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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GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization
8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.
May 7th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
11 Bills the Legislature Killed
2017-’18 losers include Tesla, Meteor Timber and a bill making sex with animals a felony.
May 7th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Republicans Resist Net Neutrality Bill
Issue is critical to small businesses, who create most new jobs in the state.
May 7th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Farm Bill Will Leave Millions of Kids Hungry
Analysis of federal bill show 11% of state food stamp recipients, including 23,369 kids, lose eligibility.
May 4th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Pruitt Ruling Allows Foxconn Pollution
EPA head overrules his own staff to deliver victory for Walker and Trump.
May 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Is California the Future?
The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.
May 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Eviction Law Impacts Domestic Violence Victims
State’s latest pro-landlord law makes it harder for abused partners with financial difficulties.
May 2nd, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Walker Tries to Rig the System
He’s suing to slash my authority as state superintendent, and forcing me to use attorney hostile to my views.
May 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Greater Wisconsin Committee Spends Big
But the liberal group has mostly lost in elections since 2010.
May 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Special Interests Governor
Average citizens don't count when Walker and Republicans decide environmental policy.
Apr 29th, 2018 by James Rowen
New Law Could Increase Pollution, Flooding
Special interest-backed GOP bill restricts local government regulations of storm water runoff.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Contrarian Professor
Geoscientist John Skalbeck backed Waukesha diversion of lake water but opposes it for Foxconn.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
How to Pick the Next Governor
Judge the many candidates on how they’d address Wisconsin’s economic chasm.
Apr 26th, 2018 by Marc Eisen
Slag Is No Longer Considered Waste
Law backed by WMC, signed by Walker, lets waste byproduct of steel and iron evade rules.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
No, You Can’t Regulate Drones
New state law backed by Milwaukee business group prevents local governments from regulating drones.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
MSOE Breaks Ground on Educational Center
Science hall centering on artificial intelligence will be used by all students.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Legality of Foxconn’s Water Use At Issue
New York and Michigan officials question whether Lake Michigan water diversion only for residential users.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Walker UW Cuts Will Devastate Universities
UW-Stevens Point eliminating 13 Liberal Arts Majors is early example.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Andy Gronik
Walker Signs Restrictions on Pro-Worker Rules
Law restricting local governments backed by Koch Brothers, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Whacko Primary for Governor
Seriously, a dozen or more Democratic candidates? It’s beyond the Republicans’ dreams.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Signs Bill Sought By Landlords
Lessens tenant rights and overthrows host of local government controls on rental properties.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Full File on Foxconn
City report on Foxconn’s history is eye opening. Why didn’t state do its due diligence?
Apr 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Group Books $500,000 TV Ads
All for governors race. Falls far short of planned ads for Walker.
Apr 17th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles
Company pays for his trip to London, he backs less regulations on its high interest loans.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Future of the Great Lakes
Climate change, Foxconn, other issues could impact this huge reservoir of water.
Apr 14th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Stronger Action Needed on Opioid Crisis
Walker turned down needed funds. More integrated, broad-ranging approach needed.
Apr 14th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
How Will Health Care Changes Affect You?
Changes in Obamacare and BadgerCare leave questions, confusion for state residents.
Apr 13th, 2018 by Donna Friedsam
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Voters Okay 56 of 66 School Referendums
$566 million in spending approved on April ballot, mostly for new construction.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
City’s Evictions Far From Worst
New data on evictions shows a huge national problem with lessons for Milwaukee.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Tommy Predicts Walker Could Lose Big
“President should not be a bully,” Thompson says, and that will hurt GOP.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Votes In 2018 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Were Most Partisan In Two Decades
Despite differing outcomes, ballot preferences echoed 2016 Presidential election.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Aaron Weinschenk
Walker Gets $5.1 Million Boost
Republican Governors Association books $5.1 million of TV ads to support Gov. Walker's reelection.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Billions for Foxconn, Failure for Rural Wisconsin
Rural economic development bill passes Assembly 95 to 0, fails to get a vote in the Senate.
Apr 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
Gov. Walker’s Supreme Anger
He lashes out in frustration after Judge Dallet's high court victory, afraid a blue wave is heading his way.
Apr 6th, 2018 by Joanna Beilman-Dulin
Big Donations for Anti-Abortion Law
Walker and Republicans got more than $200,000 in donations.
Apr 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Should Walker Be Worried?
Does he face an unstoppable “blue wave”? Maybe.
Apr 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
New Law Restricts Civil Lawsuits
Backed by long list of special interests, led by mega-campaign donor WMC.
Apr 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
The Crisis of Our Democracy
Walker and Republicans have rigged the system to serve themselves, not the people.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Governors Group Has State Clout
The DC-based association gets Wisconsin donors, gave $18 million to Walker’s three elections.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Our Agenda for Wisconsin Is Working
Low taxes, low unemployment, plus a six-year freeze on UW tuition.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Black-White Unemployment Gap
Black workers in state 3.5 times more likely to be unemployed.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
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
Big Polluters Are Big Campaign Donors
List of top polluting contributors is led by We Energies.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Journal Sentinel Promotes Phony Foxconn “Report”
But it’s not a study, has no named author and is too flawed to qualify as news.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
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
GOP’s Favorite Sand Mining Company
Assembly Republicans have twice passed a bill exempting a Georgia company from state law.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Legislators Matter
And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
13 Issues for Walker, Legislators
Who won, who lost on 13 key issues in 2017-2018 legislative session?
Mar 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Bill Restricts Civil Lawsuits
Backed by many special interests; statute of limitations for suits reduced from six to three years.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Hotel on Van Buren?
Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.
Mar 25th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Why Did MMAC Do Foxconn Study?
Maybe to help Republican candidates facing voters who don’t think Foxconn will help economy.
Mar 24th, 2018 by James Rowen
Koch-Backed Bill Guts Local Control
Bars local governments from setting many labor and employment rules.
Mar 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Geoff Davidian
Legislators Pass Law to Benefit Landlords
Overturns city regulations on landlords, reduces tenant rights.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Federal Program Could Help City
Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Gov. Walker’s Common Sense Welfare Reforms
Critics are wrong, it’s all about workforce readiness.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Medicaid Director Heather Smith
Corporate Campaign Donations Topped $1 Million
All spent in 2017, with 7-to-1 edge for Republicans, who legalized corporate giving in 2015.
Mar 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Backs Off on Marine Sanctuary
Would have preserved stretch of Lake Michigan, but Koch activist opposes it.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WisDOT Secretary’s Declining Credibility
Half truths by Secretary Dave Ross may hurt him with legislators.
Mar 20th, 2018 by George Mitchell
I Choose Leah
First Lady Tonette Walker endorses Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senator
Mar 19th, 2018 by First Lady Tonette Walker
How Walker Destroyed Bipartisan Conservation
Democrats and Republicans agreed on need to protect state’s environment. Not any more.
Mar 15th, 2018 by Spencer Black
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
Wiegand Transforming Near West Side
Developer turning former school into hotel, empty office complex into food and beverage hub.
Mar 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate
81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.
Mar 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker Doesn’t Merit Open Records Award
As governor and county exec he's been consistently hostile to open records.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross
Opees Honor Good Deeds and Bad
Freedom of Information Council's awards go to Gov. Walker and several journalists.
Mar 9th, 2018 by Bill Lueders
WMC Backs Kimberly-Clark Subsidy
Business lobbying group and Kimberly-Clark have both donated to Walker.
Mar 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Far Outspends Democrats on 527 Groups
Republicans raised $2.8 million, Democrats $1.7 million in 2017.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Unlimited Cash Campaign Groups
527 groups can spend freely, led by MMAC, Chris Abele and Potawatomi.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
A Wheelchair Is Not a Trampoline
And Republican food share proposal won’t help disabled and poor people.
Mar 5th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
New GOP Senators Have Clout
They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.
Mar 4th, 2018 by John Torinus
State Okays Park Land for Golf Course
Course owner, industrialist Herbert Kohler, gave $400,000 to Walker, other Republicans.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Walker Opposes Special Elections
He's not serving the voters. He's serving his party.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Mystery of Meteor Timber
GOP bill would let company destroy hardwood wetlands, but the money trail is murky.
Feb 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal
City Attorney will contest $117 million Foxconn subsidy charged to We Energies customers.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State Divest Gun Stocks?
Wisconsin pension fund invests in companies making guns that kill students.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Hubbub in Walker’s Point
It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Partially Restores Historic Preservation Program
Has state finally decided on new rules for program or will they continue to make changes?
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Evaluating Walker’s Reinsurance Plan
It has some benefits, but not enough to make up for Trump’s health care changes.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
County Jails Handle State Prison Overflow
But they’re “bordeline inhumane,” worse than state prisons, some say.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Less Food For the Poor
Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.
Feb 20th, 2018 by James Rowen
Call It The Walker Bottleneck
Efforts to revive E-W Freeway look dead. Oddly, Barrett and Walker both support this.
Feb 19th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Roads Getting Worse With No Solution
Bad for bikers as well as cars; does Walker have any solution?
Feb 17th, 2018 by Dave Cieslewicz
Wealthy Donors Give Big to GOP Group
Gave $1.7 million in 2017 to Republican Governors Association, a huge donor to Walker.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Laws Could Decide High Court Race
2015 law allows unlimited spending, Screnock already taking advantage of this.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
State’s Rainy Day Fund Is Tiny
No contributions to it since 2013, only enough to fund six days of operations.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts
Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jay Heck
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
