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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How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
GOP Bills Change 400 Sections of State Law
Changes help special interests, overthrow voters’ decision in November election.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Republican Effort to Override Will of Wisconsin Voters
"Wisconsin Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for this immoral attempt to override the will of the people."
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Evers Will Fight Plan to Limit His Power
GOP lame duck session set to start today would “invalidate” election, Evers charges.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Lame Duck Session Targets Evers
Far-reaching bill would reduce governor’s power, limit early voting.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White
Governor Walker Releases Statement Following the Passing of Former President George H. W. Bush
"So sorry to hear of the death of President George Herbert Walker Bush."
Nov 30th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Tony Evers’ Best Chance for Enduring Reform
Restructure transportation funding, using the model of electric utilities.
Nov 30th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!
Smashes states previous mid-term record, $38.6 million in 2014. Both sides spent lavishly.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
State Ruling Threatens City Health?
Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Kimberly-Clark Subsidy Stalled in Senate
Republicans “haven’t made any effort to build consensus," Democrat Shilling says.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Laurel White
GOP Legislature Huddles Behind Closed Doors to Discuss Schemes to Undermine November Election Results
Schemes Run the Gamut From Lame and Lamer to Lamest
Nov 27th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Let the Debate Over Vouchers Begin
Tony Evers ran against school choice. But his DPI data shows choice and charter schools do better.
Nov 27th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Wisconsin State Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Madison
"We look forward to celebrating Wisconsin’s dairy industry during the wonderful Christmas season."
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Time’s Running Out on Vos, Fitzgerald
Vos says Democrats are "sore losers” and proceeds as though Republicans won.
Nov 23rd, 2018 by James Rowen
Governor and First Lady Will Kick Off the Holiday Season by Lighting the Christmas Tree at the Wisconsin Executive Residence on Sunday
"There is no better way to celebrate the start of the holiday season than to spend it with your family and friends."
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
November 26 is Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin
Motorists are urged to say “thank you” by driving safely near plow trucks all winter long
Nov 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Evers Doesn’t Think Foxconn Has Changed Plans
Company has announced $2.9 billion cut in expenses, faces “difficult year."
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Melissa Ingells
Governor Walker Wishes Wisconsin Families A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
"Tonette and I are thankful for having our family together this Thanksgiving."
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will Painting Return to Governor’s Mansion?
Painting of urban children commissioned for state mansion was removed by Walker.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Michael Horne
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring U.S. Army Air Forces Pfc. Joseph Natvick
On July 17, 1945, the plane Natvick was aboard crashed while carrying supplies to Chinese forces fighting the Japanese during World War II
Nov 21st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Baraboo Photo Is Not About Nazism
It's about inadequate education. Survey found most millennials did not know what Auschwitz was.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Casey Hoff
Walker Makes Schimel a Waukesha County Judge
Defeated attorney general has “shown a commitment to the rule of law,” governor declares.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course
"Eight years of sound fiscal management by Gov. Walker and the conservative legislature have put Wisconsin back on the right track."
Nov 21st, 2018 by MacIver Institute
DPW Statement on Appointment of Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court
"Wisconsinites overwhelmingly want their courts to be independent, but Scott Walker has nonetheless appointed a highly partisan Republican to the job."
Nov 20th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Write No Obituary for Scott Walker
He accomplished a lot and ran for office 13 times. He’ll probably run again.
Nov 20th, 2018 by John Torinus
Governor Walker Appoints Attorney General Brad Schimel to the Waukesha County Circuit Court
"Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin."
Nov 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
2018 Election Totals Show Voters Delivered Mandate to Democrats
Record Voter Turnout and Record Vote Totals for Dems in Statewide Elections
Nov 20th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Clerks Concerned About Moving Presidential Primary
Walker wants three straight months of elections in 2020; County clerks cite cost and confusion.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Advice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker Failed to Lead on Election Night
Not giving a concession speech showed his lack of character. And not the first such failure.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later
Outgoing gov. signals he’ll rig 2020 election, costing taxpayers millions
Nov 16th, 2018 by State Rep. David Bowen
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Why Walker Lost
He seemed to have the perfect strategy. The top 10 reasons he failed.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Affordable Housing for Walker’s Point
Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Staff Pressured On Kohler Golf Course?
Former employee says staff were pushed to approve development that will hurt area’s rare dunes, wetlands.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Do Vos, Fitzgerald Want Dictatorship?
Rather than accepting will of the voters, they hatch plans to reduce governor’s power.
Nov 10th, 2018 by James Rowen
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Governor Walker Announces No-Interest Loans Now Available for Southwestern Wisconsin Business Owners Affected by Flooding
WEDC awards $155,000 grant for loan program to assist small businesses in paying for restoration and related costs
Nov 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Who Will Appoint State Superintendent?
If Evers doesn’t resign until taking office as governor, he could appoint his successor.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Fair Maps Referenda Pass Overwhelmingly in Election
Wisconsin voters show strong support for nonpartisan redistricting reform
Nov 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition
Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic
Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan
MPS Charter Schools Work Better
So why doesn’t the school board embrace them?
Nov 8th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Turns Out and (Early) Votes at Record Levels for 2018 Midterm Elections
‘Voters Vote, When Given the Opportunity to Vote’
Nov 8th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Record Outside Group Spending, $36.5 Million
Republicans had 2-1 advantage in special interest spending, most of it for Walker.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
Statement on the Governor-Elect Evers and the Assembly Republican Majority
"The reality is that the voters of Wisconsin have chosen divided government."
Nov 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Statement from Scott Walker on Results of Governor’s Race
"It has been my honor to serve as your Governor for nearly eight years."
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
State-Wide Dems Win Big!
Walker, Schimel’s special interest agenda repudiated by voters
Nov 7th, 2018 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Gov-Elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-Elect Mandela Barnes
Record Early Vote Propels Democrats to State’s Top Offices
Nov 7th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Institute
Walker Has Massive Money Advantage
$50 million in campaign and outside advocacy funds for Walker, $14 million for Evers.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Canvassing The City For Votes
At election crunch time, Milwaukee canvassers go door-to-door while we join them.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Michael Holloway
Last of the Republican Upstarts
Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Mamma Mia! Those Are Some Big Contributions
We Pay $6,500 to Fly Scott Walker to Omaha, He Get Over $1 Million in Campaign Contributions for Himself, State GOP From Mom of His Host
Nov 5th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Post-One Wisconsin Institute Lawsuit, Voters Continue to Shatter Early Vote Records
‘Record Numbers Show When You Let Voters Vote, They Vote’
Nov 5th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Institute
State of Wisconsin Granted Professional Licenses to Four Priests with Histories of Abuse
All four have been identified by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as priests with substantiated histories of sexual abuse or misconduct.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Scott Walker Breaks the Law, Again, Campaigning While Flying on Taxpayer Dime
Billed Taxpayers Over $2,600 to Fly to Events at Which He Was Campaigning for Re-election
Nov 2nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Scott Walker Gave Pedophile Ex-Priests Professional Licenses
Breach in Public Safety Overseen by Scott Walker Puts Sex Predators in Positions Where They Could Strike Again
Nov 2nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot
ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pocan and Doggett Request GAO Investigation into Economic Development Subsidies, Including Foxconn
"Under even the most optimistic assumptions, the state is not expected to break even on the deal until 2043, decades after these officials will have left office."
Nov 1st, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker, Evers tied in Wisconsin’s race for governor
Baldwin leads Vukmir for Senate; close race for state attorney general
Oct 31st, 2018 by Marquette University
Wisconsin Receives Approval for Governor Walker’s BadgerCare Plus Welfare Reform for Childless Adults
Final implementation of these policy changes is expected to be at least one year from approval.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Scott Walker Lacks Ethics
That’s why four of his cabinet secretaries, including me, have condemned him.
Oct 31st, 2018 by Ed Wall
“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”
Joe Biden campaigns for Baldwin, Evers, takes down Trump in Madison
Oct 31st, 2018 by Laurel White
Governor Walker Announces 32% Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Since January 2015
Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program results show decline in controlled substances
Oct 31st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Report Finds Scott Walker Tops Nation in Out-of-State Fundraising for Gubernatorial Candidates
‘Scott Walker’s Money Machine Doesn’t Stop at the State Line’
Oct 30th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?
4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Walker, Evers Differ on Gun Laws
Evers favors universal background checks, Walker mum on issue.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Laurel White
Rep. Moore Calls On Gov. Walker to Restore Seniors’ FoodShare Benefits
"Had DHS correctly followed federal laws and regulations, affected seniors and persons with disabilities would have likely seen an increased monthly food benefit and had more resources available to provide for themselves."
Oct 29th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Evers Questions Foxconn Air Quality
Democrat says permits should be revisited, Walker says no need for this.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
Kleefisch: “I can’t guarantee what the Senate will pass and the Assembly will pass...”
Oct 28th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
“Supportive Housing” Needed for Homeless?
Advocates say housing plus services like health care, substance abuse care needed to solve problem.
Oct 28th, 2018 by Max Nawara
Fight for $15 Protest at Gubernatorial Debate
Protesters demand affordable health care, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Michael Holloway
Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change
As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Will Brad Schimel Dress Up Like Scott Walker for Halloween?
State Attorney General Had Empty State Plane Come Fetch Him for Statewide Fly Around, Just Like Scott Walker
Oct 26th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Announces $5.1 Million in Commute to Careers Grants
"These grants will give thousands of Wisconsin workers improved access to meaningful jobs or training opportunities that they need to enter the workforce."
Oct 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Voters Remember Act 10
And they’re still divided. Will law curtailing public unions impact governor’s race?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Health Care a Big Issue in Election
Key issue in Wisconsin; nationally 46% of House and Senate ads mention health care.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher
Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State Democrats Buried by Outside Funding
GOP express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million compared to just $6.6 million by Democratic groups.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Republicans Lie About Health Care
The reality is they can’t create an alternative way to cover pre-existing conditions.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
