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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Governor Walker Announces Appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
"We look forward to seeing Cris Peterson, Jason Plante, and Gerald Whitburn work as leaders of the University of Wisconsin System as members of the Wisconsin System Board of Regents.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Supreme Court Candidate Mike Screnock a ‘Walking Conflict of Interest’
Won’t Commit to Removing Himself From Cases Involving Former Client Gov. Walker or Special Interest Groups Spending Record Amounts to Benefit His Campaign
Mar 2nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Representative Subeck Statement on Governor’s Comments on School Safety
"Republicans have failed to act to prevent gun violence and to keep our schools and public spaces safe."
Mar 1st, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Roys calls on Walker to pass common sense gun reform during proposed special session on gun violence
Roys also called on Walker to donate his NRA money to organizations that help victims of gun violence.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Kelda Roys
Governor Walker Congratulates Wisconsin Olympians Who Participated in the 2018 Winter Olympics
Wishes 2018 Winter Paralympic Athletes Good Luck
Feb 28th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"Congresswoman Moore is a leader in Milwaukee and I am so proud she has endorsed my candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court."
Feb 28th, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
How Will Mike Screnock Thank the State Big Business Lobby?
State Court Candidate Set to Speak to Special Interest Group That Spent Nearly $600,000 on His Primary Election
Feb 28th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Matt Flynn Will Make Childcare a Budget Priority as Governor
"Working parents need to know their pre-school children are well cared for and are developing the skills they will need to succeed in school."
Feb 28th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Governor Walker: “We Want to Provide Health Care Stability and Lower Premiums for Wisconsin”
Signs State Reinsurance Program, Key Piece of Health Care Stability Plan into Law
Feb 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Jackson County District Attorney
Daniel Diehn currently owns and operates his Black River Falls-based firm Daniel S. Diehn S.C.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Barnes Campaign: Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress
Will speak at Saturday rally in Racine
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Mandela Barnes
Governor Walker Thanks Assembly for Passing Child Sales Tax Rebate and Sales Tax Holiday Legislation
"We are getting positive things done for the people of Wisconsin."
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Statement on Criminal Charges Against Armor Correctional in Tragic Death of Inmate – Nurses Lost Their Voice, Milwaukee Needlessly Lost a Life
"The systemic practices and procedures adopted by Armor have resulted in deaths which provision of appropriate medical care could and should have prevented."
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Foxconn Seeks to Raid the Great Lakes
Conservationists launch campaign to stop them
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
South Pointe Business Park in Sparta Earns Certified In Wisconsin® Designation
114-acre parcel becomes 18th site certified as ‘development-ready’ by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs Leading on Lead Act into Law
"The health and safety of Wisconsin families is our top priority."
Feb 21st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Applauds Legislature for Passing Key Component of Health Care Stability Plan with Bipartisan Support
Health Care Stability Plan included in Governor Walker’s Ambitious Agenda for 2018
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Statement from DPW Chair Martha Laning on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Election
"With their million-dollar down-payment, the Republican Party and corporate special interests see Michael Screnock as a good investment who will do their bidding," Martha Laning said.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Thanks Legislature for Passing Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Bills
Welfare reform package included in Governor Walker’s Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin
Feb 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Republicans Caused Wisconsinites’ Spiking Health Care Costs
Republicans Have Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act
Feb 20th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Visits Hospitals in La Crosse and Green Bay to Promote Health Care Stability Plan
“Where Washington has failed, Wisconsin will step up and lead.”- Gov. Walker
Feb 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Visits Martha Merrell’s Bookstore to Promote Child Sales Tax Rebate and Sales Tax Holiday Package
The proposed legislation sets a new sales tax holiday for August 4-5, 2018.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Joins Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to Announce 200 New Jobs, $40 Million Capital Investment in Appleton Facility
"...it’s clear Wisconsin is open for business."
Feb 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dana Wachs Calls for an Overhaul of Assault Weapon Laws and Other Measures to Fight Domestic Terrorism
"We can and must do something. And it cannot wait."
Feb 16th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Governor Walker Announces International Mold and Production Relocating Operations from Illinois to Wisconsin
"Congratulations to IMAP on its decision to relocate to our great state."
Feb 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Welfare Reform a Morally Cruel Campaign Distraction
"These bills do not address the issues that Governor Walker continues to neglect."
Feb 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Governor Walker Promotes Child Sales Tax Rebate and Sales Tax Holiday Package in Ashwaubenon
According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, the child tax credit rebate is estimated at $122.1 million in fiscal year 2018.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Releases Statement Following Wednesday’s Tragic Event in Florida
"My family and I are praying for those in Florida who have been affected by this senseless tragedy..."
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
NRA Campaign Cash and Endorsements Put Wisconsin on Lockdown
Gun Cartel Endorsed Gov. Walker, Attorney General Schimel and High Court Candidate Screnock Offer Silence and Inaction After 30th Mass Shooting of 2018
Feb 15th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
SEIU WI Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor
“We need a champion, like Mahlon Mitchell, as Governor”
Feb 15th, 2018 by Mahlon Mitchell
Governor Walker, State Officials Push to Keep Kimberly-Clark Jobs in the Fox Valley
"We are committed to fighting for Wisconsin workers and communities."
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Ellen Nowak will begin her role as Department of Administration (DOA) secretary on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Sargent Statement on Child Tax Rebate and Annual Sales Tax Holiday
"This is a one-time sales tax holiday and a one-time $100-check to be delivered right before an election—if that doesn’t scream ‘election-year gimmick,’ I don’t know what does."
Feb 14th, 2018 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Governor Walker Honors 18 Recipients of 2017 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony
"Financial literacy is an important skill for everyone to learn."
Feb 14th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Financial Report Confirms Wisconsin Ended Last Fiscal Year with a $579 Million Surplus
Wisconsin has ended every year with a budget surplus under Governor Walker
Feb 14th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Statement on Joint Committee on Finance Bipartisan Approval of Health Care Stability Plan
"Since Washington has failed to act, Wisconsin will lead."
Feb 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Taylor and Bipartisan Legislators Introduce Juvenile Corrections Bill
"I am glad that what I have repeatedly said and advocated for in past years regarding juvenile corrections is finally getting traction from my colleagues."
Feb 13th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Cathy Myers Calls on Janesville City Council to Reject Plans to Move Polling Location to Police Station
Janesville City Council to Consider Resolution to Force City’s Most Diverse Neighborhoods to Vote in a Police Station
Feb 12th, 2018 by Cathy Myers
WEDC business attraction director receives Young Professional Award from Wisconsin Economic Development Association
Coleman Peiffer played key role in attracting Foxconn, HARIBO to Wisconsin
Feb 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Dana Wachs Critiques Gov. Walker’s Photo Op with President Trump, Calls for Real Transportation Solutions
"Look, we can all see through Gov. Walker's fancy trip to Washington. It's all about Foxconn."
Feb 12th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Republican Silence on Paul Nehlen Racism, Anti-Semitism ‘Disturbing’
Scott Walker, Brad Schimel Refuse to Condemn Conduct of Donor Nehlen
Feb 12th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Republican Party Gives Screnock Campaign Massive Infusion of Resources
Michael Screnock claims to be nonpartisan but his financial disclosures say otherwise
Feb 12th, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Walker’s Plan for Milwaukee State Building
"While the Milwaukee State office is aging and needs to be replaced, I’d like to take Walker’s plan for a new facility a step further."
Feb 9th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
Milwaukee State Office Building Plan Offers Savings for Taxpayers
Sale of current office will spur economic development
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Mitchell: Too Little, Too Late from Gov. Walker on Infrastructure
"The people of Wisconsin need more than Walker’s election-year rhetoric- they need real leadership."
Feb 9th, 2018 by Mahlon Mitchell
County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project
The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Parks
Governor Walker Delivers Remarks on Health Care Stability Plan at Wisconsin Hospital Association Board Meeting
"Wisconsin is a national leader in health care quality in large part because of the work of the Wisconsin Hospital Association."
Feb 8th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Value-Added Tolling would address Gov. Walker’s concerns
Wisconsin ranks #38 in Reason Foundation's annual report on best and worst state highway systems
Feb 8th, 2018 by Badger Institute
With Over 600 Wisconsin Workers Facing Lay-Offs in Fox Valley, Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions the Use of Corporate Tax Cuts for Stock Buybacks
“Reward workers instead of the wealth of executives and shareholders with more stock buybacks.”
Feb 8th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker, Speaker Vos Agree to Tax Relief Package
Budget surplus returns to taxpayers through one-time child sales tax rebate and sales tax holiday under agreement
Feb 8th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Exports Up 6% in 2017
State sets new record in exports to Mexico and China as shipments of industrial machinery, electrical machinery, vehicles, and plastics are up worldwide
Feb 7th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots
A sign of things to come in Wisconsin?
Feb 7th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
Dana Wachs Responds to Gov. Walker’s Tweetstorms and Photo-Ops on Foxconn and Kimberly Clark
Wachs calls for real leadership focused on Wisconsin job retention
Feb 6th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Wisconsin’s Foxconn Bonus: Foxconn Purchases Building in Downtown Milwaukee from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Foxconn’s investment is above and beyond company’s commitment to $10 billion investment in Wisconsin
Feb 6th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Republicans Continue Pattern of Unfunded Mandates, Attacks on Local Control
"Do they really want to add even more attacks on local control to this list?"
Feb 6th, 2018 by Katrina Shankland
Assembly Committee Votes on Gov. Scott Walker’s Election Year Special Session Bills
Scott Walker and Legislative Enablers Play Partisan Politics With Basics of People’s Survival
Feb 6th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Calls for Increasing Tax Incentives for Kimberly-Clark
Proposal would more than double amount of tax credits available to company
Feb 5th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Matt Flynn Releases His 16-Point Economic Plan for Wisconsin
Democratic challenger vows to undue Walker’s wage-killing policies and restore investment in Wisconsin
Feb 5th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Right-Wing Special Interests Spending to Make Michael Screnock Into Right-Wing Media Darling
State Big Biz Lobby Drops Six-Figure Ad Buy on Fox News Channel
Feb 5th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Discusses the Opioid Epidemic at Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Conference
"We are working with our officers and other community leaders to continue creating and passing legislation that helps combat this crisis."
Feb 5th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Highlights Unemployment, Welfare Reform
Governor Tommy Thompson joins Governor Walker in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and La Crosse
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will Gov. Scott Walker Apply His Proposed Drug Testing for Public Housing to Himself and His Family?
‘Scott Walker Ought To Be At the Front of the Line’
Feb 2nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker’s Re-Election Gimmick Will Cost Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions
Spending Package Exceeds $124 Million Up-Front Plus $180 Million Each Biennium
Feb 2nd, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Senator Craig Applauds DOT Leadership, Governor for Savings
“The I-94 East-West project is vital to the state and regional transportation network"
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Sen. David Craig
Governor Walker Announces Major Projects to be Completed One Year Ahead of Scheduled Completion
WisDOT will be completing the I-39/90 mainline project one-year early from 2021 to 2020
Feb 1st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Representative Lisa Subeck – Statement on Special Session Bills
Instead of helping these families get ahead, the governor proposes chipping away at the very safety net that these families count on when times are tough.
Jan 31st, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Scott Walker Announces Veteran Service Provider Grant Recipients
“It is important that we support our veterans and remember their sacrifices every day"
Jan 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dana Wachs Says Gov. Walker Subverting Democracy by Refusing to Hold Timely Special Elections for Legislative Seats
“Scott Walker is nervous. He watched Sen. Patty Schachtner win a seat Republicans thought belonged to them."
Jan 30th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Governor Walker Appoints Waushara County District Attorney
"Anderson is a respected community leader whose experience and commitment to justice will make him an excellent District Attorney."
Jan 30th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Nominations Sought for the 35th Annual Virginia Hart Award
Governor Scott Walker urges state workers to nominate women who are making a difference in state government.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
MAZON Launches Billboard Campaign to Oppose Drug Testing in Wisconsin
“Get Pissed Wisconsin,” a targeted advocacy campaign in Wisconsin to raise awareness about a proposal to require that FoodShare applicants be drug tested to receive benefits.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Press Release
Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl Endorses Matt Flynn for 2018 Gubernatorial Race
"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
The State of our State is Historically Strong
We are getting positive things done for the people of Wisconsin.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Releases Statement Thanking U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley
“I thank Chairman Grassley for his leadership and commitment to allowing judicial nominees with sterling credentials the opportunity to be heard."
Jan 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Bowen: Introduces “Heat & Eat” Legislation
Gov. Walker’s Wisconsin one of two states that has failed to adjust to 2014 federal SNAP cuts
Jan 25th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
It’s Come to This: With 2018 Election Year Gimmick Gov. Scott Walker is Literally Seeking to Buy Votes
Desperate Governor Offers One Time Check Instead of Permanent Solutions
Jan 25th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Walker Makes Clean Drinking Water an Afterthought
State of State Address Again Ignores Reality
Jan 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
AFP-Wisconsin Hails Walker Welfare Reform Plan in State of State Address
Governor Calls for Historic Welfare Reform As Economy Grows Stronger WI. Conservative Grassroots Activists Will Engage Legislature to Pass Reforms
Jan 24th, 2018 by AFP Wisconsin
Bryce Releases Statement on Walker’s State of the State
"Scott Walker's flip-flop on Obamacare and SeniorCare in today's address was a shamelessly transparent attempt to improve his reelection odds."
Jan 24th, 2018 by Randy Bryce
Brostoff to Walker on SOS: “It’s time to have a Democrat back in the governor’s office.”
"The best ideas he's had as Governor all came in the last month and all from Democrats."
Jan 24th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Senate Republicans throw elections into chaos
GOP witch hunt removes officials that oversee state elections and ethics
Jan 23rd, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Riemer Statement on Governor Walker’s Plan to Weaken Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
"Governor Walker’s plan takes us backwards."
Jan 23rd, 2018 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
End Walker’s Man & Ag Tax Credit
"Trickle down economics hasn’t worked anywhere and yet Republicans keep handing over billions of dollars to companies in the failed pursuit of jobs."
Jan 23rd, 2018 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson
Dana Wachs Challenges Gov. Walker’s Record on Jobs and the Economy
Wachs releases part two of #WIRemember campaign
Jan 23rd, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Walker Shift on Health Care not Enough to Undo Damage from Years of Sabotage
Opening BadgerCare as a public option, and other reforms, needed to make coverage affordable
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Proposes Health Care Stability Plan to Stabilize Premiums for Wisconsinites on Obamacare
"There are hardworking people across our state who are experiencing massive health care premium increases under Obamacare, and that’s unacceptable."
Jan 21st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Statement of Senator Jon Erpenbach on Governor Walker’s re-election health care plan.
"These newly loved Democratic plans are a drop in the bucket compared to what accepting funds to expand BagerCare could do for the people of this state."
Jan 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Governor Walker Highlights Historic K-12 Education Investments at Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ State Education Convention
"We increased funding by $200 per student for every school in the state this year, and we’re adding another $204 per student on top of that next year."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dana Wachs Called on Gov. Walker and AG Schimel to Sue Big Pharma Over Misleading Opioid Marketing
"Wealthy drug companies have been peddling highly addictive painkillers for decades while telling Americans that they were safe. It’s about time they are held accountable for their lies."
Jan 19th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Team Screnock = Team Walker
Michael Screnock Worked to Defend Gov. Scott Walker’s Agenda in Court, Now Team Walker Campaigns for Screnock’s Supreme Court Race
Jan 19th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis
Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Fresh Off Stunning Electoral Defeat, Gov. Scott Walker to Call Special Session on Dog Whistle Attacks on Poor and People of Color
Divisive, Racist Attacks Are Morally Inexcusable and Politically Tone Deaf
Jan 18th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Special Session
"After eight years of Scott Walker’s so called ‘reforms,’ families across Wisconsin are still living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet."
Jan 18th, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
AFP Praises Walker Welfare Reform Push as Unemployment Rate Drops to 3 Percent
WI Unemployment Rate Now 3 Percent, Tied for Lowest on Record
Jan 18th, 2018 by AFP Wisconsin
Andy Gronik Statement on Gov. Walker’s Attack on Wisconsin’s Most Vulnerable Citizens
"Governor Scott Walker is in a panic about facing someone like me in November."
Jan 18th, 2018 by Andy Gronik
Walker Renews Call to Gut Services
Reign of neglect continues, from juveniles to the disabled – no one is safe
Jan 18th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Supervisor Sequanna Taylor Offers to Help Governor Walker with Plan to Close Lincoln Hill and Copper Lake
"I write to you today to offer my support for your plan to discontinue the use of the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls as youth detention facilities..."
Jan 18th, 2018 by Sequanna Taylor
Wisconsin Works for Everyone: Governor Walker Calls for Special Session on Welfare Reform
"We want to remove barriers to work and make it easier to get a job, while making sure public assistance is available for those who truly need it."
Jan 18th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects State to Have $385 Million Surplus
Better than expected positive outlook shows Governor Walker’s reforms are working
Jan 17th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
