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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5 Candidates Running for Jeff Stone’s Assembly Seat
Four Republicans and one Democrat seek to win this heavily Republican suburban district.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Four May Run for Richards’ Assembly Seat
The biggest name: sources say county board chair Marina Dimitrijevic is preparing to run.
Oct 30th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Casino Construction
While the Menominee wait to hear if they can build a casino, the Potawatomi Casino Hotel is moving toward completion.
Oct 25th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Will Mary Burke Spend Big?
Democrats hope she'll spend plenty of her personal wealth in the race against Scott Walker, but she's giving mixed signals.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Retiring With Guns Blazing
Several politicians have announced retirement, some diplomatically, others firing shots at their opponents.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Steven Walters
Amtrak Ridership Hits All-Time High
Smaller cities drive increase as polls show voters overwhelmingly support federal support of passenger rail.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Why Walker’s Job Strategy Has Failed
He’s followed a much-touted strategy used by successful companies. Why hasn’t it worked?
Oct 17th, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
New Moves to Bail Out the Bucks
Bradley Center and business leaders search for a clever way to subsidize the NBA team.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Legislators Grab Big Pensions
A move into higher-paying state jobs greatly increases their pensions.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
How to Nab Bad Guys
ShotSpotter has become a key tool for city police, but Walker says no to funding and Abele says yes.
Oct 10th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Obamacare Haters Help People Sign Up
State's Republican politicians who oppose law are helping enroll their constituents.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Mr. Fixit Puts Down His Tool Kit
Moderate Mark Bugher steps down as head of UW Research Park after holding many key jobs in state government.
Oct 7th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Laura Bush Comes to Town
She will join Tonette Walker in a fundraiser for the Christian group, Teen Challenge.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Problem of Poverty
Poverty is rising faster in Wisconsin and the city of Milwaukee than nationally.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The End of Suburbs?
So argues a new book. And former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist agrees. Are they right?
Sep 25th, 2013 by Terry Falk
In Defense of County Bus System
MTS has done a great job of running county transit and shouldn’t be replaced.
Sep 24th, 2013 by Bill Sell
Will Paul Ryan Be Romney Redux?
He’s a favorite of Republicans, but Democrats may be secretly cheering for him as well.
Sep 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Faces Tough Choice on Kenosha Casino
Any decision he makes will anger some, and could affect his potential run for president.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
BBC Deplores Wisconsin’s Black Imprisonment Rate
News show focuses international attention on problems here.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Wisconsin, Land of the Plutocrats
Forbes 400 list offers more evidence of wealth gap in Wisconsin.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?
Federal bill could yield more than $70 million in annual sales tax for Wisconsin. Walker says he would use for income tax relief.
Sep 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Capitol Sex Scandal Confirmed
Judge confirms affair between state DHS secretary and his legal counsel, and jealously abusive husband gets off with a misdemeanor.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker’s Tiny Tosa Turf
The small colonial is one-twentieth the size of the Governor's Mansion, with a sadly neglected yard and fence.
Sep 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Ignores Climate Change
Republicans join Koch Brothers, opposing actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Debtor Governor
Figures from non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau figures show Walker’s debt level the worst since 1970.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
No Compromise is Possible
State Sen Tim Cullen retires, saying the Capitol is run by the moneyed and powerful.
Sep 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Casino Wars
The Potawatomi have spent millions to lobby against a Kenosha casino. Is Gov. Walker their latest ally?
Sep 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How School Choice Got Expanded Statewide
Deal by GOP legislators and pushed by voucher lobbyists expanded it beyond Gov. Walker's proposal.
Sep 3rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
How MPS Is Improving Instruction
Common Core Standards are changing schools here and statewide, but Tea Party Republicans object.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Back Anti-Gun Bill
Mandatory three-year term for illegal gun possession has support of Flynn and Barrett. But will it pass?
Aug 28th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
WI Could Still Get Higher Speed Rail
Minnesota is hatching a Twin Cities-to-Milwaukee-to-Chicago plan, putting Gov. Walker on the spot.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators
Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Murray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street
Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.
Aug 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Republican Dog & Pony Show
Legislators Vos and Darling tour city but offer no solutions. So why did they come?
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Which Governor is Best At Growing Jobs?
The truth is far more complicated than either party would claim.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
Who’s Building Milwaukee?
Not minority workers, it seems. New study shows non-whites not very welcome in construction trades.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Legislative Musical Chairs
A new Republican leader and many other changes coming this fall.
Aug 19th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Shapes State Labor Board
All three appointees on little known, powerful labor board now appointed by Republican Governor
Aug 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Cash the Check, Lawyers Benefit From Controversy at Capitol
New laws passed by Walker and GOP keep getting challenged in court.
Aug 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
They Like Bikes
Our political analyst finds many in Madison and Milwaukee are embracing bikes over cars.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Millions in Out-of-State Donations for Walker
For true believers with ready pocketbooks, he is America's governor.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The State’s Spin Machine
Dept of Workforce Development spins job numbers to make Walker look good. Does it matter?
Jul 30th, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
Abele Dumps County Transit Company
Public bidding process awards bus contract to for-profit company.
Jul 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Walker’s Gender Gap
Men approve and women disapprove of him by large margins. Could that decide 2014 election?
Jul 29th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Truth About State Taxes
They were never lower than under Jim Doyle, as new data shows.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why is Anti-Abortion Lobby So Powerful?
Despite spending far less than groups like Planned Parenthood, Pro-Lifers keep winning legislative battles.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Is Milwaukee the Next Detroit?
Analyzing this city’s key strengths and weaknesses.
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Spent Almost $1 Million on Outside Counsel
He's now ending pact with Michael Best firm, which advised on Act 10 legislation.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
More Jobs, Less Pay
Wisconsin sees the largest month-to-month gain in a decade but most are low-wage jobs.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Jack Norman
Feingold’s Progressive Front
His Progressives United group gives more than $1 million to political candidates.
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Governor Ignores South Side on Residency Requirement
Walker signs law, never responds to letters from South Side politicians and organizations.
Jul 11th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Clark Rockefeller’s Bag Job
UWM bag with severed head leads to murder rap for ex-Milwaukeean with phony name.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Will Van Hollen Stay as Attorney General?
He hasn't announced a 2014 reelection effort. He might decide to pursue other interests.
Jul 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Choice Schools Leave Disabled Students Behind?
As voucher schools expand to more cities, critics complain they don't serve disabled students.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Rory Linnane
Fun With Budget Numbers
An insider's take on the state budget and how it was put together.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Why We Trail America in Jobs Growth
In 21 of the last 23 months we have trailed the nation. Walker’s policies get much of the blame.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Jack Norman
Seven Issues That Could Decide 2014 Election
Wisconsin's choice for governor will depend on where voters stand on these issues.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Steven Walters
Bradley Prizes Go to Millionaires
Roger Ailes and Mitch Daniels were among four men awarded $250,000 each by the Milwaukee foundation for "unflinching" conservatism.
Jun 26th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Public School Staff Hasn’t Declined
Despite state changes, Wisconsin schools held steady last year, but are down by 5,200 positions since 2009.
Jun 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Final Tally on State Budget
The numbers show some surprising priorities, with spending on health care leading the way.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Decline of Sheriff Clarke
The weirder and crankier he gets, the more unlikely his reelection.
Jun 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Run Against Walker?
The list of possible candidates isn't long, as discussions at the state Democratic convention made clear.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Ahoy! Pirate Party Will Rally Downtown
The Wisconsin affiliate of the populist-flavored party, organized by political activist Joe Klein, will rally on June 29th.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Why Walker Opposes Obamacare
His opposition to more federal dollars for Medicaid will hurt Wisconsin, but help his campaign for president.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why WisDOT Is Behind the Times
Auto traffic per capita has declined since 2004, other states now spend less on highways, but Wisconsin wants to keep expanding.
Jun 12th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Does Wisconsin Really Have a “Skills Gap”?
Journal Sentinel stories continue to insist we do, but a new study says no.
Jun 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park
The neighborhood now is the only one in America with a former NFL playing field.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
The GOP’s Young Guns
Some of the newest Assembly Republicans, including four accountants, dictated the final budget.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Pushing for New Black Businesses
African American Chamber of Commerce has new leaders and a less “in your face” style.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Tony Atkins
GOP Fast Tracks a Smelly Bill
The elections bill will suppress voting by average folks while giving corporations and lobbyists more clout.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Did Public TV Censor Koch Film?
After David Koch withdrew his offer to donate to public TV, a public TV group withdrew support for documentary film about him.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
GOP Wants to Cut Back Taxpayer Donations
You may lose the chance to donate to causes like prostate cancer research or a fire fighters memorial if this measure is adopted.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Another Hole in the Safety Net?
Victims of domestic violence may lose health coverage because of disagreements between Gov. Walker and federal government.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Peter Barca for Governor?
Some Democratic insiders see Assembly minority leader Peter Barca as the best hope to run against Scott Walker.
May 28th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Why Dan Bice Should Resign
The Journal Sentinel columnist’s coverage of John Doe probe is a case study in journalistic malfeasance.
May 23rd, 2013 by George Mitchell
State Making Little Progress on Improving Train Shed
Gov. Walker turned down federal money that could have funded federally-mandated improvements required for downtown train station.
May 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
School Choice Lobby Spends $10 Million
Choice supporters donated $2.8 million to state candidates and $7 million for electioneering activities, according to nonpartisan watchdog group.
May 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Bail Bond Bill Will Create Debtor’s Prisons
Why are Republicans pushing a bill opposed almost unanimously by criminal justice professionals?
May 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights
Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.
May 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Loading Up the Budget With Policy and Pork
In violation of his campaign promise, Walker's budget has 58 policy or non-monetary items and 15 pieces of pork.
May 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Hey Ho, Palermo’s Gotta Go
Protestors pressure UW to end relationship with Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee, citing its labor violations.
May 8th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How Scott Walker Got Snookered
Excerpt from new book describes how Walker was fooled by a phone call from a blogger posing as conservative billionaire David Koch.
May 6th, 2013 by Jason Stein and Patrick Marley
Triumph of the Koch Brothers
An award-winning documentary and a new book both describe how public unions were crushed in Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Myths About a New NBA Arena
In their zeal to build new, publicly-funded arena, proponents are misleading the community.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Fight Against Wisconsin’s Iron Mine
Tribal leaders, environmentalists and local officials have united to fight a massive mine which could be toxic to a water-rich area known as “Wisconsin’s Everglades.”
Apr 16th, 2013 by Al Gedicks
Act 10 Hits Jail Employees
Counties across Wisconsin are slashing benefits for correctional employees, but some sheriffs say it's causing staffing problems.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Sue Black’s Cape Cod Cutie
The Milwaukee Wave owner and former parks director lives modestly near the Waukesha county line.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Why Republicans Are Wrong About Recalls
The bill to restrict recalls is a naked attempt by political officials to protect their jobs.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Raising Questions About State’s Tracking of Ex-Offenders
Legislative committee members have concerns about accuracy of GPS tracking system.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Mario Koran
The Preacher’s Kid
The early years of Scott Walker, including his much discussed time at Marquette University. Excerpted from a new book.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Cindy Kilkenny
Winners and Losers
It was a good election for Scott Walker and conservatives but there were some bright spots for liberals.
Apr 4th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukeeans Inspired by Steinbeck’s Social Message
Milwaukee-born actor and educator Paul McComas performed from John Steinbeck's work at Marquette, and local activists testified to the novelist's impact.
Apr 1st, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke
Who’s the Conservative for Circuit Judge?
The race between Rebecca Bradley and Janet Protasiewicz is hard to call.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water
Story slams Milwaukee water utility though it’s actually cheaper than others in the region.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Richest Public Pensions in State History
Here are the backdrop payments received by 1,712 county employees. 255 collected anywhere from $255,000 to $1 million -- plus a monthly pension.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails
GPS monitoring system often goes haywire, causing problems and wasting police resources. Part I of a series.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Mario Koran
