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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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
Robin Vos: The Secrecy Speaker
Reports Reveal How Vos Sought to Keep Public’s Business Secret and Silence Former Spouse
Jan 2nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans
Court ruling they sought ends six Obamacare provisions supported by big majorities, polls show.
Jan 1st, 2019 by Jon Peacock
8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target
There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?
Dec 31st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect
Chilsen represented the 29th Senate District for six terms from 1967-1990
Dec 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Could Milwaukee Freeway Project Be Revived?
Walker killed E-W freeway project, but Evers could revive it.
Dec 31st, 2018 by George Mitchell
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Governor Walker Appoints Paul Dedinsky to Serve as Milwaukee County Judge
Paul Dedinsky has over 25 years of legal practice including over 20 years serving as a prosecutor in Milwaukee County from 1997-2017.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Daniel Gabler to Serve as Milwaukee County Judge
Gabler is an active member of the Federalist Society, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and the Milwaukee Bar Association.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
New Transportation Secretary Faces Tough Choices
Evers choice, Craig Thompson, will be improvement on Walker era, but faces huge problems.
Dec 21st, 2018 by George Mitchell
Lame Duck Law Helped Ashley Furniture
Big GOP donor benefits from flood control grant, gave Walker $56,100.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law
Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Rick Esenberg
Governor Walker Announces the State Ended Fiscal Year 2017-18 with a $588.5 Million Surplus
State to enter fiscal year 2018-19 with the second-largest opening balance since 2000
Dec 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Evers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker and Jobs, the Final Tally
In eight years, state steadily fell further behind nation and Midwest.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Hintz Touts Democratic Issues for Next Year
Assembly minority leader says expanding Medicaid and redistricting reform are top goals.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Laurel White
We the Irrelevant People
Citizens overwhelmingly opposed long list of legislation passed by Republicans.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Sheila Plotkin
History Repeats With Latest Post-Election Republican Attack on Early Voting
Attack on Voter Rights Launched Just Days After Suffering Statewide Election Losses in 2012 and 2018
Dec 19th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Kaul Calls Lame Duck Laws ‘Terrible’
Changes for Department of Justice will endanger public safety, new Attorney General says.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy
Court Challenge to Voting Restrictions Filed
Liberal groups ask federal court to block lame duck law’s restriction on early voting.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Laurel White
State Facing Endless Lawsuits?
Suits by governor, legislature, citizens coming on lame duck laws, gerrymandering.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
One Wisconsin Institute Files Request for Court to Enforce Rulings Striking Down Republican Lame Duck Restrictions on Voting
‘Attempts to Rig the Rules on Voting Were Unconstitutional in 2016 and They’re Unconstitutional Today’
Dec 17th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Institute
Avoid Partisan Gridlock, Let Voters Decide
Referendums on key issues like state funding for K-12 and UW System could solve partisan divide.
Dec 17th, 2018 by John Torinus
Motion to Block Early Voting Restrictions to be Filed Today
Citizen Action and partners move to prevent enforcement of early voting restrictions passed in the “lame duck” legislative session
Dec 17th, 2018 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act and Repeal Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
"This ruling is a threat because Walker's lawsuit would take away guaranteed health protections and raise costs for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions."
Dec 15th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Walker Signs Lame Duck Bills
Doesn’t veto a single measure, chooses to “override the will of the people,” Evers says.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Lame Duck Bills
"Gov. Walker should be ashamed."
Dec 14th, 2018 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
