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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State Heavily Reliant on Property Tax
Report: Wisconsin ranks seventh nationally in reliance on property taxes to fund municipal services.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health
$28 million package would also restore Planned Parenthood’s funding.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Foxconn Insider Says Project Globally Unique
"We’re not building a supply chain, we’re curating an ecosystem.”
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Fourth Lawsuit Against Lame Duck Laws
This one argues Republican legislators violated U.S. Constitution and will of the voters.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
One Wisconsin Now Demands Brian Hagedorn Disclose His Speeches to Hate Group
‘Brian Hagedorn Owes Us Straight Answers About What He Said’
Feb 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
The Disastrous Candidacy of Brian Hagedorn
After weeks of negative press, his Supreme Court campaign is reeling. Who vetted him?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
A Data Portrait of the Walker Years
A huge success! — according to the MacIver Institute. Ah, not exactly.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Brian Hagedorn Was Paid By Hate Group While Serving as a Judge
State Supreme Court Candidate Took Thousands in Payments and Gifts From Group That Advocates and Litigates for Hate and Discrimination
Feb 20th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Judge Gabler Provided False Information
Appointed to bench by Walker after his application falsely described municipal court violations.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Wants to Re-Examine Business Incentives
And bring back scientists to the DNR.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Brian Hagedorn Sees State Supreme Court as Venue to Advance Partisan, Political Agenda
‘We Know This Because He’s Said it Himself’
Feb 19th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
The Farewell Tour of Scott Walker
Ex-governor struggling for relevancy. Cue the Twitter photos.
Feb 17th, 2019 by James Rowen
Evers Will Give Pardons
Reversing Walker’s policy, governor to consider pardons, as other predecessors did.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Brian Hagedorn Promises He Won’t Do It Again, Again
Founder and Board Member of Organization With Formal Policy of LGBTQ Discrimination Asks Voters to Trust He Will Treat All Equally Before the Law
Feb 15th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
DNR Must Stop Coal Pollution
We Energies pollutes Lake Michigan, adding to toxic mercury levels harmful to babies.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Carl Lindner
Republicans Discover the Middle Class
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
New Evidence Exposes Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Putting Homophobic, Discriminatory Beliefs Into Action
Founded and Serves on Board of Directors of School That Explicitly Discriminates Against LGBTQ Individuals
Feb 14th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Not All Conservatives Oppose Streetcar
In fact, some argue New Urbanism enhances conservative values.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Recall National Guard From the Border
Walker sent troops to Mexican border, Evers should recall them. It’s a made-up crisis.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Walker and the Russian Connection
Ex-governor got more from Russia-connected tycoon than first reported. Why?
Feb 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Brian Hagedorn Snags Support of Racist Voter Suppression Billboard Backer
Another Stain on the Record of the Candidate Who Helped Scott Walker Target the Voting Rights of People of Color
Feb 12th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Robin Vos Giving $500 an Hour Lawyers a Blank Check to Defend His Scheme to Rig the Rules for Foxconn
‘The Only Thing Wisconsin Taxpayers are Getting Out of These Republican Deals is Being Stuck With the Bill’
Feb 11th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
The State’s Top 20 Fat Cat Donors
All gave $100,00 and more to state politicians, mostly to Republicans.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Road Tolls Are Best Way to Fund Highways
Wisconsin could pioneer 21st Century approach to solve the problem.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Michael Jahr
GOP May Resist Kaul on ACA Lawsuit
Attorney General wants to drop lawsuit, Republican legislators hint they won’t let him.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Brian Hagedorn’s Past Pays Off … With $18,000 Campaign Contribution from Big Special Interest
Snags Big Check from Industry Lobby Group That Literally Wrote Rules on Judicial Recusal Adopted by His Former Boss
Feb 7th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Foxconn Project in “Chaos”
Foxconn workers, insiders say Racine project is failing in Bloomberg story.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos, Fitzgerald Support Tolls to Pay For Roads
Democrats may consider but prefer gas tax indexing.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Republicans
Vos and Fitzgerald support lawsuit overturning Obamacare, but voters don’t.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion
State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Record Shows State Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Can’t Be Trusted to Leave Anti-LGBTQ Agenda Behind if Elected
Sought to Advance Personal Opposition to Equal Rights on the Job as Top Legal Aide to Former Governor Scott Walker
Feb 4th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Corporations Spent $1.7 Million On 2018 Races
Republicans got 83% of state’s corporate campaign donations.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
SEIU Files Lawsuit Challenging Republican Power Grab in Wisconsin
Plaintiffs Demand Preservation of State’s Constitution; Restoration of Powers to Governor, Attorney General; Immediate Injunction
Feb 4th, 2019 by SEIU
Wisconsin Black Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Candidate’s Disrespect of NAACP
"The real disgrace here is the hostile takeover of our judicial system by radical partisans like this former lawyer for Scott Walker."
Feb 1st, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Evers, Foxconn Deny Project Is On Hold
Foxconn and WEDC’s Hogan also deny governor tried to “renegotiate” deal.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
It’s Groundhog Day in the GOP Legislature
Majority Party Continues to Try and Deflect Blame
Feb 1st, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
New Revenue Projection Below Walker’s
LFB report shows $1.8 billion, not $2.1 billion in new revenue for next state budget.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Laurel White
12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Radical, hateful content found on blog of Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn
Hagedorn's partisan agenda has no place on Wisconsin's highest bench
Jan 31st, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Foxconn Played Walker and Republican Leadership
Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news
"Today’s comments by Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Fitzgerald demonstrate that they have not learned from their mistake and they continue to lack a coherent vision for the future of our state."
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation
GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation
Jan 30th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Foxconn Breaks Promises Again
"Wisconsin Republicans should have known better."
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson
How Evers and Legislators Can Cooperate
Marquette Poll shows where voters of both parties agree. Will GOP leaders take the hint?
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Shilling Statement on Foxconn Fiasco
"The Walker administration and legislative Republicans failed to put in place stronger safeguards to hold Foxconn accountable and protect Wisconsin taxpayers."
Jan 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Why GOP Should Back Medicaid Expansion
Voters want it, just like they opposed government shutdown. Republican legislators, take heed.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
One Wisconsin Now and Institute Announce New Executive Director
Analiese Eicher Hired as New Head of Wisconsin Progressive Research and Communications Organization
Jan 30th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin
Can’t compete in U.S., company exec tells Reuters.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers
Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.
Jan 29th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Could Boost the Business Sector
His promise to be “business friendly” and emphasize entrepreneurship could help state.
Jan 29th, 2019 by John Torinus
County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Marquette Law School Poll finds some issues less divisive amid continuing partisan divide
Special education increases and accepting more federal Medicaid money are drawing broader support than many other current issues
Jan 24th, 2019 by Marquette University
Executive Director Departing One Wisconsin Now & Institute
‘When You Beat Robin Vos in Federal Court Two Days in a Row, You’re Going Out on a High Note’
Jan 23rd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
The Rise of Special Interest Spending
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Brian Hagedorn’s Questionable Judgement: Assault Accusations and Campaign Finance Law Fines Among Lowlights of Hagedorn Supporters
Campaign Touting Endorsement of Scandal Plagued Judges
Jan 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Jon Wilcox and David Prosser Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
"Like the justices who have lined up behind my campaign, I pledge to defend the rule of law, uphold the constitution, and protect the public on the Wisconsin Supreme Court."
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
About that Republican Cash Surplus
The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.
Jan 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Growing Wealth Gap Hurts Wage Earners
Kimberly-Clark subsidy helps wealthy stockholders with no gain for workers.
Jan 20th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Rep. Sargent Pushes Campaign Reform
Democratic proposal would add restrictions on campaign donations.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
Federal Court Sides With One Wisconsin Now in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit Against Republican State Representatives
‘A Victory for Open, Transparent and Accountable Government’
Jan 18th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Voting Restrictions
“This is not a close question,” says federal judge, invalidating GOP law limiting early voting.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
Federal Judge Tosses Wisconsin Republican Lame Duck Attacks on Voting
Ruling: ‘This Is Not A Close Question: The Three Challenged Provisions Are Clearly Inconsistent With The Injunctions That The Court Has Issued In This Case’
Jan 17th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
The Double Standard of Duey Stroebel
He attacks Evers appointee while ignoring “Ethical Baggage” of 13 Walker appointees.
Jan 17th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Ex-Inmates Group Pushes Criminal Justice Reform
Asks Evers for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Can MPS Be Fixed?
The school board seems opposed to any innovations that might fix struggling schools.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election
Claimed There Would be ‘Personal Consequences’ in Email to Employees Mere Weeks Before Vote
Jan 16th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Power Line Companies Give Big to Legislators
ATC and Dairyland Power give $338,000 to state politicians, seek controversial transmission line.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Incredible Decline of State Roads Funding
Nonpartisan report shows percent of state taxes going to transportation fell 48% since 1970.
Jan 15th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past
Jan 14th, 2019 by State Rep. David Bowen
State Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Can Opportunity Zones Help State Economy?
Federal program could help development in challenged areas of Milwaukee and state.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
The “Ethical Baggage” of Duey Stroebel
Republican legislator is the last person to lecture Evers’ appointee Craig Thompson on ethics.
Jan 11th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Hendricks Top State Donor in Federal Races
34th nationally, spending $4.5 million, mostly on Leah Vukmir.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
No “Year of the Woman” in Wisconsin
Why women did poorly in state legislative races in 2018.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Republicans Missing an Opportunity to Make Bipartisan Progress By Tackling Student Loan Debt Crisis
Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act is a Common Sense Solution With Strong Approval Across Partisan Lines
Jan 10th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Hagedorn Campaign Off to Historic Fundraising Start
Judge Hagedorn’s campaign raised $310,629.58 going into 2019.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Why State’s Dairy Farms Face a Crisis
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Demands Respect for State Employees
First executive order prohibits discrimination in state employment, second calls on agencies to respect all employees.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Hagedorn Campaign Releases Statement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
"I want to thank our members of law enforcement here in Wisconsin for their service."
Jan 9th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Legislature Begins Era of Divided Government
Vos, Fitzgerald call for bipartisan approach, but Vos warns against “far left” ideas.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
The Eternal Campaign of Scott Walker
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
Evers Calls for Bipartisan Solutions
Inaugural speech declares state “paralyzed by polarity” and leaders must put “people first.”
Jan 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Will Earnell Lucas Be a “People’s Sheriff”?
That’s what new sheriff promised; community members hope he will be very different than David Clarke.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Max Nawara
WILL Announces New Hires, Staff Promotions
Adds staff to face new challenges
Jan 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Captain Christopher Truman of the Lake Mills Fire Department
Captain Truman died on December 31, 2018, while selflessly assisting a driver of a crashed vehicle on Highway 12 near the Yahara River Bridge in Monona, Wisconsin.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Scott Walker
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Will Visit Lincoln Hills
Walker never visited troubled youth prison or any correctional facility during eight years in office.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills
New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
NRA Still Has Capitol Clout
Spent nearly $1 million on Walker’s losing campaign, still has major power with legislators.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Appoints St. Croix County Judge and Ashland County District Attorney
Governor Scott Walker today appointed Attorney Scott J. Nordstrand to serve as a judge on the St. Croix County Circuit Court and Attorney David Meany to the position of Ashland County District Attorney.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?
Since lame duck law reinstates provisions he previously struck down, that seems unlikely.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Judge Brian Hagedorn Submits More Than 5,000 Nomination Signatures for Supreme Court Seat
"I am overwhelmed by the support we’ve received since announcing our campaign..."
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State
Walker opted to divide and conquer up until last day in office.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Spencer Black
