A longtime Democratic office-holder and former candidate for governor and attorney general in Wisconsin announced Wednesday that she would run against Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin voters have ousted two-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen and replaced him with Republican businessman Reid Ribble. Ribble’s victory in the 8th Congressional District is a boost for Republicans and removes from office a key ally ...

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By ?RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican businessman Reid Ribble ousted Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen on Tuesday as the GOP tried to capture a majority of Wisconsin’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives for ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans were hoping to ride the national tide of discontent to big wins in Tuesday’s election, while Democrats counted on their traditionally strong history of getting voters to the polls to give them the edge. Top ...

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By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans were trying Tuesday to capture a majority of Wisconsin’s seats in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in 14 years. Hoping to capitalize on a ...

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Dustin Block dustin.block@dailyreporter.com Outagamie County is asking the state for clarification on money set aside for a $7.5 million bridge to a 6-acre island. County officials said they are planning to meet with Frank Busalacchi, secretary of the Wisconsin Department ...

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