/tags/scott-walker Scott Walker en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-08-07/fact-check-candidates-dont-tell-the-whole-stories-in-first-debate In the prime-time Republican presidential debate Thursday, the candidates bragged about their records as governors and in the private sector, but the facts didn't always add up. Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-08-07/fact-check-candidates-dont-tell-the-whole-stories-in-first-debate Scott Horsley, Danielle Kurtzleben /npr-news/2013-07-05/abortion-providers-sue-as-wisconsin-governor-signs-bill The bill, passed by the Legislature in June, requires women seeking abortions to get an ultrasound. It also says that clinics that provide abortions should be within 30 miles of a hospital. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says the four clinics that provide abortions in the state are at risk with the new law. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 23:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-05/abortion-providers-sue-as-wisconsin-governor-signs-bill Dana Farrington /npr-news/2013-06-17/wisconsins-walker-downplays-presidential-buzz A year after he survived a recall attempt, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is a folk hero among many conservatives and often talked of as a presidential contender in 2016. Walker dismisses that talk, but he has taken steps that hint at national ambition. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-17/wisconsins-walker-downplays-presidential-buzz Shawn Johnson /npr-news/2013-03-26/book-news-wis-governor-takes-heat-over-his-choice-of-ghostwriter Also: Barnes & Noble giving away free e-readers this week; Marjane Satrapi on Persepolis; and a teenage Hemingway's dimples. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-26/book-news-wis-governor-takes-heat-over-his-choice-of-ghostwriter Annalisa Quinn /npr-news/2013-03-14/its-still-early-but-gop-hopefuls-test-the-waters-for-2016 From Chris Christie to Jeb Bush, a slew of potential candidates for president have been getting attention. Most of them are speaking this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference, but a few pointedly were not asked. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:56:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-14/its-still-early-but-gop-hopefuls-test-the-waters-for-2016 Mara Liasson /npr-news/2012-12-30/a-tough-year-for-unions-with-few-bright-spots-ahead This year, two states passed right-to-work laws, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a recall attempt. Harold Meyerson of The American Prospect says the future for organized labor remains bleak. Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:50:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-30/a-tough-year-for-unions-with-few-bright-spots-ahead NPR Staff /npr-news/2012-09-14/court-strikes-down-wisconsin-collective-bargaining-law A spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker said they were confident the ruling would be overturned when appealed. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-09-14/court-strikes-down-wisconsin-collective-bargaining-law Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-06-12/will-beer-and-brats-break-through-wisconsins-partisan-divide Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is reaching across the aisle to Democrats with bratwurst and beer tonight, but who's biting? A few pols have already bowed out, despite the three brands of brats and several local beers on offer. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-12/will-beer-and-brats-break-through-wisconsins-partisan-divide April Fulton /npr-news/2012-06-12/romney-puts-distance-between-him-and-himself-on-public-worker-hiring After boldly declaring last week that voters didn't want more teachers, police and firefighters, Mitt Romney shifted his stance Tuesday. In a Fox News appearance, he clearly was distancing himself from his statement of four days earlier. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:28:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-12/romney-puts-distance-between-him-and-himself-on-public-worker-hiring Frank James /npr-news/2012-06-06/on-the-ground-in-wisconsin-lessons-from-the-losing-side Democratic activists in Wisconsin say they're not angry with President Obama for avoiding recall politics. But they worry that the president's absence may have embittered some volunteers the campaign will need for the competitive presidential race in November. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-06/on-the-ground-in-wisconsin-lessons-from-the-losing-side Liz Halloran