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90,000 absentee ballots issued

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:01:28 GMT

At least 90,000 absentee ballots have been issued by election clerks across Wisconsin in advance of the June 5 recall targeting Gov. Scott Walker and five others.

Equal pay pioneer campaigns for Barrett

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:26:37 GMT

Equal pay pioneer Lilly Ledbetter is campaigning for Democrat Tom Barrett and speaking out against Gov. Scott Walker's repeal of a law making it easier for women to sue over discrimination.

Poll: Walker has advantage over Barrett

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:08:54 GMT

A new poll is giving us an update on the state's recall race for governor. It comes less than two weeks before Election Day.

DGA works to help oust Gov. Walker

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:29:29 GMT

The Democratic Governors Association, headed by Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, is making a push for donations to try to oust Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election.

Jindal to stump for Walker

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:10:51 GMT

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal plans to attend a rally for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Milwaukee and also join him at a fundraiser for the Republican Governors Association.

Unemployment drops in cities, counties

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:47:06 GMT

Unemployment rates have dropped in most Wisconsin counties and largest cities.

SC Gov. Haley campaigning for Walker

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:15:02 GMT

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is traveling to Wisconsin next week to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker.

Lautenschlager wants fund explained

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:01:43 GMT

Former Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager wants Republican Gov. Scott Walker to explain his criminal defense fund.

"Non-radical teachers" Janesville flier

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:12 GMT

Janesville residents got fliers at their homes this weekend listing teachers and their salaries, and telling parents to seek non-radical teachers during the next school year

Democrats and Walker on John Doe probe

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:40:59 GMT

The state's recall election for governor is now just two weeks away. As it draws near, state Democrats say they want answers from Governor Walker about an investigation into his time in the Milwaukee County executive's office. The governor says the Democrats are trying to take focus away from the bigger issues of the election, like jobs.