raises concern about NAFTA impasse, Trump’s tariffs

As NAFTA renegotiations continue to drag on, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind warns a failure to reach an agreement could hurt the United States’ deal-making capacity with other nations. Kind said he was “concerned about the larger message” an impasse could

Flynn says he’s ‘a different kind of candidate’

Democratic candidate Matt Flynn says he’d use his power as governor to tackle mass incarceration within the state. “I will empty the jails and press for much lower sentences,” Flynn said during a WisPolitics.com/Milwaukee Press Club luncheon in Milwaukee May

Dem Frostman touts economic development experience in 1st SD bid

1st SD Dem Caleb Frostman says his record bolstering economic development — and his commitment to prioritizing that mission over partisanship — should earn him a ticket to Madison. Frostman, 33 and the former executive director of the Door County

Transportation funding a key issue in 42nd AD GOP primary

Each Republican candidate vying to represent the 42nd Assembly District prioritizes the state’s transportation needs, although some are entertaining stronger action than others. The candidates’ ideas for funding Wisconsin’s roadways range from charging out-of-state residents to finding money within current

Petri says recent Dem wins show need to work across party lines

A retired Republican congressman is calling Democrat Conor Lamb’s victory in Pennsylvania an example of why incumbents should be stressing their bipartisanship this election year. Former U.S. Rep Tom Petri of Wisconsin’s 6th CD figures the special election results in

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