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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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
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Unemployment Law Hurts Workers
Also businesses, communities. Lawmaker seeks override of Walker administration rule.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Good Budget for Bikes?
Walker budget hikes local roads funding by 25%. But legislators may change it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Walker’s Budget Makes Schools More Unequal
Old equalized aid formula is broken. Governor makes inequity even worse.
Feb 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Our Reforms Pay Big Dividends
Common sense conservative changes benefit taxpayers, Gov. Walker says.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Budget Boost Helps Wealthiest Schools
New funding in Walker budget targets school districts least in need.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Campaign Clout of Anti-Abortion Groups
They support only Republicans, and want to end abortion coverage for state workers.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
State Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Tom Still
The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Walker Dodges Student Debt Crisis
1 million state residents have $19 billion student loan debt, Walker does little.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Scot Ross
How Realtors Association Gains Clout
$10 million in campaign donations, heavy lobbying wins it favored legislation.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
UW System Needs Tighter Financial Controls
UW-Oshkosh scandal points to problem. Yet Walker opposed UW system audit.
Feb 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Can Liberal Talk Radio Succeed?
A new Milwaukee radio station with a unique approach is about to find out.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Michigan Donors Get State Contract
$42,500 for Walker concealed donors' identities, traced to company getting contract.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
Walker Will Crack Down On Welfare
Food stamps will be much harder to get. Democrats ask, will kids be affected?
Jan 30th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Budget Outlook Improves
Revenue higher, spending lower than prior projections but debt is deferred.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Kochs, Big Business Back Anti-Union Bill
They spent $24 million on campaigns. Bill targets union construction projects.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Kochs Support Food Stamp Crackdown
Walker champions it, got $13 million from Kochs and WMC, who support policy.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
54 Judges’ Powerful Case for Recusal
Their petition lays bare the problem. State Supreme Court hasn’t responded.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
State Plans For Climate Change
Even as DNR backs away, Emergency Management releases climate change strategy.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Rob Moore
John Menard, the Self-Made Man
Forbes ranks him near the top in that category, though below Oprah.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Has Raised $100 Million
Plus $45 million from third-party groups. All since 2009.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
How Will Trump Handle Transportation?
Elaine Chao will be key. Federal infrastructure dollars might help fund state’s local roads.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Big Donors Like Justice Ziegler
Unopposed Supreme Court Justice raised $373,106 in campaign donations in 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Milwaukee Handled “Flint” Crisis
Were city officials asleep? Should they be doing more?
Jan 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Must Change Strategy
Stop bashing Walker and start addressing issues like taxes.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Brandon Savage
