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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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
The Lesson of Kimberly-Clark Layoffs
State gave huge tax giveaways to manufacturer, but company still laid off workers.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
How Legislature Could Help Poor People
Don’t spend $90 million on new barriers; create a path out of poverty.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Ingrid Rothe
State Moving Downtown Offices
Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How Walker Slashed Tech College Funding
“Soaring” funding reported is wrong: it’s actually declined significantly.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Michael Rosen
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Kimberly-Clark Donated to Walker, Legislators
Paper industry gave $225,000. Walker wants state handout to Kimberly Clark.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker’s Work Rule Makes No Sense
Two-thirds of FoodShare recipients are blind, elderly, disabled or children and can’t work.
Feb 7th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee
Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Racine County Prisons Over Capacity
But Oregon prison is even more crowded
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Foxconn Not Helping Walker?
New poll suggests he’s in trouble, no positive bump from Foxconn deal.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by George Mitchell
Walker Signs Law Favoring Utilities
Less power for consumers in rate disputes. Utility industry gave $2.1 million to state politicians.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Speech More About Politics Than Policy
State-of-the-state speech was politically crafty, but ignored some major issues.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by John Torinus
National Group Has Huge Clout in Wisconsin
Virginia-based Republican State Leadership Committee spent $2.9 million to elect conservatives here.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Would Shine Light on ALEC
Right-wing group would have to register as lobbyist, disclose its payments to legislators.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$1.6 Billion of Foxconn Payout Won’t Create Jobs
And another $1.4 billion somewhat related to job creation.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge
Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Hendricks Family Gives Walker $80,000
That’s in addition to more than half a million Diane Hendricks gave to date.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
1 in 3 of Walker’s Donations from Out of State
$2.4 million of $7.2 million raised in 2017 from outside Wisconsin.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
5 Ways to Help Workers
Walker says he wants to remove barriers to work. Here’s how to do it.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Parks Should Be Free For All People
Why Abele’s pay-to-park-plan for county parks should be opposed.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic & Sup. Dan Sebring
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Speech Ignores the Environment
Not one word or update about environment in State of the State speech. Why?
Jan 26th, 2018 by James Rowen
Has Tide Turned Against Republicans?
Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
How Golf Tees Kill Trees
What the DNR had to say about the new Kohler golf course.
Jan 24th, 2018 by James Rowen
WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups
Milwaukee-based BizStarts and BrightStar are two of the state grant winners.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Dark Money’s High Court Candidate
Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Can Democrats Win State Senate?
Schachtner win gives hope. But everything would have to go right.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Doctors Side Against Injured Public Workers?
“Independent” medical examiners can favor employers in workers comp cases, experts say.
Jan 21st, 2018 by Alexandra Hall and Dee J. Hall
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
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
Walker Donor Given State Park Land
State approves giving Herbert Kohler lakeshore parkland for his golf course.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Can Dallet Win Supreme Court Primary?
Outspoken Madison liberal Tim Burns stands in her way.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
