Rick Gudex

Let’s Talk Honestly About Suicide

More than 50% are committed with guns. As a teen I could have been one of those statistics.

Recent Deaths Shake State Capitol

Suicide of Rick Gudex makes three prominent deaths in 13 months.

Sen. Taylor statement on passing of Sen. Rick Gudex

Today, Senator Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement about the passing her colleague, Sen. Rick Gudex (R-Fond du Lac)

Statement on the Passing of Senator Rick Gudex

Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today following news of the passing of Senator Rick Gudex

GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec

Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat

Statement on Gudex Not Seeking Re-Election

"Clearly Senator Gudex felt the public’s growing dissatisfaction with the special interest agenda being pushed by Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans," said SSDC Executive Director Matt Ullsvik.

Sen. Gudex “Isn’t Certain” There’s a Problem at WEDC

This week, it was reported that Gov. Walker’s scandal-plagued jobs agency broke the law when it awarded $21 million more in taxpayer funding to corporations than it was legally authorized.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Jobs Lacking After State Subsidy of Kohl’s

After qualifying for up to $62.5 million in state taxpayer subsidies, the retail giant is falling short of creating jobs and making capital investments

The Explosive Growth of School Choice

It’s grown 78% in four years, now puts 32,100 kids in private schools

Rep. Barca Urges WEDC to Immediately Adopt Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards

Awards Committee Will Vote Monday on Rep. Barca Proposal to Require Legal Check Prior to Awarding Taxpayer Assistance

Gov. Walker’s historic tax credit cap proposal removed from budget

Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support

But which Democrats are likely to back it?

Dems renew call for WEDC investigation as GOP remains silent

“If crimes have been committed, taxpayers deserve to know”

Gogebic Mine Dies Without a Whimper

After all the controversy, it’s been killed, with barely a word from partisans on either side. Why?

The Man Behind Wisconsin’s Iron Mine

Billionaire Chris Cline promises his mine won’t pollute Wisconsin. But his company’s track record mining coal raises doubts.

Finally, Something the Parties Agree On

Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.

How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators

Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.

School Choice Lobby Spends $10 Million

Choice supporters donated $2.8 million to state candidates and $7 million for electioneering activities, according to nonpartisan watchdog group.