Scott Kevin Walker was the Governor of the State of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019. Previously he was Milwaukee County Executive and a Representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Kelly Leads High Court Candidates in Funds
Conservative Supreme Court justice has raised more than two opponents combined.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Tax Burden Lowest in 50 Years
Huge change, combined state-local taxes down by 22% or $8.5 billion annually since 1994.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Return of Texas v. U.S.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Clock Ticking for Legislature
Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
CBD Oil Products Rising in Popularity
Sold in everything from lotion to beer to e-cigarettes. Regulators, researchers worry it's gone too far.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Judge Asked to Hold State in Contempt
Conservative group wants 200,000 names purged from voting list, but Elections Commission awaits higher court rulings.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
American Transmission Co. Has Clout
Builds and owns high-voltage power lines, has spent $1.8 million to elect state officials.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty
Union busting, opposition to minimum wage helped drive inequality.
Dec 29th, 2019 by Michael Rosen and Jeffrey Sommers
State’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Foxconn, Scott Walker, Aurora and more.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Another Evers Cabinet Pick Under Fire
Republicans won’t approve Dawn Crim, Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut
Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.
Dec 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Says Changes to Foxconn Deal Likely
Foxconn offers statement with no mention of changing contract.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Bill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Another Special Election Controversy
This time Gov. Evers accused of playing politics on filling 7th congressional district seat.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling and Kristian Knutsen
Pardon Power Should Be Used Wisely
Walker didn’t use if for eight years. How should Evers use it?
Dec 15th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Which Republican Is More Trumpian?
GOP candidates for state's 7th congressional district spar over who’s more like Trump.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Jim Sullivan Will Run For County Executive
County administrator and former legislator emphasizes need for sound management.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Journal Sentinel Veterans Vanishing
Seven more journalists leaving, including some big names, as paper shrinks further.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed
Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Talgo Trains Return to Milwaukee
After 5 years in storage, trains built for Wisconsin may be used on Pacific Northwest line.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Remembering Musician Mary Davis
A keyboard legend and singer who performed R&B, jazz, blues and soul dies at age 73.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up
Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time in five years, restarts planning.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
State Leads in Cutting Pollution Control
Funding decline of 36% from 2008-2018, biggest in U.S., Walker helped drive change.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts
Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Still Committed to Foxconn Deal
“It has to be a good deal,” says new head of WEDC.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion
Loss could have been as high as $19 billion under original plan, study says.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’
“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
State Dental Group Has Big Teeth
Has spent $2.4 million on campaign donations and lobbying, getting a dozen bills it favors passed.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?
And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Where Have All The Hunters Gone?
Millennials less likely to hunt. To counter decline state looks to women and children.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Top Republican Donors Give to Biden
Ted and Mary Kellner have donated $1 million to state GOP candidates, but now giving to Biden.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Who Lost the City Residency Rule?
Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill
Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Charges Against Activist Vaun Mayes
Community organizer says he's being targeted as a "Black Identity Extremist.”
Nov 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Scott Walker At Your Service
Need marketing, strategic planning or issue advocacy? Scott's new company can help you go "big and bold."
Nov 25th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws
National advocacy organization argues unconstitutional age-based discrimination creates barriers for young voters.
Nov 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Act 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions
Study finds union recertification efforts, required by law, declined by a third since 2014.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
‘Sanctuary Counties’ Violate Constitution
Northern Wisconsin county’s declaration on gun rights conflicts with state, federal laws.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Chris Walker
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS
Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen and Megan O'Halloran
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
How Republicans Became Anti-Train
The politics of resentment replaced business-oriented development, as Tommy Thompson would learn. Part 8 of series.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Tom Steyer Comes to Town
That would be the billionaire investor running for president who calls Trump “a fake businessman.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Gasp, It’s a Holiday Tree!
So says Gov. Evers about Capitol tree, with the added theme, “Celebrate Science.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
State’s Talgo Trains Still Sit Idle
Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Senate Votes to Kill Governor Veto Power
Approves putting constitutional amendment on ballot to restrict partial veto power.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
State Insurance Group Pays for Clout
WIA spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations, gets favored bills passed.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Campaigning on the Taxpayer’s Dime?
Changes in state law open door to abuses, campaigning by government workers.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
California Got Most of State’s $810 Million
But unlike Wisconsin’s “shovel ready” train project, California’s hit many obstacles. 5th in a series.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?
Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Good News, Bad News on State Budget
Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Decision to Refuse Train Funding “Purely Political”
LaHood says Walker wanted to kill a Democratic plan created by Doyle and Obama. Part 4 of series.
Oct 27th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes
Fitzgerald Says Legislators Plays ‘Goalie” With Evers
Few bills getting passed, most of Evers' cabinet picks still not approved by Senate.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Board Okays Rules on PFAS Pollution
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will create stricter rule making process for PFAS levels in water.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
How Walker and Sykes Killed the Train
With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The NRA Brigade
48 Republican legislators get NRA donations, may resist Evers' Special Session on gun control.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission
Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Legacy of Morris Andrews
He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System
Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim Kohlhaas
Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection
County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools
The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled
VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What Walker Cost Wisconsin
New report shows big decline in federal aid for state while he was governor.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Opposes UW Free Speech Rules
Governor has veto power over UW Regents’ rules; proposal would punish students who disrupt free speech.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Regents Advance Controversial Free Speech Rules
UW System students would face suspensions or expulsions for violations, if rules approved
Oct 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Do ‘Checkoff Groups’ Help or Hurt Family Dairy Farms?
Federally-required agricultural promotion organizations may not benefit small dairy farms
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Behind Wisconsin’s Abandoned High Speed Rail
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson laid groundwork for the project that Gov. Scott Walker killed.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward
70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Can Do Better On Openness
Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
18 School Boards Support Ending the Use of Native American Mascots
Around 30 Wisconsin districts use Native American imagery, mascots or nicknames.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
DNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well
Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Owners Lobbying For Service Workers
New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers
Sep 26th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
The Use and Abuse of Jobs Data
Walker administration used flimsy interpretations of jobs reports to put a positive spin on the state's economy.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Millions In Health Care Refunds Going Out
Insurance market improving thanks to state reinsurance program.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Walker Headlines Event of Controversial Preacher
Preacher has tweeted Obama "ought to be hung for treason," defended Rep. King's (R-Iowa) widely condemned comments
Sep 24th, 2019 by Jud Lounsbury
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Renews Call for Red Flag Gun Law
Republican legislators say proposal violates due process rights.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Far Behind on Renewable Energy
Report finds Minnesota has 5 times more wind power, 16 times more solar than Wisconsin.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Rethinking State Economic Policies
What do state policies on Foxconn and dairy industry have in common?
Sep 18th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
