Government & Politics

Ryan gains support of key conservatives for speaker job

A supermajority of the House of Representatives' firebrand conservative Republicans on Wednesday threw their support behind Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, to be the next speaker.

County Board chairman sues Abele

Theodore Lipscomb, the new chairman of the Milwaukee County Board, filed a lawsuit against County Executive Chris Abele in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Vote for House speaker set

House Republicans will choose a new leader next week. Meanwhile right-wing hardliners gave a chilly reception to Paul Ryan's possible bid to become speaker.

Marquette and WEDC partner on entrepreneur fund

Marquette University has established a seed fund for budding student and faculty entrepreneurial ventures.

State ends fiscal year with $135 million surplus

The state of Wisconsin’s general fund has an undesignated balance of $135.6 million as of the end of the fiscal year, which ended on June 30, according to a report released today by the state Department of Administration.

State’s unemployment rate hits 14-year low

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit a 14-year low of 4.3 percent in September, on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest report from the state Department of Workforce Development.

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Fourth GOP presidential debate to be held in Milwaukee

The fourth Republican Party presidential debate will be held in Milwaukee. The debate will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.