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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Scott Walker, the King of Coal
Businesses and GOP voters are embracing alternative energy. Not Gov. Walker.
Jan 17th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Grow UWM To Grow Metro Economy
More funding should get bipartisan support from governor, legislators. Will it?
Jan 16th, 2017 by John Torinus
State’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Trump, Clinton, Sanders Won’t Pay Up
All three stiffed local governments for police protection here and nationally.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Dave Levinthal
Business Groups Back Pay Hike For Judges
Roggensack wants 16% raise for judges, gets support of special interests.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Will Trump Ape Wisconsin DNR?
State’s scrubbing of all climate change info could be a model for Trump administration.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Andrew Revkin
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
5 Issues Democrats Must Face
The data is clear: Democrats must change strategies or they will never succeed.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Medicaid Block Grants Could Hurt Wisconsin
20% of state’s citizens, 1.1 million, depend on Medicaid. Block grant system would threaten them with cutbacks.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Barbara Beckert
Why Ziegler Has No Opponent
Overwhelming dark money advantage and Democratic fatigue are factors.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why Mark Gottlieb Will Be Missed
DOT Secretary sought to fix all the state’s transportation needs. Maybe that’s why he’s gone.
Jan 8th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Democrats Must Fight Back Or Lose
Wisconsin is ground zero for Republican scorched earth tactics. How will Dems respond?
Jan 8th, 2017 by Scot Ross
The Anti-Green Governor
While Republicans like John Kasich embrace green measures to boost jobs, Walker rejects them all.
Jan 6th, 2017 by James Rowen
Sand Mining Project Targets Wetlands
Meteor Timber donates $23,000 to state politicians, wants to destroy 17 acres of forested wetlands.
Jan 5th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Top 10 Stories of 2016
Readers' favorites? Stories about mansions, rich people, sports stars, politicians.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Only Wisconsin Scrubs Climate Change info
Other Great Lakes states inform citizens of climate change impact on environment.
Jan 4th, 2017 by James Rowen
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
11 Predictions for 2017 Politics
Scott Fitzgerald gets Trump appointment, redistricting is upheld and more.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
The Return Of Michelle Ackerman Havas
Walker appointee to judge rejected by voters now running for a different branch.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Public’s Trust Abused on Police Videos
Flynn, Barrett gave misleading statements on Sylville Smith video, yet it still hasn’t been released.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
State Revenue Well Below Projections
Quietly released report shows anemic tax collections, points to budget problems.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
DNR Censors All Climate Change Info
Key facts, scientific consensus on climate change and Great Lakes removed.
Dec 26th, 2016 by James Rowen
Child Support Tax Exemption Returns
Controversial proposal for the wealthy was traced to donor to Walker, Kleefisch.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Republicans Will Review Recount Process
Though it went smoothly, Vos and Walker may want changes in the law.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
AG Brad Schimel Seeks Reelection
Attorney General got $1.7 million in special interest funding in 2014 and delivered for them.
Dec 18th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Budget Talks Focus on Transportation
So what about biking, part of industry that adds $1.5 billion to Wisconsin economy?
Dec 16th, 2016 by Dave Cieslewicz
Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?
House Republicans he oversaw used illegally hacked information from Russians.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Needs Better Opioid Addiction Treatment
Last year saw 600 opioid related deaths. A more proactive approach needed.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Clarence Johnson
Judge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming
Judge Kinney resigns from state commission, criticizing its “secrecy” and lax standards.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Jay Heck
Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Big Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit
Wysocki family of companies, big Walker donors and lobbyists, seek DNR permit.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.
Dec 11th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Jobs Engine Running at Half Speed
Wisconsin trails the nation, needs comprehensive economic development program.
Dec 7th, 2016 by John Torinus
Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering
Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Green Bay Mayor Gets Off Easy
He faced up to 27 months in jail for campaign finance violations, but gets $4,000 fine.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
The Rise of Scott Walker
Journal Sentinel’s lo-o-ng series struggles to explain it -- but omits the newspaper's role.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Release the John Doe II Documents!
The public has a right to know how prosecutors operated and how the courts made their decisions.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
WMC, Big Agriculture Pushes to Privatize DNR
They spent more than $47 million on campaigns and DNR becomes passive on pollution.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Who Runs the Jobs First Coalition?
It’s spent $1 million on elections, was started by Scott Jensen, mostly targets Democrats.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Robin Vos The Mythbuster
Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Four Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Welcome Back, Talgo USA!
Despite its harsh treatment by the state, the Spanish manufacturer is back in Milwaukee.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Revenue Shortfall Creates Tough Budget
State faces $693 million shortfall, with tax collections $350 million below projections.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Walker Has Failed to Create Jobs
State has suffered nearly six years of below-average job growth.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by James Rowen
Why Federal Court Overruled State Map
Republicans gerrymandered districts so that whatever the vote, they never lost control.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression
Experts say it's a massive problem in the state and may have swung election nationally.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
NRA Arms Republicans With $3.6 Million
Walker and 44 legislators (just one Democrat) have gained that in campaign donations.
Nov 16th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
North Woods for Sale?
Timber industry gives big campaign donations, gets more state forestland to cut.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR
Issue barely exists, to judge by its website.
Nov 10th, 2016 by James Rowen
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by James Rowen
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why State’s MPS Takeover Plan Died
In changing state ratings to protect choice schools, Republicans ended up killing OSPP.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Petri and Schultz Won’t Vote for Trump
Former Wisconsin congressman, former state senator are among long list of GOP dissenters.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
Is a County Wheel Tax Needed?
Abele says yes, board members are opposed. Who’s right?
Oct 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How Bad (or Good) is Hammes HQ Design?
Is it urban or suburban, Jeffersonian or Reaganesque? The debate has already begun.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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
