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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Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Advice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker Failed to Lead on Election Night
Not giving a concession speech showed his lack of character. And not the first such failure.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Why Walker Lost
He seemed to have the perfect strategy. The top 10 reasons he failed.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Affordable Housing for Walker’s Point
Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?
Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Do Vos, Fitzgerald Want Dictatorship?
Rather than accepting will of the voters, they hatch plans to reduce governor’s power.
Nov 10th, 2018 by James Rowen
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Who Will Appoint State Superintendent?
If Evers doesn’t resign until taking office as governor, he could appoint his successor.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic
Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan
MPS Charter Schools Work Better
So why doesn’t the school board embrace them?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Record Outside Group Spending, $36.5 Million
Republicans had 2-1 advantage in special interest spending, most of it for Walker.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Has Massive Money Advantage
$50 million in campaign and outside advocacy funds for Walker, $14 million for Evers.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Canvassing The City For Votes
At election crunch time, Milwaukee canvassers go door-to-door while we join them.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Michael Holloway
Last of the Republican Upstarts
Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot
ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Scott Walker Lacks Ethics
That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Ed Wall
“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”
Joe Biden campaigns for Baldwin, Evers, takes down Trump in Madison
Oct 31st, 2018 by Laurel White
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?
4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Walker, Evers Differ on Gun Laws
Evers favors universal background checks, Walker mum on issue.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Laurel White
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
“Supportive Housing” Needed for Homeless?
Advocates say housing plus services like health care, substance abuse care needed to solve problem.
Oct 28th, 2018 by Max Nawara
Fight for $15 Protest at Gubernatorial Debate
Protesters demand affordable health care, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Michael Holloway
Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change
As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Voters Remember Act 10
And they’re still divided. Will law curtailing public unions impact governor’s race?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Health Care a Big Issue in Election
Key issue in Wisconsin; nationally 46% of House and Senate ads mention health care.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher
Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State Democrats Buried by Outside Funding
GOP express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million compared to just $6.6 million by Democratic groups.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Republicans Lie About Health Care
The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
For Some Wisconsin Voters, Road Quality is a Major Concern
People all over state worry about transportation infrastructure
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Bridgit Bowden
Governor’s Race Enters Wishlist Phase
Walker and Evers promise increased spending for roads and schools, but haven’t said how to pay for them.
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker, Evers Talk Taxes, Health Care, Immigration At First Debate
Gubernatorial candidates also discuss criticism from former Walker cabinet secretaries; charges of plagiarism at Wisconsin's DPI.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Walker, Evers On Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Woes
Evers says lack of local input and DNR scientists are root cause of drinking water problems
Oct 19th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Schimel Versus Kaul Part 3
In their third debate AG candidates disagree on nearly everything. Again.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Fitzgerald Downplays Pre-Existing Conditions Issue
Republican Senate leader says he lacks votes to pass bill, then says it could pass “in the future.”
Oct 17th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
October Surprise for Walker, Trump?
Trade war, declining market, junk health insurance may stick to both candidates.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Walker Mum About Medicaid Changes
He was going to get tough on Medicaid recipients, now runs away from the issue.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Campaigns With Tommy Thompson
Campaigning in Green Bay, Milwaukee, Walker hits Evers for proposing “tax increase.”
Oct 16th, 2018 by Patty Murray
Evers Hits Walker on Pre-Existing Conditions
Governor's record shows he won’t require insurers to cover pre-existing conditions, Evers charges.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Medicare For All Becomes Hot Issue
Many Democrats, including Tammy Baldwin, embrace it, as Republicans condemn it.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
GOP Donor Gets No Fine for Polluting
No fine from DNR, citing “emergency" for sand mine owner Hi-Crush Proppants, a $340,000 donor.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democrats Need Bread-And-Butter Issues
Republicans won’t protect workers pensions and health care, Democrats will.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Pence Touts Walker, Foxconn
Campaigning in Green Bay, Eau Claire, vice-president lauds Foxconn deal.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Patty Murray and Rich Kremer
Milwaukee County on a Crash Course
Without more funding of programs it runs for the state, county will soon face fiscal ruin.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin, Walker Lead in Latest MU Poll
Baldwin up 10% over Vukmir, Walker up by just 1% over Evers.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Have 4-1 Spending Edge
Outside groups supporting GOP have spent $11 million, vs $2.5 million for Democratic candidates.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Incoherence of Scott Walker
His suddenly changing policies make for a confused campaign.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Don’t Kill Business Tax Credit, Walker Warns
Evers would end it. Most of money went to wealthiest 12% of state residents.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Local Leaders Demand Big Store Tax Reform
18 municipal leaders say big box tax loopholes costly, push legislators to change law.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
25 UW Campuses Strapped for Funds
UW-Madison doing fine but other 25 campuses, including Milwaukee, have taken big hits to funding.
Oct 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Schimel Suit Cost Workers $23 Million
Suit he joined stopped 165,000 Wisconsin workers from getting overtime pay.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Thompson Grew State Prisons
Number of prisoners rose from 4,867 to 20,536 under Gov. Thompson. Now he wants reform.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Both Parties See November Assembly Win
Vos and Hintz both talk about their plans should they run Assembly after election.
Oct 4th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Candidates Debate Foxconn-Style Subsidies
Walker has embraced huge subsidies he now wants for Kimberly Clark. Evers questions approach.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White
The Curious Campaign of Leah Vukmir
Her campaign seems to ignore poll data showing most disagree with her stands.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith
State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh
Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Laurel White
The Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Obamacare Critics Offer Weak Alternatives
Bill supported by Gov. Walker won’t effectively cover pre-existing conditions.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Evers Raised $1.9 Million in August
More than one-third of money came from unions.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Making Insurance Fake Again
Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.
Sep 27th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
City Lands $285 Million Industrial Campus
Komatsu Mining will move its West Milwaukee mining equipment campus to Harbor District.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Wants Tax Cut for Needy Families
Cites data showing 40% of state’s families struggle to pay for basic needs.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Kleefisch Campaign Gives Walker $1 Million
While Barnes campaign gives just $20,000 to Evers campaign.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Does Manufacturing Tax Credit Matter?
Evers would scrap tax break passed by Walker and Republicans. Will that help or hurt?
Sep 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How Walker Cost Taxpayers $2.6 Billion
The 7 biggest financial failures by a not-so-fiscally conservative governor.
Sep 26th, 2018 by James Rowen
GOP Outside Groups Far Outspend Dems
Through August, $4.9 million spent on state’s Republican candidates versus $1.1 million for Democrats.
Sep 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
The 8 Lessons of Foxconn
Political leaders looking for what not to do could learn so much from Foxconn deal.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Jon Peacock and Joanne Brown
The Best Governor Money Can Buy
Just about every Walker policy was bought by special interests.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Impact of Republican Tax Cuts
It relies on supply side economics. So how well is that working?
Sep 19th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Big Walker Donor Gets $250,000 Grant
Badger Meter donates $26,000 to governor, gets big state grant from WEDC.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Where Will Walker, Evers Take Economy?
State in slow growth mode. Two candidates have very different approaches to this.
Sep 18th, 2018 by John Torinus
Schimel’s Spoils System
DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Fastest Legislators in Modern History?
Report finds more fast-tracking of legislation, less public input, under Walker and Republicans.
Sep 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Tommy Thompson Is Wrong About Prisons
He regrets 1991 plan I wrote. But he never implemented it.
Sep 14th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Election Experts Call For Paper Ballots
New report cites security problem, notes paper ballots can’t be tampered with online.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Laurel White
