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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Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin
2016 Federal Court Decision in One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al Paved way for Expanded Early Voting
Jul 29th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Institute
How Ryan “Sold His Soul” to Trump
New book details the tough choices Paul Ryan had to make as House Speaker.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP Could Bypass Evers, Gerrymander Again
Joint Resolution bill could prevent governor veto, gain second decade of gerrymandering.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
How Evers Should Reform Criminal Justice
More pardons and commutations and ending solitary confinement would be a good start.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Sam Williams
Legislators Urge New Strategy on Budget
Stung by Republican cuts in funds to Milwaukee, city-based legislators search for new approach.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Clean Drinking Water Effort Falls Short
$40 million state funding to replace lead laterals cut from budget by Republicans.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Got 5 Times More Corporate Cash
State Republicans get $321,910 in corporate donations, Democrats $64,875 in first half of 2019.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The New Paul Ryan
That’s how admirers view Rep. Mike Gallagher. Can Democrat Amanda Stuck beat him?
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
New DNR Head Has Agenda of Change
Climate change, lead laterals and CAFO-polluted private wells are top concerns.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Enough of Divide-and-Conquer Politics
Once again Vos and Fitzgerald try to scapegoat Milwaukee.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
What Price Justice, Dan Kelly?
Sitting Court Justice Took Campaign Contributions from Board Members of Group Representing Plaintiffs While Deciding Their Case
Jul 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
WisDOT Plans Increase in Hiawatha Service
With $35 million from new budget, WisDOT seeks federal matching grants for expansion.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Picks Walker for Smithsonian
Ex-governor and college dropout will join board of International Center for Scholars.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
A New State “Progressive” Publication
Wisconsin Examiner adds to Capitol press corps, with a "people's" perspective on policies.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s New Job Will Pay Plenty
National group he will run has lots of money. But Walker won’t be able to run for office.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Program Looks to Hire Veterans
“Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker Promises Not to Run for Higher Office, Again
"While we’re glad Scott Walker has decided to flee the state after having been rejected by voters, we’re all too familiar with his habit of breaking his promises."
Jul 15th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
A $1 Million Fund To Support Northwest Side Startups
State contributes $500,000 match to Northwest Side CDC loan fund targeted at early stage companies.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
Dan Kelly Warns Wisconsin to Beware of Justice Dan Kelly
Right-Wing Justice Warns of Judges Bringing Policy Preferences to the Bench, After He Puts His Policy Preference to Work on State High Court
Jul 10th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Republicans Seek to Limit Governor’s Veto
Legislators propose constitutional amendment to bar partial vetoes increasing spending.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Legislature Must Take Action to Protect Health Coverage
Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions, marketplace health insurance, at grave risk of having coverage taken away by conservative federal judges
Jul 9th, 2019 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State funding for youth summer jobs wisely restored by Governor Evers
A statement by Alderman Cavalier Johnson July 3, 2019
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
State Supreme Court Off the Deep End?
Ruling reducing state superintendent’s power violates state constitution, common sense.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
State’s Loss on Federal ACA is $1.3 Billion
State loses $1.3 billion in federal funds for medical care under Republican two-year budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Young Republicans Endorse Rick Loughery for Young Republican National Federation Chairman
The election will take place at the biennial YRNF Convention July 24th-28th in Omaha
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Young Republicans
PAC, Corporate Donations Hit $27 Million
New state record in 2018, up three-fold since 2015 GOP changes in campaign finance law.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Education Activists Turn To Misinformation To Distort GOP Budget
Public education activists should be honest about the large increase and they should be grateful to taxpayers for the hard-earned dollars provided to fund it
Jul 1st, 2019 by MacIver Institute
Evers Faces Hurdles to Cutting Prisons
Governor promised to cut prison population by 50%, but has so far made no progress.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Vos Wants Medical Marijuana Bill
Assembly Speaker wants to push this bill in fall. Will Senate oppose it?
Jul 1st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Under Evers, DNR Restores Science
New groundwater standards and science-based approaches to chemical pollution.
Jun 28th, 2019 by James Rowen
How State Created Strongest Veto Power
No governor has more power to rewrite bills. How and why Wisconsin adopted this.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?
WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools
Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
Why GOP Opposes Federal Medicaid Funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Coalition Warns Against New Highway Megaprojects in State Budget
Letter calls on legislature to focus on local road maintenance and public transit
Jun 25th, 2019 by WISPIRG Foundation
Second GOP Senator Won’t Support Budget
Sen. Dave Craig won't support budget saying it spends too much. Pushing GOP closer to deadlock over budget.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Steve Nass Won’t Vote For Budget
Nass making it harder for GOP colleagues to pass their budget.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Can Democrats Win the State Assembly?
With right issues, it’s possible, even If districts are still gerrymandered.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Real Estate Owners Give Republicans Millions
And GOP legislators pass a raft of laws benefiting landlords, real estate industry.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Anti-Gas Tax Gang
Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.
Jun 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Brings Back Pardon Review Board
Walker disbanded it, wouldn’t pardon anyone in his eight years as governor.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
County Seeks Allies in Call for State Aid
Unfunded state mandates and a decade of declining state aid driving county's huge deficit.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Judge Was Former Walker Aide
And donor to GOP candidates. His ruling allows huge drawdown of Lake Michigan water by Foxconn.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Trains Will Roll Faster Through Downtown
Signal upgrades are part of effort to expand Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Hate the Gas Tax
Once they promoted this user fee, now they’d rather roads fall apart. Why?
Jun 13th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Grifters
Many fake right wing groups rip off donors. Why are conservatives more vulnerable?
Jun 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Lame Duck Mistake Reopens Tax Debate
Republicans' mistake gives Evers some say over how to apportion tax cuts from online sales tax revenue.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jon Peacock
40 Years of Fighting for Consumers
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen
Republicans Bash LGBTQ Flag Over Capitol
Lawmakers say it's not a “unifying symbol.” But is it really so controversial?
Jun 10th, 2019 by Chris Walker
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Walker Never Reached 250,000 Jobs Created
Finalized statistics show just 233,101 jobs created in 8 years, trailing 33 states in growth.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The New Conservative Heavyweight
Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Republican Attack On “Socialism”
Ron Johnson and Trump lead the way. But beyond that word, things get murky.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Get Ready for Tuesday’s Healthcare Debate
WILL research on the cost of Evers' proposed plans, and common sense solutions.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
About That Climate Change Report
2011 report by 200 state scientists and experts made predictions Republicans are still ignoring.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
How Non-Partisan Are Supreme Court Races?
Not very, the data suggests. Is there any way to change this?
May 29th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling
Emails show senior EPA scientists complained smog exemption for company wasn’t supported by data.
May 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos, Fitzgerald Float Highway Funding Ideas
Republicans likely to support some funding, but not agreeing yet on which taxes or fees.
May 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Right-Wing Justice Dan Kelly Announces Campaign for State Supreme Court
“At no point in his career has Dan Kelly has shown the ability or the inclination to be anything other than an extreme right-wing partisan.”
May 28th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Why and When Flag Flies at Half-Staff
Wisconsin does it more often in recent years, 400 times since 9/11.
May 27th, 2019 by Michelle Johnson
Menard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Plays Politics for Trump?
Both Trump and its CEO need Foxconn to look successful for the 2020 election.
May 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget
Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.
May 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again.
2019 Budget Complaints Echo Petulant Past Behavior
May 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Prison Guards Wages Could Jump 14%
Budget committee approves this and 2% hike each year for all other state workers.
May 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Voucher, Charter Schools More Cost Effective
Report finds they deliver at least 50% more education per tax dollar than public schools.
May 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Republican Leaders Vow to Obstruct State Budget, Then Complain About Lack of Negotiations
‘These Guys Need to Get Their Stories Straight’
May 21st, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Bold, bipartisan measure could help needy families while boosting our state economy
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 21, 2019
May 21st, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
CMD Wins Reversal of Restrictive DOJ Public Records Policy
Group obtains more than 3,000 records relating to former Attorney General Schimel’s war on the Affordable Care Act
May 21st, 2019 by Center for Media and Democracy
Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Requiem for the Commons
Mutilated Marcus Center grove is just one of county’s many public spaces threatened by actions leaving citizens out in the cold.
May 15th, 2019 by Virginia Small
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA
Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Interest Groups Spent $226 Million
Since 2010, 19 outside electioneering groups have spent $2 million or more.
May 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republicans Refuse to Allow Votes on Budget Proposals to Help People Vote
Action to Prevent Action Sums Up GOP Attitude Toward Democracy and Voter Rights
May 14th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Medicaid Expansion Would Help Opioid Addicts
Report finds opioid treatment drugs 72 times more expensive in private market than through Medicaid.
May 9th, 2019 by Laurel White
Is State a Leader in “Economic Freedom”?
So says a Cato Institute report. There’s reason to doubt this.
May 8th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
A New Generation of Political Leaders
GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.
May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Big Republican Donor Sued for Polluting
Trempealeau County residents sue frac sand mining company for air, water, noise pollution.
May 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid
Republicans will strip Medicaid expansion from budget. Poll showed 70% support Evers proposal.
May 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons
Overworked staff, high turnover, rising overtime costs and violence plague the prisons.
May 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
