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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Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back
Big business lobby wants it, legislature approves it, will Walker sign it?
May 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Child Labor Law Passes
Teen work permits without parental okay approved. Will Walker sign it?
May 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Wisconsin’s Deficit Is Growing
Walker cut deficit in half, but has since grown it, could hit $2.1 billion.
May 11th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Businesses Want Wealthy Tax Cut
Bill gives $519 million in tax cuts to millionaires. MMAC favors it.
May 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Does Tax Credit Make State a Winner?
An Econ professor and Walker fan uses shaky research to say yes.
May 10th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Not a 4% Flat Tax for State?
Proposal drops income tax to 4% for all, adds sales tax on gas.
May 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
Will Wisconsin Use Private Prisons?
Wisconsin's adult inmate population is expected to grow to 23,233 by mid-2019.
May 8th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Can Governors Do Much About Economy?
Less than people think. But more, perhaps, than Walker is doing.
May 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Study on MAC Tax Credit Badly Flawed
Manufacturing and Agriculture credit goes to wealthy, not to job creation.
May 3rd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
The Freedom to Work For Less
New labor law by Walker and GOP is all about “freedom”... Not.
May 2nd, 2017 by RT Both
The Incompetence of Brad Schimel
AG's handling of a voter fraud claim is an epic case of ineptitude.
May 2nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Should Go Big on Health Care
Turn states loose as innovators, create 50 different pilot plans.
May 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
12 Key State Budget Decisions
Do you agree or disagree? Here’s your chance to make a difference.
May 1st, 2017 by Steven Walters
Transportation Inaction Hurts State
By 2019 debt payments will have increased by 110%.
Apr 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Robbing General Fund for Roads?
Gas tax lagging; legislators may raid education, health care funding.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons
State wants 21% hike in fees and more inmates at failing prisons.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
ALEC and Wisconsin’s Economy
ALEC ranks state high for its policies, but they haven’t improved economy.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
More Public School Funds for Vouchers
Walker gives voucher schools $283 million more, takes $93 million from public schools.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Student Debt Hits $1.4 Trillion
Solutions needed. Trump, Walker policies will drive debt level higher.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Analiese Eicher
Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Chris Walker
Don’t Cut State Dementia Care
County execs say growing problem needs continued state funding.
Apr 24th, 2017 by Chris Abele and Troy Streckenbach
Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall
Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Sales Tax Holiday Bad for Budget
Walker wants it, some GOP legislators condemn it. Why?
Apr 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Expand Earned Income Tax Credit?
Walker favors it. Would help low-income working families.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
WMC Opposes Lead Pipes Bill
Business lobbyist opposes loans to homeowners to replace pipes.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?
With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.
Apr 19th, 2017 by John Torinus
That’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
State Targets Tax Evaders
New enforcement agents could collect $400 million in taxes owed.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
Health Care Bigwigs Give Walker $44,000
Walker budget spends on medical education, health programs.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Hell of Solitary Confinement
65 state inmates describe mental harm, deprivation, suicide attempts.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall
Iowa Copies Walker, Kills Unions
Following his advice, state's GOP legislators end public union rights.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Kochs Support Prevailing Wage Bill
GOP bill pushed by ALEC and group's treasurer, Sen Leah Vukmir.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Jails for the Sick and Elderly
19% of state prisoners now over age 50, up from 5% in 1995.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Walker Should Expand Medicaid
Both the data and politics point in one direction: accept the federal funding.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Medicaid Expansion Could Save $380 Million
Total savings to taxpayers lost by June 2019: $1.07 billion.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Legislators Dump 83 Walker Policies
No such action in 25 years. Many of budget items sought by special interests.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Schimel Gives Amnesty to Big Polluter
3M, a big Walker donor, gets no financial penalty for repeatedly polluting.
Apr 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.
Apr 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?
States that did saw the largest decrease in uninsured.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin
First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.
Apr 4th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists
Would require one-year wait for ex-legislators and legislative aides to become lobbyists.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker’s Open Records Order Helps
State agencies responding to requests faster. Except governor’s office.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by April Barker
NRA Wants Guns Without Permits
More than 40 GOP legislators back bill, received NRA donations.
Apr 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Lobby Day on the Way
On April 13th advocates will lobby legislators for pro-biking measures.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
5 Ways Trump’s Budget Hurts State
Huge losses for schools, heating assistance, environment, state budget.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Three Whopping Data Lies
Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.
Mar 28th, 2017 by John Torinus
Democrats File Complaint Against Gableman
Claiming he violated code of conduct by helping Republican fundraiser.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Drunk Driving Law’s Annual Cost $20 Million?
Walker, Corrections won’t estimate cost of longer prison time for offenders.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Reveals School Voucher Costs
Democratic bill says property tax bills must show cost to local school district.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
80% Want More State K-12 Funding
New poll also finds 75% of state residents are happy with their local schools.
Mar 25th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Corporations Gave $1.3 Million to Politicians
Allowed by new state law. $827,000 given to state GOP, $479,000 to Democrats.
Mar 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Will County Give Pension to State?
Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Targets Business Grantees
Bipartisan bill fines or jails businesses who cheat state on WEDC grants.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Remarkable Clout of We Energies
Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?
Mar 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Budget Has Millions in Tax Breaks
Breaks go to special interest groups who donated $10.2 million to Walker.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home
Legislative oversight of this was vetoed by Gov. Walker. That’s wrong.
Mar 19th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Wales and Yang Spar at Forum
Plus: Judicial race fuels nasty dispute over Yang's endorsements.
Mar 17th, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats’ Tax Proposal Helps Middle Class
Ends Walker’s giveaway to wealthy, extends tax relief to poor, middle class.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Chisholm For Governor?
Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?
Mar 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
The Worst Governor Ever For Workers?
Six years later, Gov. Scott Walker’s impact on unions, worker rights and jobs.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Would End State Property Insurance
Local governments then must buy from private insurers, who donated to Walker
Mar 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Will Walker Go Back to the Future?
He offered transportation-funding plan in 2011 that may get reconsideration.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Radical Plan To Scrap U.S. Constitution
State legislators support constitutional convention, banning all deficit financing.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
GOP Bill Bars Abortions by UW Doctors
UW doctors under contract with Planned Parenthood targeted.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Who’s To Blame for Pension Mess?
County’s countless expensive mistakes go back at least 15 years -- and still no solution.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”
Mar 7th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed
State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Will UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?
Walker’s performance metrics may mean UWM serves fewer poor students.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Sue Black Faces More Controversy
Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest
Will speak at GOP fundraiser with right-wing leader helped by his Doe decision.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Donors Oppose Fire Safety Proposal
Construction industry gave him $5 million, oppose safety proposal backed by fire fighters.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
For-Profit Colleges Love Walker
They give him $56,000 campaign cash, he wants to kill state watchdog over colleges.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Huge Savings From State Self-Insurance
State employee managed health care plan could save $650 million per year.
Feb 21st, 2017 by John Torinus
Advisory Referendums Have Meant Little
Legislators are considering advisory referendums on legalizing marijuana and making Daylight Savings Time permanent.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Exports Union Busting
Governor advises Iowa legislators on bill to decimate unions.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
