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They decided to steal air pistols from Walmart in Plover instead. Lehman was charged in Portage County Circuit Court on Tuesdaywith armed robbery with the threat of force, operating amotor vehicle without the consent, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, attempting to flee or elude an officer, criminal damage to property and retail theft. attorney, Jared a preliminary hearing, but the hearing immediately scheduled, according to court records. Lehman is being held on a $25,000 cash bond. Chris Mueller: 715-3452251 or christopher wisconsin.com; on Twitter Lehman Continued from Page 1A had to spend precious time and money to win the primary.

He then fell to Baldwin in the general election. was a real opportunity last time that just kind of slipped Fitzgerald said. The potential candidate whom everyone appears to be waiting on is Duffy, who raised his profile this year when he became an early backer of Trump. First elected to Congress in 2010, he rep- resents the district held for years by Democrat Dave Obey. If Duffy enters the race, Fitzgerald said: party should unify behind Other candidates have strengths, too.

Hovde has the ability to self-fund his campaign and gave Thompson a strong run in 2012. Vukmir is well-known in southeastern Wisconsin and has risen to leadership in the state Senate. Fitzgerald jumped on the Trump train early and united Republicans who initially thrilled with their presidential candidate. Kleefisch is well-liked by the Republican base and is a strong fundraiser. Kooyenga is a proponent of school reform, which is especially popular among Republicans.

Nicholson served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is on the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs. Republican Party of Wisconsinspokesman Pat Garrett said: Republicans have a deep bench of highly respected candidates that will each give voters an alternative to Senator Tammy Baldwin and her radical, out of touch voting record. Republicans are focused on issues that matter to Wisconsin families and will set a clear contrast to record of putting politics before Baldwin just sitting still. She was a constant presence on the campaign trail in 2016 as a surrogate for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Senate candidate Russ Feingold. She joined the Senate Democratic leadership team, giving her a chance to shape the message and set priorities.

And she has sought to stake out positions to help Wisconsin manufacturing. In the race, try to tap into so-called Baldwin-Trump voters. In 2012, Baldwin won 13 counties that Trump won in 2016. has traveled across the state and listened to the concerns of workers and small-business said political director, Scott Spector. understands that they feel their voices are not being heard and Washington working for them.

why Tammy will stand up to the corporate lobbyists, big banks and Wall Street moguls that are now calling the shots in Baldwin Continued from Page 1A Search Stevens Point Journal Search MADISON Gov. Scott transportation secretary has decided to quit ahead of what is expected to be a bruising budget fight with state lawmakers over road funding. Walker announced Tuesday that Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb has offered his resignation effective Jan. 6. The governor said he has appointed former Superior Mayor Dave Ross to replace him.

Ross is currently serving on cabinet as secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. news release offer any explanation for resignation. Walker spokesman Tom Evenson said in emails to The Associated Press that Gottlieb decided to retire so he could spend more time with his family. DOT spokeswoman Patricia Mayers said Gottlieb, 60, available for an interview and referred questions to office. The resignation comes as Walker is preparing for what promises to be a punishing fight with his fellow Republicans in the state Assembly over how to fund roads in the upcoming 2017-2019 state budget.

Flat gas tax revenue The road fund faces a $1 billion shortfall due largely to flat gas tax revenue as people drive less and use more fuel-efficient vehicles. Walker has said his executive 2017-2019 budget will delay major projects and borrow $500 million over the next two years to fill the hole. He has refused to raise the gas tax or vehicle registration fees without a corresponding decrease in taxes elsewhere in the budget. Republican leaders in the state Assembly, most notably Speaker Robin Vos and Rep. John Nygren, co-chairman of the powerful budget committee, have criticized that plan as a short-sighted political solution.

They say all funding solutions should be on the table, including increasing the gas tax. Gottlieb told the transportation committee earlier this month that the percentage of Wisconsin roads in poor condition would double to 42 percent over the next 10 years, projects could be delayed for dec- ades and incoming revenue keep up with inflation. But he defended plan. Walker is expected to formally introduce his budget in February. The budget committee will spend the next few months revising the document before forwarding it on to the full Legislature for approval.

The transportation fight figures to dominate the deliberations. Gottlieb is a former state representative from Port Washington and served with Vos in the chamber for six years. Walker plucked Gottlieb from the Assembly to serve as transportation secretary after he won his first term as governor in 2010. Vos issued a statement Tuesday saying and will be missed during the budget discussions. is losing one of our most hardworking and articulate public Vos said.

About Ross Ross served two terms as mayor of Superior and was self-employed for more than 20 years in an upholstery business, news release said. start his new job on Jan. 7. Transportation secretary quits ahead of budget fight TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS GANNETT WISCONSIN MEDIA Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb told lawmakers earlier this month that the percentage of Wisconsin roads in poor condition would double to 42 percent over 10 years..