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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Building Commission Approves Projects
Today, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
AFP Releases Open Letter To Joint Finance Committee On Prevailing Wage
Time to Step Up And Send Prevailing Wage Repeal Bill To Governor's Desk
Jun 2nd, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Arena Funding Plan on Life Support; Time for Plan B
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman June 2, 2015
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Governor Scott Walker Announces Appointment of James Langnes III to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Governor Scott Walker announced today the appointment of James Langnes III to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Spotlight shines on importance of rail safety with Wisconsin Rail Safety Week
Events around the state aim to increase awareness of safe practices at railroad crossings and around tracks
Jun 1st, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Republicans Continue Assault on Our Public School System
OK $250 mil cut to UW System while gutting tenure, shared governance
Jun 1st, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Republican plan cuts $250 million from UW schools to fund special interest earmarks
Layoffs and tuition hikes set to impact students and communities
May 29th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
12 Days After WEDC Revelations: No Answers for Board Members
Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa Still Have Not Received Information from WEDC
May 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Let’s Be Clear: Saving Long Term Care Means Leaving It Alone
“Our long term care programs work for Wisconsin and save us money.”
May 27th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments
Governor Scott Walker announced several appointments today, including Andrew “Drew” Peterson and Michael M. Grebe to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents; Julie Anderson and Dr. Frederick Prehn to the Natural Resources Board
May 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
$360 Million Elephant in the Room
Medicaid Expansion Gets a ‘No’ Vote from JFC Republicans
May 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Gov. Walker fired from troubled jobs agency
Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling.
May 21st, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Democrats ensured voices of Wisconsin seniors were heard to keep SeniorCare off chopping block
Representative Lisa Subeck Statement on Restoration of SeniorCare Funding by Joint Finance Committee
May 21st, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Taylor Challenges GOP Lawmakers: Do the Right Thing
Encourages lawmakers to preserve Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program
May 21st, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Progressive Community Health Centers Calls on State Legislature to Reject Budget Changes to Medicaid Reimbursement Rates
We oppose the proposed changes to Medicaid reimbursement rates in Wisconsin’s 2015-2017 State biennial budget.
May 21st, 2015 by Progressive Community Health Centers
Rejecting BadgerCare Money Costing Nearly $400 Million in State Budget
The Joint Finance Committee is expected to take up the issue later today.
May 21st, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Private School Vouchers Win Big at Expense of Public Schools
Rep.Taylor Statement on Private School Voucher Expansion
May 20th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Public Schools are Being Strangled by Governor Walker and His Friends
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on Republican’s 29 page education omnibus motion.
May 20th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Today in JFC: More prison beds instead of public school funds
“Today, Republicans created a pipeline to prison rather than a pathway to the American Dream for our school children.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Special interests win big in GOP school scheme
Millions diverted from public school classrooms to benefits powerful special interests
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Fully Funding Public Education Means No Private Voucher School Expansion
"Until recently, Wisconsin was known as a place where legislators from both sides of the aisle had always made public education a top priority."
May 18th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Shilling statement on Dept. of Justice investigation into Gov. Walker’s WEDC
"While it is unclear whether any criminal violations may have occurred, I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations of pay-to-play politics involving Gov. Walker’s office and his campaign contributors."
May 18th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Walker’s Jobs Agency Reforms Only Scratch the Surface
Citizen Action of Wisconsin renewed it’s call to scrap WEDC.
May 18th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
State Capitol Update
A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”.
May 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Erpenbach Motion to Require Audit of DOA Info Tech Funds
The motion failed along party lines.
May 14th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Governor Walker’s Failed Jobs Agency Should be Scrapped
The structure of WEDC raises questions about undue influence, further undermining public’s trust in their own government
May 11th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Rep. Hesselbein Warns: Cuts to Public Broadcasting Threaten Public Safety
“The governor’s cuts of $27 million per year and 24 positions put the state’s emergency communication systems in peril.”
May 8th, 2015 by State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein
Audit reveals additional problems at persistently troubled agency
Shilling statement on Gov. Walker’s WEDC failure
May 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Representative Lisa Subeck Statement on Proposed Abortion Ban
Republicans play politics with women’s health in desperate attempt to distract from harmful budget
May 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Republicans Again Trying to Distract from Harmful Budget, Lagging Economy
Rep. Johnson responds to GOP’s 20-week abortion ban bill
May 7th, 2015 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Republicans need to look past ideology and work with Democrats to fix Wisconsin’s budget crisis
Statement from Sen. Larson on No New Revenue for State Budget
May 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Despite growing national economy, Wisconsin budget crisis looms due to GOP policies
Latest budget forecast a signal of state’s underperforming economy
May 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement from Sen. Larson on GOP Hearing to Repeal the State Prevailing Wage Law
Republicans push for lower pay and less skill for Wisconsin workers and their families.
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
GOP cuts recycling while boosting Walker’s office pay
Taxpayers continue to shoulder the burden of Governor's presidential campaign
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Republicans reject funding for Wisconsin’s Cancer Reporting System
GOP cuts continue to jeopardize the health of Wisconsin families
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Erpenbach Motion in Finance to Support WI Cancer Reporting System
Cancer statistics will help provide insight and treatment options
May 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Representative Lisa Subeck Responds to Signing of Transportation Network Company Legislation
Governor Signs Dangerous “Uber Bill” in Dark of Night
May 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Scott Walker Announces $1 Billion Increase in Wisconsin Tourism Activity in 2014
Tourism economy up 5.5 percent; Survey shows tourism advertising and travel generates positive perceptions of state
May 1st, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
No new taxes!
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 1, 2015
May 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Citizen Action Applauds Outsourcing Accountability Bill
On Tuesday Citizen Action of Wisconsin called on the Legislature to enact stronger accountability measures.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Democrats denounce Gov. Walker’s subsidies to corporations that outsource jobs
Scandal-plagued WEDC agency linked to business outsourcing again
Apr 29th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GOP giving up on voucher school accountability
Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue
Apr 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Outsourcing Scandal Re-emerges at WEDC
“It is scandalous that state policy still allows public money to go to corporations engaged in outsourcing jobs.”
Apr 28th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Earth Day or April Fools Day?
"The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is."
Apr 24th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Marquette University Department of Public Safety to become commissioned police department on May 1
The university expects to have approximately 35 commissioned officers in place by the start of the 2015-16 academic year.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Marquette University
Walker’s Comments on Immigration out of Line
"To hear the Governor saying that these hardworking folks aren’t worthy of being Americans because they came here from somewhere else is deeply troubling."
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Republicans reject oversight of Gov. Walker’s campaign travel
Move comes less than a week after limiting travel reimbursement for veterans
Apr 22nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement from Sen. Larson on GOP Repealing 48-hour Cooling-off Period for Gun Purchases
Republicans choose to ignore public safety need, side with special interest groups
Apr 21st, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Rep. Barca Statement on UW-Madison Cuts
"Cutting the University of Wisconsin is not only wildly unpopular – it is also incredibly shortsighted."
Apr 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker job approval down
Clinton leads presidential matchups; controversy over budget
Apr 16th, 2015 by Marquette University
A new funding approach is needed if we are going to retain the Bucks: The One Percent Solution
Statement of Alderman Robert Bauman
Apr 16th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Military Spending Not BadgerCare Real Threat to Wisconsin Budget
Over 25% of Walker’s budget proposal comes from the federal government.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
UWM offers voluntary separation incentive in anticipation of state funding cut
The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees.
Apr 13th, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
More than $83.5 million in payments awarded to local governments
$255,975 to Milwaukee County for Expressway Policing Aids.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Charles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present first Marquette Law School Poll of 2015
Franklin has directed the poll since its inception in 2012 and joined the Marquette faculty on a full-time basis in August 2013.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Marquette University
Think Indiana-style discrimination law couldn’t happen here? Think again.
“We should be ever vigilant as lawmakers to avoid writing hate and discrimination into our laws.”
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Walker Denies His Responsibility to Safeguard Health Care for Over 184,000 Wisconsinites
Greater Milwaukee Data on Impact Released Today
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Supervisor Rainey Calls for Voting Requirement if Drug Testing is Required for Food Stamps, Jobless Benefits
Calls on Gov. Scott Walker to Include Voting Requirement in Legislation
Mar 30th, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council
“I am honored that Gov. Walker has chosen me to represent Milwaukee County in this capacity”
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steve F. Taylor
REALTORS® Support New Arena
Milwaukee needs professional sports franchises to maintain, and grow, our position as a world-class city.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Voter ID
Governor Scott Walker released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to the Voter ID law.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Change
Governor Scott Walker announced Kurt Thiede as the new Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Mar 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
New Wisconsin Poll Shows Public Wants Major Changes to Budget on Health Care
The polling shows massive public support for Wisconsin to take the enhanced federal funding for BadgerCare rejected in the Governor’s budget.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Wendell Harris urges Milwaukee residents to speak for MPS at JFC hearing
I have been encouraging concerned people of Milwaukee to oppose the draconian budget cuts to K-12 public schools and the cuts to the University of Wisconsin system.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Wendell Harris
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Slams Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Proposal
Mayo Says Budget Would Hurt Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities
Mar 12th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose
Mar 9th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker Signs So-Called Right to Work at Outsourcing Multinational Corporation
"Walker’s economic policy is based on the blind trust of corporate CEOs who sell out working families."
Mar 9th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Republicans pass harmful Union busting, low-wage bill
“What the last twenty-four hours once again reveals is that the priorities of Governor Walker and legislative Republicans are wrong for Wisconsin.”
Mar 6th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
JFC economic development briefings briefly gave me hope, and then not so much
"If voters in Iowa think our federal deficit is too high, just imagine what Governor Walker and his economic team in Wisconsin will do to it!"
Mar 4th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Once Again, Scott Walker Trading Women’s Health for Political Gain
Walker will sign abortion ban in Wisconsin
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
DNR Secretary Suggests Corporate Sponsorship of State Parks
Assembly Democratic JFC members Chris Taylor and Gordon Hintz released the following statement on Stepp’s comments.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Statement from Rep. Barca on “Right to Work” heading to full Assembly
"‘Right to Work’ is a distraction from Governor Walker’s harmful budget and it will keep pushing Wisconsin’s economy in the wrong direction."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Hintz presses DOA Secretary on Budget, “Scoop and Toss” Delay of Debt Payments
"Gov. Walker’s bad budgeting has created a $2.2 billion shortfall and the resulting crisis budget..."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
JFC begins briefings on “crisis budget”
"Today’s hearing created more questions than were asked."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Appointments
Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative appointments:
Feb 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
February Board update: Dr. Driver’s contract extended, state budget resolution, Malcolm X redevelopment for King Middle
Other action includes: Clerk's contract extended, position created to explore new northwest-side middle school; Board honors Dr. King contest winners, Cass Street School teacher and outgoing chief accountability and efficiency officer
Feb 26th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Statement from Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds regarding Gov. Walker’s proposed 2015-17 biennial budget
"School boards across the state are stepping forward to make sure the devastating impact of the Governor's proposed budget is understood."
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP desperate budget ruse
"Governor Walker hit the nail on the head when he called a Right to Work debate a ‘distraction.’"
Feb 20th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Governor Walker, Republicans rush to pass “Right to Work” to distract from disastrous budget, economic mismanagement
In response, Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement.
Feb 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Why the Small Vision For Milwaukee?
We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to redevelop a major portion of our great American city.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
WISDOT Disregards Community Opposition, Declining Driving, Proposes to Waste Taxpayer Money on Unneeded I-94 Expansion
WISDOT’s Preferred Option Is a ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’
Feb 17th, 2015 by WISPIRG Foundation
Milwaukee Among Nation’s Top Cities for Manufacturing
Chief Executive Magazine lists Milwaukee as a top city for “Growing Your Manufacturing Business”
Feb 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes
Feb 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Statement from Rep. Barca on Proposed Casino/Arena Double Bonanza for Wisconsin Taxpayers
“If Governor Walker was being up front that his sole objection was about wanting to protect taxpayers, he will take advantage of this incredible opportunity and secure a win-win for Wisconsin taxpayers.”
Feb 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barca Statement on Gov. Walker’s Blame Game
"Put simply, Gov. Walker needs to own up to his own extreme ideas."
Feb 5th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on the Proposed University of Wisconsin System Reforms
Today, Governor Scott Walker released the following statement on the process of developing the proposed reforms in his budget proposal focused on creating a stronger University of Wisconsin System.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Buy-In/Buy-Back
"This problem is not an issue of left versus right, Democrat versus Republican, or even management versus unions."
Feb 5th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Budget Reaction: Stewardship Program Frozen; More Politics Added to the DNR
Conservationists ask legislature to Improve governor’s budget.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Invitation from Rep. Brostoff to a Protest against the UW Budget Cut Proposal
“This evening I will be rallying with the community in support of the UW system.”
Feb 4th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Governor Walker’s Proposed Budget
“Despite the direct link between Wisconsin’s higher education system and our economic success Governor Walker has ignored the protests of our communities and proceeded with the $300 million cut to the UW System.”
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Wisconsin Needs a Budget that Puts Families and Economic Opportunity First
Walker budget another step backward for Wisconsin
Feb 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Pressure Mounting to Overturn Walker’s Budget Stances on BadgerCare and UW System Cuts
“We have not seen this level of activity in our grassroots networks since the protests of 2011.”
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
UW System is Collateral Damage from Walker’s Rejection of Federal BadgerCare Dollars
This headless decision is a disaster not only for health care but also for higher education.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Governor Walker is Wrong: Kenosha Casino Would Be a Taxpayer Bonanza
Project would create up to 10,000 jobs, draw millions of new tourists each year
Jan 29th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Why Would the State Give $220 Million to Someone Whose Company is Destroying Milwaukee Neighborhoods?
Common Ground shines a light on Wesley Edens’ crumbling foreclosures
Jan 29th, 2015 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Indiana Makes Wisconsin Last Great Lakes State Not to Take Medicaid Dollars
Indiana’s Republican Governor reached a deal Tuesday to accept enhanced federal dollars to strengthen its Medicaid program.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Walker proposes staggering cuts to UW System
Proposal hurts Wisconsin students and families
Jan 27th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Statement from Rep. Barca on Governor Walker’s UW System Plan
"Budgets are about priorities and once again dramatically slashing higher education in the 21st Century global economy will drastically take Wisconsin in the wrong direction."
Jan 27th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Announces “Pay Their Way” Plan for Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Governor Scott Walker today announced a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jan 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
