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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Northern Wisconsin’s Decline in Children
In last five years, number of children dropped 3.2% statewide, but more than 10% in many northern counties.
Oct 23rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
All the Way With the WMC
Wisconsin Manufacturers honors 65 legislators who followed their dictates on 100% of votes.
Oct 22nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Hammes Moving Downtown in 2018
Another company moving from suburbs to Downtown and with unusual architectural style.
Oct 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Lead Poisoned Politics
Lead paint manufacturer gives illegal donation; Walker protects companies from legal action.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
Secrecy and the John Doe Probe
Did secrecy hurt the investigation? Will courts release the info now that the case is over?
Oct 12th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Faces Rising Transportation Debt
More than 22% of spending will go to debt service as local roads decline.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes
Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Concealed Carry Hasn’t Prevented Crime
Aggravated assault with guns has risen 43% since concealed carry legalized.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Chris Walker
Will Judge Siefert Run for Sheriff?
Insiders say he's retiring, could target Clarke. And Charlie Sykes won't run for Senate.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
John Hammond’s Hum-Drum Colonial
Bucks general manager has $850,000 Whitefish Bay home. And he doesn't vote much.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Michael Horne
13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Students to Blame for College Debt?
If you want the state action to lower interest on loans, you have to vote.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Analiese Eicher
Johnny College Can’t Read
Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Decision a Gift to Walker
Decision not to hear John Doe case a blow to democracy and legal precedent.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Caring for our Most Vulnerable
Shouldn’t the care and safety of Wisconsin children and veterans be a top priority?
Oct 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Because Scott Walker Asked, Fred Kasten Gave
His now famous $10,000 check was just a third of his property tax bill on his $1.1 million home.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation
Annual fee would provide $27 million for county transit and roads. One supervisor already opposed.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Agenda Items for Walker’s Second Act
Gov. Walker needs to focus on policy, including job creation in Milwaukee, not politics.
Sep 28th, 2016 by John Torinus
Talgo Coming Back to Milwaukee
Spanish train manufacturer will overhaul Los Angeles subway cars in Century City.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
White Working-Class Voters Turning to Trump?
In Wisconsin, Donald Trump must overcome his second-place finish in the state’s Republican primary — and a polling gap with Democrat Hillary Clinton
Sep 25th, 2016 by Emily Mills, Jimmy Miller and Lian Bunny
Poisoned Politics
Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans' lead poisoning agenda should sicken us all.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Gov. Walker Needs a Second Act
Progress has been made, but big initiatives are needed to secure Wisconsin’s prosperity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Uninsured Rate Declines Sharply
But there are still 323,000 uninsured Wisconsinites.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Decline in Unions Hurts Non-Unionized Workers
Weekly wages would be 5% higher for non-union private sector male workers if unionization was at 1979 levels.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Tax Gimmick Would Have Little Benefit
Gov. Walker's back-to-school sales tax holiday comes with a $11 million a year price tag.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege
Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Tax Collections Come Up Short
New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
The New Era of Restricting Voting
Wisconsin one of 20 states with a maze of new rules, as 1,400 new laws added 37 different voting requirements.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Emily L. Mahoney
The Decline of Reaganism
The Church of the Gipper is defied by Donald Trump. Will Republicans adjust their ideology?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
The New Charlie Sykes
He's confessing his errors and getting lots of publicity. Could there be a connection?
Sep 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law
Walker administration has sought federal exemption that isn’t allowed under Wisconsin law.
Sep 1st, 2016 by April Barker
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here
A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Did State’s ACT Test Scores Plummet?
Actually achievement hasn’t dropped. But we were never as good as we claimed.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Terry Falk
15 Years of Declining UW Support
In real dollars state support of UW System has plummeted by one-third since 2001.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Did State Create Jobs in Sherman Park?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp says 483 jobs created, critics say it's zero.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
10-Year Shift In State Spending
Big increases for health care, prisons, vouchers, much less for UW, local governments.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Should Lead on Student Loan Debt
Legislation would allow students to refinance debt, but Republicans side with Wall Street banks.
Aug 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Huge Tax Change Coming?
Proposed deal would end business personal property tax and raise gas tax by same amount.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Mr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee
Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.
Aug 21st, 2016 by John Torinus
Inside Walker’s Landing Apartments
Final residential development on Beerline adds 114 apartments and great views.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say
Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Which Candidates Lie the Most?
Aggregating the Politifact ratings of candidates for president and U.S. Senate.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
How to Create Central City Jobs
Northwestern Mutual's new tower is a shining example of how to create jobs in city.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
ALEC’s Dark Money Game
Eric O'Keefe speaks at ALEC conference, Wisconsin seen as model for the nation.
Aug 13th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Walker Appointee Says God Decides Law
State Supreme Court nominee Daniel Kelly says scriptures trump legal precedent.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID
Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?
Aug 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Can Chisholm Be Beaten?
The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
Good News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John Torinus
Walker’s Next Budget
It won't have higher gas taxes for roads, but might have more support for K-12 schools.
Aug 5th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
95% of Wisconsin State Judges Are White
State trails 43 states in judicial diversity, study shows, while near the top in black incarceration.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Thoughts from Philadelphia
Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Craig Mastantuono
Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court
From a state with countless judges, he picks a crackpot lawyer named Daniel Kelly.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The John Chisholm Road Show
He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."
Jul 27th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
Chisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent
He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Sells Himself at GOP Convention
Uses convention to renew national profile, but Ryan a more likely choice for president in 2020.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Will Walker Respond to Lead Crisis?
1 in 20 kids in state tested positive for lead. State standards are too weak.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Chris Walker
Radio Ad Blasts John Chisholm
Secretive group blames DA for carjackings, lauds his opponent Verona Swanigan.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer Black
Koch Brothers Recruit State’s Latinos
But efforts by their shadowy Libre Initiative may be undercut by Trump.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin “Undecided” in Presidential Election?
One in five are undecided, independent or neither party voters in presidential race.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
The Radical State Supreme Court?
Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Will Wisconsin Matter in Presidential Race?
If not, that’s bad news not just for Trump but for Ron Johnson, too.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Racism Issue Dogs Bradley Foundation
Does foundation still support research on racial inferiority?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Candidates Battle Over School Funding
GOP and Democratic legislative candidates offer dueling statistics. Who’s right?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Dump Trump Efforts Could Still Succeed
Some Wisconsin delegates are among those who plan to fight him at convention.
Jul 3rd, 2016 by Brian Fraley
Walker’s Budget for Roads Hurts Economy
Poor state infrastructure is costing motorists $6 billion a year.
Jun 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Top 10 Victories Over Walker
10 policy changes Gov. Walker and Republicans failed to pass in the last year.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Here Lies the Government Accountability Board
Whether GAB should be praised or damned depends on who you ask.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Trump’s Hostile Takeover Succeeded
The data shows how he stole Republican Party despite opposition of its leaders.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
A Conservative Take on State Transportation
Republicans say they need more money for roads, but the real problem is too much spending.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Owen Robinson
New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens
Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Chisholm Challenger Skips Debate
Verona Swanigan objects to moderator and drops out of debate with DA John Chisholm.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How to Fix Medicaid
State officials wrestling with problem of rising costs ignore the obvious solution.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills
Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
State Revenue Declines in May
Numbers make it more likely there will be shortfall in projected budget for fiscal year.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
How Colorado Reduced Solitary Confinement
It’s nearly been eliminated, while Wisconsin has made only a small reduction in solitary confinement.
Jun 18th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
How to Combat Mass Incarceration
Federal bill would reform system. Sen. Baldwin supports it. Will Sen. Johnson?
Jun 17th, 2016 by Mark Rice
7 Ways to Improve UW System
Ray Cross and regents need to take bold steps in face of financial cuts.
Jun 16th, 2016 by John Torinus
Ryan Should Rescind Endorsement of Trump
The Party of Lincoln is dying, but Paul Ryan doesn’t get it.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
The Bizarre War Against John Chisholm
What’s more peculiar, his opponent, or the complicated plot to defeat him?
Jun 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why Court Will Overturn Redistricting
Federal judges abhor the kind of political corruption that’s arisen from gerrymandered districts.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Matt Flynn
Medicaid Costs Are “Unsustainable”
Costs on pace to rise 102% in six years, GOP wants cuts, but not before election.
Jun 13th, 2016 by Steven Walters
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
GOP Should Support Nonpartisan Redistricting
A former Republican legislator calls on party members to end gerrymandering, reform process.
Jun 9th, 2016 by David O. Martin
Study Ranks Wisconsin’s Economy 28th
With low rankings for “economic activity” and business startups, new analysis finds.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
