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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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
UW Extension Could Have More Impact
Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.
Jan 18th, 2018 by John Torinus
Water Pollution Skyrockets Under Walker
His own data shows addition of 804 polluted waterways.
Jan 17th, 2018 by James Rowen
GOP Has Cash Edge in 10th Senate Race
Republican Jarchow raised more, has more dark money than Democrat Schachtner.
Jan 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax
Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
DNR Supports Park Land for Private Golfing?
Kohler would get state park land along the lakefront for its private golf course.
Jan 13th, 2018 by James Rowen
The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald
His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Ellsworth Prison at 213% of Capacity
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that no more than 137% is acceptable.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Federal Tax Plan Succeed?
Past economic data suggests it won’t. And voters think it will fail.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Special Interests Target 10th Senate District
One Democratic and two Republican groups will run phony issue ads.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Legislature Must Act On Prison Safety
More protections needed for prison workers, proposed bill provides solutions.
Jan 10th, 2018 by State Rep. Dave Considine
State’s New Top Policy Wonk
Rob Henken will run merged WisTax and Public Policy Forum. Oh, the attacks he will face.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Lawmaker’s Possible Ethics Violation
Ethics Commission finds Rep Kulp uses state media accounts to promote his business.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Politics May Doom School Funding Panel
Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Foxconn’s Low Return on State Investment
Other state subsidies will have far greater jobs created per tax dollar spent.
Jan 8th, 2018 by John Torinus
City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal
Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Reliance on Outside Donations
Governor decries them, but no candidate in state is more reliant on them.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
State Roads Are Second Worst in Nation
Walker’s unwillingness to spend on highways causing huge problems.
Jan 4th, 2018 by James Rowen
Green Bay Prison To Be Replaced?
Century-old Green Bay and the Oshkosh prison both horribly overcrowded. Part 5 of series.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker Is a Jobs Killer
He promised 62.500 new jobs per year, admits state adding less than half that.
Dec 31st, 2017 by James Rowen
Democrat Should Run Up The Middle
Dennis Degenhardt could win GOP-leaning Assembly seat as a pro-business moderate.
Dec 29th, 2017 by John Torinus
Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?
Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.
Dec 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
GOP Targets Anti-Corruption Probes
Their message to bipartisan groups: don’t dare investigate us or we’ll punish you.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Historic Preservation Tax Credits Survive
Republican tax plan changes program, but doesn't eliminate it.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn Subsidy Now Exceeds $4 Billion
Government subsidy keeps increasing while Foxconn’s required investment has declined.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
New Campaign Targeting Child Poverty Launched
Statewide campaign includes many faith-based groups convinced child poverty is a “moral failing.”
Dec 20th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Seattle Adds People Without Adding Traffic
Population up 21%, traffic down 3.3%, due to good transit. Can Milwaukee learn from this?
Dec 20th, 2017 by Angie Schmitt
17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel
Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife
Threatens 1,000,000 acres, opposed by hunting and fishing groups.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy
Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Schimel Helps Construction Industry
They gave $169,700 to attorney general; his ruling kills fire safety rule requiring sprinklers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation
Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.
Dec 17th, 2017 by Elias Radtke and Dee J. Hall
Columbia Prison at 153% of Capacity
Inmates sleep on the floor because there are not enough beds. Part 4 in a series.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Conservative Group Pushes Renewable Energy
It’s about dollars and cents and jobs, new state group’s leaders say.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
22% of City Workers Live in Suburbs
Nearly 1,000 workers have left city since state ended residency rule.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Many Errors of Brad Schimel
His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again
His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why John Doe Probe Saved Emails
And why Schimel report complaining about investigators could be wrong.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader
Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
We Energies Embraces Solar Power
State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Did State Retaliate Against Whistleblowers?
Two state employees say they were harassed after reporting suspected fraud at their agencies.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Leo Vartorella
Law Stacks Constitutional Convention
Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Increases penalties for careless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists, pedestrians.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
School Districts Fail at Open Records
MPS the slowest at responding and Madison district charges by far the most.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Tom Kamenick and Libby Sobic
Walker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing
ALEC-developed bills reduce training requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, others.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Did Walker Save Wisconsin’s Economy?
So claims his supporters at WILL. Let’s consider the evidence they offer.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Fall and Rise of WEAC
Once mighty state teachers union has lost its clout, yet many members stick with it.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?
Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
High Court Candidate Hires Koch Operatives
Judge Michael Screnock’s Supreme Court campaign hires former execs of Koch-funded groups.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Two Schools To Become Apartments
Empty MPS buildings will find new life as housing, including a 60-unit complex.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues Three Budget Vetoes
Will council override Barrett? They'll have to decide next Tuesday.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Measuring How Polarized We Are
That’s what Craig Gilbert is doing, as he discusses with Mike Gousha.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
A Primer On Crowded State Prisons
The worst could be Fox Lake prison, at 137% of capacity.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State’s Impaired Waters Jump by 20%
DNR adds another 240 waterways that are officially impaired, bringing total to 1,300.
Nov 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
Amtrak Rolls Out New Locomotives
And new branding. And connecting trains in Chicago have increased their speed.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
