Jim Doyle is the former Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
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Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.
Mar 4th, 2018 by John Torinus
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
AFP-WI and MacIver Institute Ask Legislature To Rethink Move to Resurrect New Deal Conservation Corps
It seems that some Wisconsin lawmakers are so nostalgic for the old days of the Great Depression
Jan 26th, 2018 by AFP Wisconsin
Kicking Us When We’re Down
Requiring photo ID for FoodShare recipients will make it harder to get help.
Jan 25th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
We Cut 20 Tons of Carbon Emissions
Non-profit Cool Choices uses games to convince even Republicans to go green.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Kari Lydersen
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
State’s New Top Policy Wonk
Rob Henken will run merged WisTax and Public Policy Forum. Oh, the attacks he will face.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
Governor Walker Signs Government Leasing Transparency Bill Into Law
AFP-backed law will improve transparency and protect taxpayers
Dec 8th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
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
Did Walker Save Wisconsin’s Economy?
So claims his supporters at WILL. Let’s consider the evidence they offer.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Matt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Announcement
Flynn calls Walker’s failed economic record a period of “vast stagnation” in wages
Nov 4th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
Is Wisconsin’s Economy “On Fire”?
Walker says so in new ad that slams Illinois. Is its claim true or false?
Nov 1st, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Jewish Federations Statement on Anti-Discrimination Order
Wisconsin Jewish Federations Praise Executive Order #261
Oct 27th, 2017 by Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Matt Flynn’s East Side Eschweiler
Gubernatorial candidate has lovely home, lovely location, but won't let assessor in.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Three “Confronting Mass Incarceration” Book Events Conclude with Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
The events, sponsored by Milwaukee Turners, Boswell Books, and other partners, are free and open to the public.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Milwaukee Turners
What Happened to Wisconsin?
Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?
Oct 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller
Chiropractors Have Capitol Clout
Group gave $1.4 million in political donations, pushed one of most heavily lobbied bills.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Authors, panels to discuss mass incarceration issues
“Confronting Mass Incarceration” is the theme behind a series of upcoming discussions and presentations.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Turners
Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca
Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
9 Roads Funding Proposals That Died
All were supposed to solve transportation budget impasse. None did.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Locomotives for Amtrak
Will provide big benefit to other Midwestern states, why not Wisconsin?
Sep 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Newest Deal Shows Foxconn Flaws
Walker spends 11 times more per job on Foxconn than Haribo candy company?
Aug 29th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Would Democratic Governor Kill Foxconn Deal?
Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?
Aug 28th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Conservatives Should Favor Gas Tax Hike
And many do. But a minority of legislators are calling the shots.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by George Mitchell
Foxconn Biggest Deal in State History
Review of past deals shows its 35 times more than biggest prior state payout.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Steven Walters
Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker
Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?
Aug 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Moody’s State Debt Upgrade is Perplexing
Walker says it’s due to his reforms. But... the deficit is rising.
Aug 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker’s Desperate Deal With Foxconn
No governor in state history would have offered such a massive giveaway.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
Aug 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Evers vs. Walker Would Be Historic Race
One of few times in history two incumbent state officials oppose each other.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ellis, Prosser Say Raise the Gas Tax
Two former Republican leaders urge current leaders to stand up to Walker.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Steven Walters
City’s Revenue Structure Is “Broken”
Milwaukee’s over-reliance on property tax, state aid threatens its future, study warns.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Loss of Talgo Train Hurts Foxconn Deal
High speed rail would have better connected Racine area to Madison, Chicago.
Jul 20th, 2017 by James Rowen
Highway Debt Cult Drinks the Kool-Aid
Many Republicans swallow crazy rationales for increasing Doyle-Walker debt.
Jul 19th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Highways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George Mitchell
How to Follow the Transportation Debate
And why a real solution will probably never be reached.
Jul 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Hospitals Group Pays for Capitol Clout
Wisconsin Hospital Association spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fireworks Industry Has Capitol Clout
Bipartisan donations help pass laws expanding fireworks use in state.
Jul 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Park Fees Keep Rising
New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Virginia Small
Voters Strongly Support Higher Gas Tax
So maybe Republicans should embrace it as a solution.
Jun 21st, 2017 by George Mitchell
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Announces Peter Feigin as Honoree of 2017 Roast
Milwaukee Bucks and Sixteenth Street share commitment to improving outcomes for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable
Jun 20th, 2017 by Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
You Dare Not Question Scott Walker
A Federalist column attacks my conclusion that governors have little impact on the economy.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Is No Tommy Thompson
But in his less inclusive, more political way, he may be just as successful.
Jun 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
How to Elect a New Governor
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
May 30th, 2017 by Robert Kraig
Can Governors Do Much About Economy?
Less than people think. But more, perhaps, than Walker is doing.
May 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Study on MAC Tax Credit Badly Flawed
Manufacturing and Agriculture credit goes to wealthy, not to job creation.
May 3rd, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Iowa Copies Walker, Kills Unions
Following his advice, state's GOP legislators end public union rights.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”
Mar 7th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
How Realtors Association Gains Clout
$10 million in campaign donations, heavy lobbying wins it favored legislation.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
State Has Fewer Public Employees
Number per capita below national average and declined under Gov. Doyle.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
John Menard, the Self-Made Man
Forbes ranks him near the top in that category, though below Oprah.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Most Reversed Judge Of The Year
Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Trump Ape Wisconsin DNR?
State’s scrubbing of all climate change info could be a model for Trump administration.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Andrew Revkin
Medicaid Block Grants Could Hurt Wisconsin
20% of state’s citizens, 1.1 million, depend on Medicaid. Block grant system would threaten them with cutbacks.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Barbara Beckert
Scott Walker Celebrates Season of Giving … With Fundraiser for Himself
$5,000, $2,500, $1,000 or $500 Donations to His Campaign Are What Governor Walker Wants for Christmas
Dec 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Shaker’s Cigar Bar is Smoking
City's only cigar bar has fine dining and retro-cocktails, classic architectural artifacts.
Dec 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Four Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Walker Has Failed to Create Jobs
State has suffered nearly six years of below-average job growth.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by James Rowen
Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR
Issue barely exists, to judge by its website.
Nov 10th, 2016 by James Rowen
Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?
Abele says yes, board members are opposed. Who’s right?
Oct 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Hypocrisy of the WMC
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce wants no judge recusals -- except when it benefits them.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Global Warming and Wisconsin’s Economy
Will state’s leaders heed the example of Warren Buffett on alternative energy?
Oct 5th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Talgo Coming Back to Milwaukee
Spanish train manufacturer will overhaul Los Angeles subway cars in Century City.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Decline of Reaganism
The Church of the Gipper is defied by Donald Trump. Will Republicans adjust their ideology?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Did State’s ACT Test Scores Plummet?
Actually achievement hasn’t dropped. But we were never as good as we claimed.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Terry Falk
10-Year Shift In State Spending
Big increases for health care, prisons, vouchers, much less for UW, local governments.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
District Attorney John Chisholm earns support of community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, citizen organizations, and law enforcement groups
Chisholm, a veteran of the United States Army, was first elected in 2006 after serving 12 years as an assistant prosecutor, including leading the gun unit.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John Chisholm
Wisconsin “Undecided” in Presidential Election?
One in five are undecided, independent or neither party voters in presidential race.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Here Lies the Government Accountability Board
Whether GAB should be praised or damned depends on who you ask.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Iron Workers Endorse Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm for Re-Election
Under Chisholm’s leadership, the office of the District Attorney has a 95% conviction rate in homicide cases.
Jun 14th, 2016 by John Chisholm
Sheriffs’ Associations Endorse John Chisholm for Re-Election as Milwaukee County District Attorney
Under Chisholm’s leadership, the office of the District Attorney has a 95% conviction rate in homicide cases.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by John Chisholm
Herb Kohl endorses Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election
“John Chisholm has proven to be an innovative and effective leader as District Attorney,” said Senator Kohl.
Jun 1st, 2016 by John Chisholm
Madison Knows Best
GOP legislators have passed 128 restrictions to "local control" in the past six years.
May 30th, 2016 by Steven Walters
How CEOs Leave Workers Behind
CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.
May 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.
May 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
How Walker Won The Rural Vote
Resentment of Milwaukee and Madison was a key factor. Excerpt from new book.
May 9th, 2016 by Katherine J. Cramer
State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company
W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo
Why Rural Residents Resent Us
UW Prof listens to people in 29 rural communities, learns why they like Gov. Walker.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Milwaukee DA John Chisholm Announces Re-election Bid
The District Attorney’s office under Chisholm’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing many initiatives that not only take violent offenders off the streets, but also reduce crime.
Apr 18th, 2016 by John Chisholm
County Executive Chris Abele Announces Major Democratic Endorsements
Democratic Party Leaders Herb Kohl, Jim Doyle and Mary Burke stand with Abele
Mar 30th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
New LISC Director Has Big Resume
Donsia Strong Hill is attorney who worked in private sector, state and federal government.
Mar 19th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Governor Scott Walker Announces Sunshine Week Initiatives
Governor Walker’s office received 230 percent more records requests than previous administration, released over six million pages of public records
Mar 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Has Walker Shrunk Wisconsin’s Economy?
Both Barca and Trump blame him. But what does the data show? Second in series.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Watching Over the City’s Health
Health Commissioner Bevan Baker has had success, but says much more is needed.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?
His conservative policies were supposed to grow jobs. Did they? First in a series.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Debunking Governor Walker’s SOTS Claims
Rep. Gordon Hintz released a useful primer to assist in interpreting the Governor’s most commonly-used statements made during the last few weeks leading up to the address.
Jan 19th, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
It rose 74% in 10 years, faster than all but six states. What is Walker's solution?
Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Has Mayor Barrett Accomplished?
After nearly 12 years in office, his impact can be seen -- if you look hard.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
