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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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
Walker Gets Sued Yet Again
For most partisan gerrymandering in history. Senate Bill 163 would reform the process.
Jun 5th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed
Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Property Taxpayers Pay for Walker School Cuts
Voters in 127 school districts approved referendums to raise property taxes to help offset state funding cuts.
Jun 1st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit
Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.
May 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State A Leader in Higher Education Cuts
Wisconsin cut higher education by more than all but one state in America.
May 31st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Madison Knows Best
GOP legislators have passed 128 restrictions to "local control" in the past six years.
May 30th, 2016 by Steven Walters
John Menard vs. Donald Trump
Their friendship and later feud gets titillating coverage from Indianapolis Monthly.
May 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s High Speed Folly
Was governor’s biggest mistake turning down federal money for high speed rail?
May 26th, 2016 by Spencer Black
Will Republican Party Lose Its Soul?
GOP should stick to its principles and reject Trump. Ryan could lead the way.
May 23rd, 2016 by John Torinus
UW Faculty Protests Anger GOP Legislators
Walker and legislators double down: they won’t restore UW cuts or tenure protection.
May 23rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Action Needed on Student Loan Debt
Democratic plan lets college grads refinance debt and lower debt, as with mortgages.
May 18th, 2016 by Jennifer Shilling, Dave Hansen and Julie Lassa
You Are Losing Your University
No confidence vote warns public: the UWM you knew will be lost.
May 17th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
How CEOs Leave Workers Behind
CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.
May 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Why I’m Leaving Wisconsin
UW-Madison English Department Chair among six department professors leaving for better pay.
May 16th, 2016 by Caroline Levine
The Report That Walker Killed
Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?
May 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.
May 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
The Comeback That Never Came
Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.
May 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Did John Doe Threaten High Court?
Two Supreme court justices were deeply implicated in probe, yet voted to shut it down.
May 10th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Who Wins From Walker Tax Cuts?
There are many winners... depending on how you analyze data.
May 9th, 2016 by Steven Walters
How Walker Won The Rural Vote
Resentment of Milwaukee and Madison was a key factor. Excerpt from new book.
May 9th, 2016 by Katherine J. Cramer
State Could Still Get Medicaid Dollars
Would substitute for state spending, yielding millions for schools, roads, UW System.
May 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin
Walker’s policies haven’t worked. More urban-centered policies could improve things.
May 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company
W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo
How Walker is Killing the Meritocracy
Talented workers are leaving or discouraged from applying, as party loyalists win favor.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State’s New Legal Gun on ALEC’s Team?
New Solicitor General handling cases against EPA, Obamacare and abortion access.
Apr 26th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Why Rural Residents Resent Us
UW Prof listens to people in 29 rural communities, learns why they like Gov. Walker.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future
Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
State Is Biased Against Newer Businesses
Hundreds of million in tax breaks for big companies, peanuts for small ones that create most jobs.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
John Doe Controversy Gets Even Stranger
Judge Lynn Adelman seemed mystified by attorneys for both sides in suit against John Chisholm.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Impact of Walker’s 59 Judicial Choices
He’s already replaced nearly one-fifth of judges in the state.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Road Map To Economic Failure
Why has Walker’s jobs plan failed? And why won’t he change his approach?
Apr 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
What Did Primary Mean for Wisconsin
Will Walker be Cruz’s choice for running mate? And why can’t Hillary win here?
Apr 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Domination Through Voter Suppression
Republicans use gerrymandering and Voter ID confusion to win with fewer votes.
Apr 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
