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Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
7 Election Takeaways
What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?
Apr 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Race Replays Issues of 2011
Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Momentum for Dallet as Legal Community Overwhelmingly Sees Her as More Qualified
Two Bar Association polls show stark difference between candidates; new endorsements add to momentum
Mar 28th, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
The Strange Race for Supreme Court
Look carefully. Both candidates are not what they claim to be.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Judge That Robin Vos Hates
Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?
Mar 27th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Legislators Matter
And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted
But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Dave Cieslewicz
Court Rules Gov. Walker Must Call Elections to Fill To State Legislative Vacancies
Decision Sends Message to Gov. Walker, Attorney General Schimel: In a Democracy We Have Elections and Voters Get to Vote
Mar 22nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Michael Screnock’s Special Ethical Conflict
Could Michael Screnock Sit on Lawsuit Against His Former Client Scott Walker for Refusing to Call Special Elections to Fill Legislative Vacancies?
Mar 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
The Screnock Rule: No Campaign Check = No Time For You
Court Candidate Michael Screnock Made Time for Speech to Big Spending Special Interests, Can’t Make Time to Appear at Event and Answer Questions From Legal Professionals
Mar 13th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
As Electric Cars Revolutionize the Vehicle Market, New Study Helps Cities Address Infrastructure and Parking Challenges
First-of-its-kind policy analysis of best practices from across U.S. and globally
Mar 8th, 2018 by WISPIRG Foundation
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Bi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly
In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County.
Feb 20th, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
WILL Sues Rep. Brostoff in E-mail Dispute
Brostoff is refusing to turn over electronic records, instead insisting on printing them and charging unnecessary fees.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
SEIU WI Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor
“We need a champion, like Mahlon Mitchell, as Governor”
Feb 15th, 2018 by Mahlon Mitchell
State High Court Restricts Open Records
Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards
Contractors honored for transportation improvement projects completed in Oneida, Shawano, Manitowoc, Eau Claire, Dane, Milwaukee, and Walworth counties
Feb 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Officials Must Provide Electronic Records
They are covered by open records laws and often easier to use.
Feb 5th, 2018 by John Foust
Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin
"The endorsement of these Wisconsin leaders gives this campaign the momentum to win on April 3rd."
Feb 1st, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
Doctors Side Against Injured Public Workers?
“Independent” medical examiners can favor employers in workers comp cases, experts say.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Alexandra Hall and Dee J. Hall
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
UW Extension Could Have More Impact
Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.
Jan 18th, 2018 by John Torinus
Water Pollution Skyrockets Under Walker
His own data shows addition of 804 polluted waterways.
Jan 17th, 2018 by James Rowen
Mahlon Mitchell for Governor Announces Raising Nearly $310,000 in 7 Weeks, Reports $242,000 in Cash on Hand
"I plan to have the resources to take on and defeat Scott Walker in November."
Jan 16th, 2018 by Mahlon Mitchell
Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax
Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin One of Most Partisan States
Result is gerrymandering, budget gimmicks and subpar bond ratings.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Todd A. Berry
Wisconsin’s 115th Fighter Wing Chosen as Preferred Candidate Base for F-35A Lightning II
The Air Force will conduct an official environmental impact analysis and site assessment process on each of the original five candidate bases chosen beginning this winter.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor
Local 998 represents more than 1,100 members in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha and Sheboygan.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Mahlon Mitchell
Governor Walker Announces $1.475 Million in Funding Awarded to Minority Business Organizations
Governor also names business liaison to help Wisconsin businesses engage with Foxconn, Haribo, and other new businesses
Dec 14th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Walker Flew to Private Campaign Event in Taxpayer-Funded Plane
"I’m appalled that Gov. Walker thinks he can use our tax money for his own political gain."
Dec 14th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor
First Law Enforcement Endorsement in Race for Governor
Dec 8th, 2017 by Mahlon Mitchell
Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
WWIG is also pleased to announce its new leadership for this year's Board of Directors.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
Democrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage
The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
How CROWE Can Help State Economy
The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.
Nov 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone
New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many
WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Katherine Proctor and Dee J. Hall
Koch Brothers Want Less Local Control
GOP bill would limit city, county control over substandard lots.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Memo to Robin Vos: It Wasn’t Terrorism It Was ‘Executive Favor’
Senate Republican Troika Still Needs to Answer Why They Violated WI Statute 13.06
Oct 23rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Pocan Slams Trump for Sending Wisconsin Insurance Rate Increases Sky-High
"President Trump is doing everything he can to sabotage the ACA and his actions are now having a very real impact on tens of thousands of Wisconsinites."
Oct 12th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Wisconsin’s Waters Win in Clean Wisconsin High-Capacity Well Case
Court orders to vacate seven permits, remand one for consideration
Oct 11th, 2017 by Clean Wisconsin
Why Farms Need Undocumented Workers
Immigrant labor produces 79 percent of nation’s milk. Can they be replaced?
Oct 9th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall and Riley Vetterkind
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Proclaims October 9th Indigenous Peoples Day in Milwaukee County
"I’m incredibly proud that Milwaukee County is officially recognizing and appreciating the contributions of native thought, culture, and technology in our society."
Oct 9th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Kathleen Falk Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
The non-partisan election will be held in the spring of 2018.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Tim Burns
Did Gov. Scott Walker Issue Executive Order to Win Republican Senate Holdouts’ Budget Votes?
One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Possible Violations of Law in GOP Senators’ Shady Budget Deal With Gov. Walker
Oct 3rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
New Study Finds Gov. Scott Walker, Republican Voter ID Law Kept Legal Voters From Casting Ballots in November 2016 Election
‘Enemies Foreign and Domestic Conspired to Manipulate the 2016 Elections in Wisconsin’
Sep 25th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Building Commission Approves Projects
The Building Commission is chaired by Governor Walker.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rebecca Dallet earns support from 89 judges in Wisconsin Supreme Court bid
Judge Dallet is running because she believes in Wisconsin.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
Governor Walker Announces Broadband Expansion Grant Recipients
"Internet access is a critical component of education, telemedicine, e-commerce, agribusiness, and tourism, just to name a few."
Aug 4th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh Kaul
New Legislation Creates BadgerCare “Public Option” to Immediately Lower Health Costs
Following insurance company threats to leave markets, legislation introduced to allow all Wisconsinites to purchase BadgerCare.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Why Gableman Is Stepping Down
And how will that affect the race for Supreme Court?
Jun 20th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Appoints Dane County Judge
Samuelson has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2012.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Announces Formation of Madison Chapter
Wisconsin’s veteran business organization will expand to serve veteran business community in Dane County and surrounding areas
Jun 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
After 27 Years, Judge Overturns Rape Conviction
Case is the latest in which flawed hair analysis by the FBI led to a wrongful conviction
Jun 11th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
AG Schimel Appoints Experienced, Award-Winning Prosecutor to Lead Office of Crime Victim Services
Michelle L. Viste is a current assistant attorney general at DOJ and 2015 Deputy District Attorney of the Year award recipient.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Justice
Governor Walker Announces a Record $3.9 Million in Youth Apprenticeship State Grants to Serve 4,300 Students
Wisconsin's YA program was authorized by state statute in 1991 as part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Blaming the Biking Victim
Driver kills biker on shoulder of road, driver’s attorney tries to blame the cyclist.
May 29th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
The Freedom to Work For Less
New labor law by Walker and GOP is all about “freedom”... Not.
May 2nd, 2017 by RT Both
21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin
Apr 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Crazy Growth of Good City Brewing
Still new business already expanding operations and production.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Cellular Donates $153,000 to Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee to Receive $60,000
Apr 14th, 2017 by UScellular
Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin
Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Assembly Republicans Move to Silence Rural Dane County Town Voters
Democratic move to delay action on bill will likely preserve scheduled votes in eight towns
Apr 6th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
How Trump Betrays His Supporters
Trumpcare in Wisconsin and nation hikes costs the most for Trump voters.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
State Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers
51% of workers are immigrants. Trump’s policies threaten needed workers.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Senators Give Themselves 31% Increase
In non-public meeting they approve 31% raise in their per day expenses.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Gov. Walker’s Risky Self-Insurance Scheme: More Chaos and Higher Costs
In a self-insurance model, the state is on the hook for the actual costs and liability of the health care covered employees receive.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Milwaukee Catching Madison On Startups
Two new venture funds could push this city ahead in startup companies.
Feb 15th, 2017 by John Torinus
Let the Public Decide on Medical Marijuana
Introduces legislation calling for statewide referendum
Feb 6th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Senators Want 31% Hike In Expenses
Republicans want per diem pay raise, but oppose minimum wage increase for state workers.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Fair Housing Council Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Waukesha County
MMFHC’s complaint alleged that Waukesha County engaged in illegal housing discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
Most Reversed Judge Of The Year
Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Coalition of Retired Judges to Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to Adopt Standards to Limit Cash Influence in Judiciary
The retired judges have submitted their petition to the State Supreme Court requesting strong new rules for when judges must disqualify themselves in order to remove even the appearance of bias.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Press Release
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observation Report
Findings and recommendations
Jan 3rd, 2017 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
AG Schimel Announces Charges in Megabucks Lottery Fraud
The complaint alleges that the two defendants conspired to win the December 29, 2007, Wisconsin Megabucks lottery game.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Wisconsin Recount Completed Ahead of Schedule With Relatively Small Changes to Final Totals
Trump’s margin over Clinton increased by 131 votes.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Truth about Self-Insurance
States like North Carolina have seen a $200+ million budget deficit due to an accumulation of unexpected claims when shifting to a self-insurance model.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
An Open Letter from One Wisconsin Now to Rep. Sean Duffy
"To be clear, we support free and fair elections. We think most people in the real world do. The question is, Rep. Duffy, do you?"
Dec 10th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Rep. Pocan Calls Out Rep. Duffy for Saying Madison is a Communist Community that does not Believe in Democracy, Demands Apology
"...Congressman Duffy’s ‘Trumpizing’ of Wisconsin is the wrong direction for our state."
Dec 7th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Executive Director
Jason Sidener to be the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's next Executive Director.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
How Technology Is Changing Our Lives
Appleton native and Microsoft exec Brad Smith comes here preaching the new gospel.
Nov 16th, 2016 by Ken Smith
Study to Determine if Voter ID Law Reduced Wisconsin Turnout
Milwaukee County Clerk Czarnezki backs UW-Madison effort to survey those who didn’t vote
Nov 14th, 2016 by Sup. Joe Czarnezki
Clean Wisconsin challenges high capacity well permits
Constitution requires DNR to consider impacts on lakes, rivers, and streams
Oct 28th, 2016 by Clean Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin’s Decline in Children
In last five years, number of children dropped 3.2% statewide, but more than 10% in many northern counties.
Oct 23rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Why Felons Can’t Vote
Republicans across country oppose laws making it easier to vote, disenfranchising 62,343 state residents.
Oct 19th, 2016 by Kate Peifer and Rose Velazquez
Law Doesn’t Protect Water From Pesticides
Despited “strict” state law, one-third of private drinking wells are contaminated.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Rachael Lallensack
