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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Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education
Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Sarah Smith
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
New State Law Helps Debt Collectors
Makes it easy for debt buyers to target consumers with poorly documented claims.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden
When Progressives Imitate the Right
The Shepherd’s campaign against Democrat Chris Abele is a classic example
Apr 1st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Vs. The Wisconsin Establishment
Journal Sentinel joins talk radio and GOP party in battling The Donald.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Calls for More Open Records
Governor went beyond state statutes in directive to state agencies calling for open records.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Steve Lovejoy
Are Conservative Groups Hiding Campaign Spending?
Anti-Kloppenburg ads could be funded by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Club for Growth
Mar 30th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Media Used By Right Against Kloppenburg
Journal Sentinel attacks Kloppenburg on unproven issue raised by right-wing.
Mar 28th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Does Justice Bradley Oppose Birth Control?
There’s no evidence she’s ever repudiated her past statements against some forms of contraception.
Mar 27th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Chris Abele Is In Deep Trouble
A year ago he was a shoo-in for reelection. Now he's in the fight of his life.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Who Works Better with Other Governments?
Including the city and other local governments? The responses are revealing.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Did Club for Growth Help Create Trump?
Conservatives that got courts to end campaign spending limits gave Trump his key issue.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Lags in Reporting Medicaid Data
Wisconsin reports less data on quality of pediatric health care than nearly any state.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Legislative Session Passed Historic Changes
Republicans say voters will reward them this fall. Democrats are preparing attacks.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Caperton Rule Could Kill John Doe Decision
State high court’s Doe ruling runs afoul of U.S. Supreme Court decision on judicial conflicts.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Five Years After Act 10
Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Four Questions for Rebecca Bradley
Justice Bradley's written opinions raise legal questions voters should ask, she should address.
Mar 12th, 2016 by Lester Pines
The Two Homes of Rebecca Bradley
Judge has Tosa Colonial and a Lower East Side condo near all those gays she condemned.
Mar 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Who’s Best on Budget and Taxes?
Did Abele clean up mess left by Larson? Or did he use budget tricks, as Larson contends?
Mar 9th, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Green Bay Key In Supreme Court Race
Kloppenburg vs. Bradley echoes Prosser race, which was decided by Fox Valley voters.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Obama Touts ACA Success, Slams Walker
President's visit here hails Obamacare's success, bashes Walker for obstructing increased coverage.
Mar 5th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
The Open Records Traveling Show
Liberal and conservative advocates of open government will offer presentation on the issue in 8 cities.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Mark Pitsch
We Love the Parks
Both candidates say they love county parks. Which has best approach to maintain them?
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Scott Walker Helped Create Trump
Governor's divisiveness and use of fear set stage for Donald Trump's style.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Have Anti-John Doe Forces Blundered?
They could open door to federal court questioning state Supreme Court’s shutdown of Doe probe.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Can Larson Beat Abele?
Democratic insiders handicap the race, which may come down to turnout.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Infrastructure Spending Plummets
Has declined 31% since 2002, 7th worse drop in the nation.
Feb 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Moore Backs Barrett, Brostoff Slams Abele
And One Wisconsin Now celebrates 10 years of bashing Republicans.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
County Exec Candidates Debate Transit
Is the county bus system on the upswing or declining?
Feb 24th, 2016 by Chris Abele and Chris Larson
Kenney Targets Ald. Borkowski
Should challenger win, would be only military veteran on Common Council.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Michael Horne
High Court Likely To Hear Doe Appeal
Scalia's death means Supreme Court's four liberals could accept case, can't be outvoted.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
New Corrections Chief Faces Problems
Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Lipscomb Runs Larson’s Celebration
Chris Larson wasn't there for victory celebration, so county board chair takes charge.
Feb 17th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Why Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses
His staff knew about it for years. Why didn’t the governor act?
Feb 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker “Listening Sessions” Not for All
Invitations are closed to media and for invited guests only.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s Self-Inflicted Budget Woes
Budget decisions by Walker and Republicans are coming back to haunt them.
Feb 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
The Other Candidate for County Executive
Joe Klein believes citizens should have access to government records on a 24/7 basis.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Michael Holloway
Did Democratic Debate Help Milwaukee?
And did Clinton or Sanders win? Morning-after reflections.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Stealth Campaign Targets Mayor Barrett
He would easily win the April election. But could he take third in Tuesday’s primary?
Feb 11th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Liberal Group Seeks Talk Radio Voice
Claims AM conservative talk radio is "racist" and "hateful." Is liberal talk radio possible?
Feb 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Hospitals Could Fix State’s Health Care
They should emulate other states, offer to pay our state's share of Medicaid expansion.
Feb 10th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
Bill Requires Testing Tap Water for Lead
State has 176,000 lead service lines that can taint water. Flint situation cited.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
The Plague of Urban Evictions
New Yorker reports on evictions of poor renters in Milwaukee. The numbers are shocking.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious Case of Brad Schimel
Why has Attorney General suddenly entered John Doe controversy?
Feb 8th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why State’s Jobs Strategy Isn’t Working
Tax cuts have little benefit for small companies that create 70% of jobs, report concludes.
Feb 8th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Has Walker Shrunk Wisconsin’s Economy?
Both Barca and Trump blame him. But what does the data show? Second in series.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Gets “Incomplete” on Student Debt
97 percent of student loan borrowers would not be helped by governor's plan.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Scot Ross
John Doe Foes Fight High Court Appeal
Lawyers for those investigated take steps to block appeal of Doe case to U.S. Supreme Court.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Targets Health Care Savings
Self-insurance for state employees would get business support. But GOP legislators resist idea. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2016 by John Torinus
Study Gives State Climate Change Plan C+
Emergency management staff say they may not be allowed to mention climate change.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Becky Hammer
Lawyers Grill Supreme Court Candidates
And what a lively forum it was. Here is the truth about the candidates, so help us God.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Walker Agenda Is Failing
The result is rising job layoffs, a shrinking middle class, and nation's third-worst roads.
Jan 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor’s Tosa Home Up for Sale
The real estate agent, the wife of First Lady's cousin, was among first to gay wed in state.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Michael Horne
To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.
Jan 25th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Walker Plans Run for Third Term
His listening tour is all about making him a viable candidate in 2018.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Has Walker Grown Wisconsin’s Economy?
His conservative policies were supposed to grow jobs. Did they? First in a series.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
It rose 74% in 10 years, faster than all but six states. What is Walker's solution?
Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Has Mayor Barrett Accomplished?
After nearly 12 years in office, his impact can be seen -- if you look hard.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Pothole Repair Act
Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Five Things to Watch For in 2016
Will Rebecca Bradley win? Can Democrats re-take the senate? Will Walker get a different job?
Jan 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
10 Most Popular Stories of 2015
The bus strike, Scott Walker’s meltdown, a sneaky Bucks arena plan -- readers flocked to these and other stories.
Dec 30th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
A Tough Year for Transparency
State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
How to Save the Middle Class
Wisconsin leads nation in middle class decline. How can state reverse trend?
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Joel Rogers
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy Football?
Two major fantasy sports firms are lobbying the legislature. Will they score big?
Dec 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Going Backwards on Achievement Gap
Critics say changes in state education programs could worsen black-white learning gap.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Abigail Becker
Walker Aides Ordered To Avoid State Phones, Email?
Two cabinet members say Huebsch instructed them to use private channels for state business.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid Expansion Would Save State $1 Billion
And cover 83,000 more people, nonpartisan report concludes. Walker still rejects federal funding.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Legislative Leaders Could Soon Be Dictators
That’s the likely impact of new campaign finance laws, former Senate Majority Leader Tim Cullen predicts.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Chisholm Considering Appeal of John Doe Ruling
Four DAs discussing whether to appeal state high court decision to U.S. Supreme Court.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
“The NRA’s Vision for America is Anarchy.”
Chief Flynn say legislature’s “insane” concealed carry law causes crime and threatens police safety.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly
By 0.6%, but the tax has still dropped 3.9% since Walker took office.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
CEO Pay Drives Inequality, Researcher Finds
Data on Milwaukee CEOs discussed at UWM summit on inequality.
Dec 1st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
No, Walker Didn’t Lose Oscar Mayer
Company's decision to shut down Madison plant was all about cost cutting.
Dec 1st, 2015 by John Torinus
Businesses’ Unemployment Tax Going Down
20% cut sounds good, but is part of boom-or-bust fund that experts criticize.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
10 More Changes Republicans Want
They’re far from done passing major changes. Here’s 10 more laws on the horizon.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Liberals Imitate Right Wing
Their stance on Abele and charter schools is just as close-minded as right wingers.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid
Montana, Arizona, Alaska and others saved on taxes by accepting federal dollars.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Milwaukee School Named After Ben Carson
The Benjamin Carson Academy of Science "fails to meet expectations." Remind you of anyone?
Nov 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Many Communities Have Unsafe Drinking Water
An estimated 800,000 state residents consume contaminated well water.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Ron Seely
Legislators Borrow $350 Million for Highways
Bipartisan law will drive up debt and take from general fund for education and other needs.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Has Wisconsin Become a Can’t Do State?
State’s still lagging economy points to problems with political leadership.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Open Government is Good Government
Three bills will rewrite long-standing campaign finance, ethics and anti-corruption laws.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Conservation Voters Convene
Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.
Nov 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
How Talk Radio Hurt The Journal Sentinel
Sykes’ continual bashing -- allowed by corporate bosses -- badly wounded their own newspaper.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Pat Small
Republicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Walker Highway Plan May Cause Education Cuts
Using general fund rather than highway fund may lead to more cuts for schools and UW.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
The Revenge of Scott Walker?
Law killing John Doe law assures no more such probes targeting him. But was reform needed?
Oct 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett, Walker, Tout New Freshwater Plaza
$48 million mixed-use development has a little to do with water and a location near inner harbor.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
“I’m your Lt. Governor. I know my job.”
Rebecca Kleefisch offers coy banalities while “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Oct 22nd, 2015 by James Xavier
