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Wyoming State of the State Address 2013

CHEYENNE, Wyoming -- Jan. 9 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Matt Mead's (R) 2013 State of the State Address:

Wyoming State of the State Address 2011

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Jan. 12 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Matt Mead (R) 2011 state of the state address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the 61st Wyoming Legislature, fellow elected officials, Chief Justice and members of the judiciary, and to you, the citizens of Wyoming, including those in our sch

Wyoming State of the State Address 2010

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Feb. 8 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's (D) 2010 state of the state address: Good morning to the members of the Sixtieth Legislature, special acknowledgment to Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, also to the Chief Justice and the members of the Wyoming Judiciary, but mo

Wyoming State of the State Address 2009

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Jan. 14 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's (D) 2009 state of the state address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the 60th Legislature, and the citizens of Wyoming, I appreciate this opportunity to speak with you today. Yesterday I came up through the back way to

Wyoming State of the State Address 2008

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 11 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's (D) 2007 state of the state address: Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank you. Please. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the 59th Legislature, thank you for this opportunity to appear here today. I convey

Wyoming State of the State Address 2007

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 10 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's (D) 2007 state of the state address: Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. Told me right off I'm supposed to check the microphone, but I see that Senator Larson is in the front of the room so he has to stay awake today.

Wyoming State of the State Address 2005

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Jan. 14 - Following is the text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's 2005 state of the state address: The year is 1963. Clifford P. Hansen is Wyoming's Governor. The 37th Legislature has assembled to hear the governor's constitutionally prescribed message. Governor Hansen, speaking with an eloquence w

Wyoming State of the State Address 2004

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Feb. 9 - Following is the full text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's (D) State of the State address: Mr. Speaker, Madame President, Members of the Wyoming State Senate and House of Representatives, Mr. Chief Justice and Members of the Court, Fellow Elected Officials and Citizens of our belo

Wyoming State of the State Address 2003

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Jan. 15 - Following is the text of Gov. Dave Freudenthal's 2003 State of the State Address: Upon us has been bestowed the opportunity to serve. To serve and to strengthen our citizens, our economy and the Wyoming community is our task----may the heavens guide our steps. Mr. Speaker, Madame P

Wyoming State of the State Address 2001

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Jan. 10 - Following is the partial text of Gov. Jim Geringer's 2001 State of the State Address: Building Capacity Through Community Connections Speaker Tempest, President Coe, First Lady Sherri, Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Leaders, distinguished legislators, our staff, students, teacher

Wyoming State of the State Address 2000

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Feb. 14 - Following is the partial text of Gov. Governor Jim Geringer's 2000 State of the State Address: Speaker Bebout, President Twiford, First Lady Sherri, Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Leaders, distinguished legislators, staff, students, teachers and others watching by TV, listening statewi

Wyoming Adopts Health Insurance For Kids Of Working Poor

Wyoming, the second to last state to construct a plan to provide health insurance to kids of the working poor, has finally adopted the necessary legislation, but it took two years and a contentious battle among lawmakers. On March 1, Republican Gov. Jim Geringer signed into law a bill that launches KidCare, Wyoming's version of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Congress established the program in 1997 as part of the Balanced Budget Act, but Geringer and conservative legislators had long opposed the structure of CHIP, labeling it an "entitlement" program rather than a block grant, and a threat to "personal responsibility."

Wyoming State of the State Address 2012

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Feb. 13 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Matt Mead (R) 2011 state of the state address: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, members of the 61st Wyoming Legislature, Secretary Maxfield, Auditor Cloud, Treasurer Meyer, Superintendent Hill, Chief Justice Kite and

In bipartisan vote, lawmakers recommend UW System tuition freeze

Scott Walker speaks in Iowa, fueling speculation of presidential hopes

Wis. budget committee approves DNA upon arrest

Wis. budget committee blocks rent-to-own plan

Ex-Walker aide behind bars for 2nd OWI

Budget gap delays roadwork

Scott Walker tells caucus-focused Iowa Republicans his vision for the nation

Walker: GOP must be relevant, optimistic, courageous

Walker's Iowa visit tonight serves as 2016 test

Wisconsin budget panel limits challenges to large wells

Scott Walker plan allows rent-to-own contracts that lack key details

Budget panel makes changes for public retirees to stop double-dipping

Wis. gov announces walleye production plan

Wisconsin’s Scott Walker: Anti-union governor comes to labor town

Presidential speculation heats up; Walker heads to Iowa to speak to GOP faithful

Child support enforcement cuts will backfire

Wis. panel considers bill limiting local recalls

Legislators back broad Scott Walker authority to sell state property

Presidential speculation heats up

Budget committee approves $50 tobacco use fee

Change would reverse declining funding for child support enforcement

Watchdog group accused of showing Democratic bias with fundraiser

Budget panel makes changes for public retirees to stop double-dipping

GOP move gives state more control on construction

Republican lawmakers may try to resurrect bail bonding

Proposal gives Scott Walker administration more power to sell state property

Critics pounce on Scott Walker's three out-of-state trips this week

State bill would ban mandatory flu shots

Walker signs layoff alternative bill

Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon

Wisconsin Gov. Walker to headline Iowa GOP event

Gov. Scott Walker signs work-share measure

Taxpayers will pay more under Scott Walker health plan, study says

Obama and Walker earn identical approval ratings in Wisconsin

Republican lawmakers may try to resurrect bail bonding

Proposal gives Scott Walker administration more power to sell state property

Walker reports state added 32,000 jobs in 2012

Wisconsin adds 62,000 over past 2 years

State stewardship funds trimmed by $18 million

Scott Walker proposes UW tuition freeze, much smaller funding increase

IRS asked about Wisconsin recall, Texas tea party group says

Lawmakers forgo real work and focus on junk

Scott Walker proposes UW tuition freeze, much smaller funding increase

State stewardship funds trimmed by $18 million

Wis. budget committee OKs stewardship reductions

Walker revises UW budget, calls for tuition freeze

State treasurer duties gutted by committee

Assembly passes drunken driving bills

Walker meets with Dalai Lama before speech

Walker says IRS screening 'more than political'

Bill to get around injunctions blocking state laws gets preliminary Assembly OK

State Senate passes bill to cut budget of Milwaukee County Board

Wisconsin conservation groups hope to ward off stewardship program cuts

Assembly to consider bill that alters Wisconsin landlord-tenant law

Milwaukee County sheriff's official questions eviction law change

Measure requiring 4 work searches per week for jobless benefits advances

Department of Administration awards $3.2 million in housing grants

Committee signs off on Wis. venture capital bill

Venture capital bill stalls; dispute surfaces on whether biotech firms should be included

Tom Barrett blasts state lawmakers over vote to end residency rules

Wisconsin conservation groups hope to ward off stewardship program cuts

Assembly to consider bill that alters Wisconsin landlord-tenant law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Retains Conservative Tilt

The Wisconsin high court’s perceived conservative tilt will remain after a justice was re-elected in Tuesday’s vote.

Balance of Power, Future of Key Issues at Stake in Wisconsin Court Race

Two years after one of the most contentious and bruising Supreme Court elections any state has ever seen, Wisconsin voters will return to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in another judicial election.

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2013

MADISON, Wisconsin -- Jan. 15 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Scott Walker's (R) 2013 State of the State Address

Report: Cost of Walker Recall Effort Topped $80 Million

Wisconsin’s unprecedented 15 recall races for governor, lieutenant governor and state senate in 2011 and 2012, prompted a record amount of campaign spending, according to a report released Wednesday (July 25). Candidates, groups and committees spent a total of about $137.5 million on races, including about $84.5

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2011

MADISON, Wis. - Feb. 1 - Following is the text of Gov. Scott Walker's (R) 2011 state of the state address: Click here to access a video of the address. Speaker Fitzgerald, Speaker Pro Tem Kramer, President Ellis, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Miller, Minority Leader Barca, Supreme Court Justice

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2010

MADISON, Wis. - Jan. 26 - Following is the text of Gov. Jim Doyle's (D) 2010 state of the state address: Speaker Sheridan, Speaker Pro Tem Staskunas, President Risser, Majority Leader Decker, Minority Leaders Fitzgerald and Fitzgerald, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, tribal leaders, members of the

Other Elections Besides Walker Recall

Voters will also decide ballot measures, five state legislative primaries and a gubernatorial primary in Montana.

Infographic: Thirty Years of State Recalls

In all of U.S. history, only two state governors have been recalled from office. Today, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker seeks to avoid becoming the third.

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2009

MADISON, Wis. - Jan. 29 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Jim Doyle's (D) 2009 state of the state address: Speaker Sheridan, Speaker Pro Tem Staskunas, President Risser, Majority Leader Decker, Minority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Fitzgerald, Supreme Court Justices, Constitutional Officers, tribal le

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2008

MADISON, Wis. - Jan. 23 - Following is the prepared text of Gov. Jim Doyle's (D) 2008 state of the state address: Growing Wisconsin's Economy Speaker Huebsch, Speaker Pro Tem Gottlieb, President Risser, Majority Leader Decker, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2007

MADISON, Wisc., Jan. 30 - Following is the transcript of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2007 State of the States Address. Click here to view the address. Speaker Huebsch, Speaker Pro Tem Gottlieb, President Risser, Majority Leader Robson, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, members

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2006

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 17 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2006 state of the state address: Click here to access the governor's web page and view or hear the address. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Mr. Speaker Pro-Tempore, Members of the Legislature, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Constitutional Of

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2005

MADISON, Wisconsin - Jan. 12 - Following is the text of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2005 state of the state address: Speaker Gard, Majority Leader Schultz, President Lasee, Speaker Pro Tem Freese, Members of the Legislature, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, Members of the Cabi

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2004

MADISON, Wisconsin - Jan. 21 - Following is the text of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2004 State of the State Address: Speaker Gard, President Lasee, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Supreme Court Justices, constitutional officers, members of the Cabinet, tribal leaders, distinguished members of the Legislature, and fellow citizen

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2003

MADISON, Wisconsin - Jan. 30 - Following is the full text of Gov. Jim Doyle's 2003 State of the State Address: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Supreme Court justices, constitutional officers, members of the Cabinet, distinguished members of the Legislature and fellow citizens of Wisconsin:

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2002

MADISON, Wisconsin - March 5 - Following is the complete text of Gov. Scott McCallum's 2002 State of the State Address: Citizens, colleagues, guests and friends. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, distinguished members of the Legislature, members of the Supreme Court, constitutional officers, cabinet members, Lieutenant Gov

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2001

MADISON, Wisconsin - Feb. 1 - Following is the full text of Gov. Scott McCallum's 2001 State of the State Address: Chief Justice Abrahamson, Governor Thompson, Governor Schreiber, Governor Dreyfus, Governor Earl, members of the Wisconsin Legislature, members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, my wife Laurie, my childr

Wisconsin State of the State Address 2000

MADISON, Wisconsin - Jan. 26 - Following is the text of Gov. Tommy G. Thompson's 2000 State of the State Address: Speaker Jensen, President Risser, Members of the Legislature, Constitutional Officers, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, ladies and g

Drunken Driving Plea Tarnishes Wisconsin Attorney General

Wisconsin's first female attorney general is fighting for her political life after an arrest for drunken driving led not only to her embarrassment but also to the discovery she was misusing a state-owned car to commute to work. Democrat Peg Lautenschlager reimbursed taxpayers, paid fines and now gets rides to work because she lost her driver's license. She is trying to put the controversies behind her and says she has no plans to step down.

Wisconsin Legislator Relishes Road-Warrior Alter Ego

Wisconsin State Sen. Dave Zien is not the kind of legislator who revels in political deal-making in smoked-filled rooms. Zien, 53, who uses a means of transport known as a Hog for his 400 mile daily commute to and from the state capitol in Madison, is much more comfortable out on the open road.

Wisconsin Govs Race One To Watch

Less than seven months before the November election, Wisconsin Gov. Scott McCallum has fielded a new team of top advisers in a bid to win a four-year term in the face of discouraging poll numbers and an image problem. But McCallum, who for 14 years played understudy to popular former Gov. Tommy Thompson, faces a difficult challenge.