Gov. Scott Walker kicked off his second term Monday by drawing distinctions between his administration and the federal government as he touted the accomplishments of his first term — and laid out his vision for the next.
INAUGURATION | governor SET FOR SECOND TERM
Scott Walker kicks off second term drawing distinctions between Wisconsin and federal government
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Surrounded by his family, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker prepares to take the oath of office administered by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, right, on Monday at the state Capitol.
Incoming Senate President Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin, gavels in the session at the start of Monday's inauguration ceremony in the Senate.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, right, and other legislators applaud during Gov. Scott Walker's inauguration Monday.
Senators are sworn in Monday during an inauguration ceremony in the Senate chambers.
Gov. Scott Walker waves after delivering his inaugural address at the state Capitol on Monday. He drew a contrast between his work in Wisconsin and gridlock in Washington, D.C.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, right, is proposing an increase in per diem reimbursement rates for members of the Assembly outside Dane County who stay overnight. Rates would decrease for those who take day trips and increase for those who live in Dane County.
New Attorney General Brad Schimel takes the oath of office Monday. He vowed to fight heroin abuse during his term.
Low-performing public schools would be turned into charters and funding would be cut off for failing private schools under school accountabili…
Democrats accuse Walker of putting his presidential aspirations ahead of governing in Wisconsin.
The speech lacked policy and program details, which are expected to be contained in his Feb. 3 budget address.
But he won't expand on the internal discussions until his Feb. 3 budget address.
The new items on the governor's calendar come amid speculation that he'll launch a 2016 presidential campaign.
The chancellor responds to a State Journal report that Gov. Walker is considering giving the UW System more flexibility.
New estimates show the state would finish the current fiscal year with a $283.4 million shortfall.
The Hawkeye State hosts the first presidential nominating contest in early 2016, granting "the Big Mo" to the winner.
Gov. Scott Walker criticized President Barack Obama's handling of a range of issues during an interview with the State Journal on Monday.
Walker says testing should be a priority in the next legislative session.
The Republican governor will return for a second term with broader GOP majorities in the Senate and Assembly.
Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, new attorney general Brad Schimel and members of the state Legislature were sworn in Monday aft…
