Matthew DeFour
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Madison, WI, United States
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DSPS audit comes amid tensions between Evers, Legislature
DSPS amassed a $47 million surplus — and agency call center service plummeted — while the Legislature rejected Gov. Evers' asks for help. → Read More
Wisconsin's unemployment rate reaches an all-time record low of 2.9 percent
The preliminary unemployment figure bests the previous low set in summer 1999 and gives Gov. Scott Walker a boost. → Read More
Lawyers ask Supreme Court to destroy or return John Doe evidence
Lawyers for subjects of the now-shuttered investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign also want a secrecy order amended so they can speak freely. → Read More
Supreme Court hears oral arguments on lawsuit challenging TIF districts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court expressed skepticism about a lawsuit challenging Eau Claire's downtown TIF districts. → Read More
Number of foster care children in Wisconsin on the rise
The Legislature plans to take up 13 bills addressing foster care system in January. → Read More
Attorney General: Foxconn project 'imperiled' by Eau Claire lawsuit
A challenge to a tax increment financing district for the Confluence Arts Center in Eau Claire could affect the Foxconn project in Racine County. → Read More
New WEDC position to coordinate statewide talent attraction efforts
The state has struggled to retain Wisconsin college graduates who hail from other states. → Read More
Eau Claire software company helps create 'a place full of opportunities'
At Jamf Software in Eau Claire, creating a welcoming environment for employees extends into the community. → Read More
Aging population presents double challenge in health care
As older Americans who consume more health care grow in number, the demand for health care workers is growing. → Read More
New Marquette poll: Clinton leads Trump, Feingold leads Johnson in Wisconsin
The poll is the first since Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton became their party's presumptive nominees. → Read More
WEDC reviewing 222 awards for tax credit discrepancies
The excess credits could run into the millions of dollars after initial review found average discrepancy of $25,000. → Read More
Walker administration won't explain what happened to text messages related to WEDC loan
MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker's administration still won't explain what happened to text messages sought by the Wisconsin State Journal related to a failed taxpayer loan to a business owned → Read More
GOP lawmaker drafting bill to protect fantasy sports in Wisconsin
MADISON -- A Republican lawmaker is drafting a bill that would protect online fantasy sports in Wisconsin, a matter already drawing scrutiny from opponents of legalized gambling. → Read More
GOP lawmaker drafting bill to protect fantasy sports in Wisconsin
The interest in legalizing the online gaming platform here comes as the industry seeks to legalize it in other states. → Read More
Scott Walker won't pardon Steven Avery in homicide case
Walker statement, consistent with previous practice, comes as documentary generates renewed interest in 2005 murder. → Read More
Scott Walker won't pardon Steven Avery for murder conviction
The decision is in keeping with Walker's past practice of not issuing any pardons. → Read More
State railroad commissioner resigns after revelations about handling of employee discipline
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed Yash Wadhwa after former Democratic Sen. Jeff Plale resigned position on Monday. → Read More
Public Records Board to revisit 'transitory' records on Jan. 11
The board changed the definition in August and it was immediately used to justify public records not being available. → Read More
Labor Department finds state short-changed Scott Walker's security guards
The state has repaid more than $570,000 in overtime back pay to nine members of the Dignitary Protection Unit. → Read More
Bill allowing counties to raise half-cent sales tax for transportation has bipartisan support
An Assembly committee has passed a proposal to allow county referenda on a half-cent transportation tax. → Read More