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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Big Walker Donor Gets $250,000 Grant
Badger Meter donates $26,000 to governor, gets big state grant from WEDC.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising
‘His Whining is Laughable and His Attacks are Intellectually Bankrupt’
Sep 19th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure
YJM continued to advocate for alternatives to locked-door facilities while investing in close-to-home programs like mentoring and job training.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Youth Justice Milwaukee
Foxconn to Grow Wisconsin-based Ginseng Brand and Boost Ginseng Research and Market Development
Signs partnership agreement to support local jobs, Wisconsin’s ginseng industry and American ginseng market. Sets up joint venture for sales and development of American ginseng in China
Sep 18th, 2018 by Foxconn Technology Group
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Evers, Baldwin with leads among Wisconsin voters
Trump at 42 percent approval, voters divided on how he has changed GOP
Sep 18th, 2018 by Marquette University
Where Will Walker, Evers Take Economy?
State in slow growth mode. Two candidates have very different approaches to this.
Sep 18th, 2018 by John Torinus
Wisconsin drivers to Gov. Walker: Just fix it!
Latest report highlights state’s crumbling infrastructure
Sep 18th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Schimel’s Spoils System
DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Helps Break Ground on $15 Million STEM Innovation Center at UW-Green Bay
Received $5 million from Governor Walker’s capital budget
Sep 17th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Does Scott Walker Still Believe Accused Perpetrator of Sexual Assault Brett Kavanaugh Fits Criteria He Looks For In Judicial Candidates
‘We Deserve a Straight Answer and We Deserve it Now’
Sep 17th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Wisconsin is Ready to Win the 21st Century: Tax Relief, Worker Training, Children’s Health Among Governor Walker’s Priorities in Next State Budget
Priorities included in state agency budget requests due today
Sep 17th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Fastest Legislators in Modern History?
Report finds more fast-tracking of legislation, less public input, under Walker and Republicans.
Sep 16th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Another Attorney General Not Named Brad Schimel Sues Opioid Manufacturer
Republican Attorney General in Colorado Alleges Purdue Pharma ‘Fraudulent and Deceptive’ Practices Helped Create Opioid Crisis
Sep 15th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Tommy Thompson Is Wrong About Prisons
He regrets 1991 plan I wrote. But he never implemented it.
Sep 14th, 2018 by George Mitchell
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Scott Walker Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme
Desperate Governor Calling for ‘FoxValleyCon’
Sep 14th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Election Experts Call For Paper Ballots
New report cites security problem, notes paper ballots can’t be tampered with online.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Laurel White
WMC Pushes For Kimberly-Clark Subsidy
State’s biggest business lobby has spent nearly $20 million to elect conservatives.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Tours Metro Market in Milwaukee, Thanks Kroger and Roundy’s Supermarkets for Their Commitment to Wisconsin
Roundy’s has 106 stores and more than 12,600 employees in Wisconsin
Sep 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Making Wisconsin More Like Texas
Schimel and Walker support changes in Affordable Care Act most voters oppose. Why?
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Badger Meter to Create 40 Jobs in Racine
Company to relocate operations from Arizona to Wisconsin
Sep 12th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
How Republicans Helped Tammy Baldwin
They picked the wrong candidate. That could hand election to Baldwin.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Smoking Gun Evidence Exposes Gov. Scott Walker Lying About Scheme to Use State Plane to Fly For Campaign TV Ad Shoot
Owes Wisconsin Taxpayers a Check for Using State Plane for His Campaign, and an Apology for Lying About It
Sep 11th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Celebrates Wisconsin-Japan Trade Relationship at 50th Anniversary of Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in Omaha
In 2017, Wisconsin exported more than $789 million in products, ranging from scientific and medical instruments to dairy products, to Japan.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Foxconn Partners Are Big Walker Donors
Aurora, Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls help create Foxconn venture fund while donating to governor.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senator Taylor Responds to Walker’s Twitter Rant, “We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight.”
"So Governor Walker didn’t have time to defend Harley-Davidson, but he has time to blow dog whistles."
Sep 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Clash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing
“Dark store” loophole, levy limits and revenue options are looming issues at the Capitol.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Discusses the Critical Importance of Cyber Security at the 6th Annual Governor’s Cyber Security Summit
"Wisconsin has shown we are ready for cyber threats."
Sep 10th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
How To Be a Dark Money Donor
It’s so easy in Wisconsin. Though it's not very democratic.
Sep 8th, 2018 by Bill Kraus and Matt Rothschild
New Evidence Shows Gov. Scott Walker’s Excuse for Using State Plane to Film Campaign Ad Doesn’t Fly
‘Scott Walker Intended to Charge Taxpayers to Fly Him to Shoot a TV Ad for His Campaign’
Sep 7th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Announces $56,664 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools
"These financial literacy grants will help thousands of students to broaden their personal financial knowledge..."
Sep 7th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Plastics Manufacturer Nolato Contour Expands Operations in St. Croix County; Plans to Create 62 Jobs
Company says business climate, workforce are key reasons why it’s growing in Wisconsin
Sep 7th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker announces almost $16 million in awards for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
"This program enhances public mobility, economic development and the overall quality of life for our citizens."
Sep 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Gov. Scott Walker Kicks Off NFL Season Trying to Stoke Racial Division, Resentment
Scott Walker’s Record on Racial Justice Issues Nothing Less Than Deplorable
Sep 6th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Scott Walker’s Foxconn Effect Includes $56,000 in Taxpayer-Funded ‘Walker Air’ Fly Arounds
One $1,800 Fly Around Took Walker to Business That Donated $67,000 to His Campaigns, Got No-Bid Contract for Foxconn Work
Sep 6th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
100 Per-Child Tax Rebate Returned More Than $94 Million to Wisconsin’s Hardworking Families
"Surplus dollars belong to the taxpayers..."
Sep 6th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Huge Clout of Bradley Foundation
Milwaukee foundation gave $37 million last year to conservative groups, and many then spend to elect Republicans.
Sep 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Cost State 80,000 Jobs
Jobs grew 33 percent less under him compared to other states, the data shows.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Coalition Applauds Gov. Walker’s Suggestion to Rethink Highway Expansions
"Governor Walker is absolutely right: Spending billions on bigger, wider roads is not a smart use of taxpayer dollars."
Sep 5th, 2018 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation
More Foxconn Bells and Whistles
They want a new venture fund and UW-Madison fund -- all subsidized by our taxes.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Walker Flew to Green Bay TV Market Six Straight Days Before Green Bay Area State Senate Special Election
Pattern of Scott Walker Using Public Resources for His Political Purposes
Sep 5th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Celebrates the Opening of United Community Center Acosta Middle School’s New Facility
Commends school for focusing on high-demand fields: science-technology and skilled trades
Sep 5th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces $1.5 Million in TEACH Grants Awarded for Educational Technology Training
Awarded for Educational Technology Training Funds to enhance training for 196 rural school districts, 172 rural public libraries
Sep 4th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Catching Up on Summer’s Political News
Summer’s over. Election looming. What do you need to know?
Sep 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters
One Wisconsin Now Requests Ethics, Criminal Investigation of Gov. Scott Walker’s Use of State Airplane
No Gray Area Here: Walker Broke the Law When He Used State Plane to Film Campaign Ad
Sep 4th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims
State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Pawan Naidu
Check Candidates’ Stance on Open Records
If they want your vote, shouldn’t they support transparency in government?
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Bill Lueders
The Wild Splendor of Our Rivers
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
Sep 2nd, 2018 by Spencer Black
On My Daughter’s First School Day
What will her school be like after years of funding cuts and teacher resignations under Walker?
Sep 1st, 2018 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Evers Wants to Replace State Jobs Agency
Head of agency and Walker campaign criticize Democrat’s plan.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Scott Walker Charged Taxpayers $2,017 for Using State Plane to Fly to Film Campaign Commercial
New Records Show Blatant Misuse and Abuse of Tax Dollars as Career Politician Scott Walker Desperately Campaigns for Re-Election
Aug 31st, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Walker and Pence: Talkin’ Trump on the Tarmac?
Walker has yet to forcefully speak out against the harmful policies coming out of D.C. from the Trump administration.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy
State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Governor Walker Declares Statewide State of Emergency
"We are ready to provide any tools and resources necessary to impacted communities."
Aug 29th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Boss Vos Paying Caucus Member Kerkman for Side Businesses the Last Five Years
Unpublicized Arrangement Raises Enormous Red Flags
Aug 29th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Foxconn Bonus Continues: New $100 Million Wisconn Valley Venture Fund Created to Drive Innovation in Wisconsin
Advocate Aurora Health, Foxconn, Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual partner to advance innovative technology through $100 million venture capital fund
Aug 28th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Roads Spending Way Down, Debt Way Up
New state report shows roads funding down 28%, yet debt service doubling under Walker.
Aug 28th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Gov. Scott Walker Has Another Foxconn Fueled Campaign Announcement
Records Show Walker Has Spent $33,000 Using the State Plane for Foxconn-Related Flying Days
Aug 28th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Governor is so unpopular he must bludgeon his opponent or change his identity. Or both.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Joins Green Bay Packaging for Groundbreaking Ceremony on $500 Million Expansion
New paper mill expected to create at least 200 jobs statewide and maintain more than 1,400
Aug 28th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
On Time and On Budget: Governor Walker Announces the Completion of the Zoo Interchange Core
New $300 million interchange designed to last for 75 years
Aug 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
6 Senate Races Will Decide Party Control
Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Steven Walters
3M Gives Donations, Pays No Fines
Company gave donations to Walker and others, pays no fines for environmental violations.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Scott Walker’s mismanagement drove up cost of Zoo Interchange construction
Walker promised it would be completed in 2019, but that deadline will be missed following numerous delays.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
5 Questions Scott Walker Must Answer on Foxconn’s Broken Promises
Here are just a few of the questions Walker should immediately answer
Aug 27th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Bucks Honor Herb Kohl at Arena Opening
Senator Kohl owned team from 1985-2014, made sure NBA franchise stayed in Milwaukee.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Open Fiserv Forum
"The most forward-thinking, 21st-century building," says Bucks president Peter Feigin.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Celebrates Grand Opening of the Fiserv Forum
3-to-1 return on investment for the State of Wisconsin
Aug 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Attack on Affordable Care
Walker, Schimel, Johnson would kill program; 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions could lose insurance.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Steve Ohly
Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring U.S. Senator John McCain
"John McCain was an American hero who selflessly served his country."
Aug 25th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Walker Put Veterans at the Mercy of the Domestic War Profiteer For-Profit ‘College’ Cartel
‘Our Veterans Protected This Nation, Scott Walker Protects the Industry That Preys on Our Veterans.’
Aug 24th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Meeting Addresses Swing Park Homicides
Mayor, police, city officials, residents have a solution-oriented meeting short on anger.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Air Travel Abuses Taxpayers
Governor bills taxpayers for 869 flights, many blatantly political, some as short as 24 miles.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Louise Lyall and Savion Castro
Foxconn Moves the Goalposts…Again. Walker Says Nothing…Again
Foxconn Executive: “A lot of the plans that we put together have been modified, updated, and some of those we don’t actually know whether they are true anymore.”
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
WILL Hires Lucas Vebber as Deputy Counsel
Before joining WILL, Lucas served as General Counsel and Director of Environmental and Energy Policy at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Walker, Evers Tied in Governor’s Race
And Vukmir just behind Baldwin in race for Senator, as challengers gain momentum.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Laurel White
Foxconn’s Story Changes. Yet Again.
Nearly all the manufacturing will be done by robots, company says.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight races for Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Senate seat
Jobs, schools, health coverage are most important issues to state voters
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Marquette University
Must Democrats Have a Unified Message?
So claims a NYT story. But the party generally fares better by allowing differing views.
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Arn Pearson, Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross
Governor Walker Celebrates Broadband Growth in Wisconsin
Participates in Wisconsin Independent Network’s Ribbon Cutting
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Calls on Department of Transportation to Evaluate Expanding the Interstate 41 Corridor in the Fox Valley
"...I am calling on the Department of Transportation to evaluate expanding the Interstate 41 section between Appleton and DePere."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Second Walker Official Opposes Him
Ex-Director of Financial Institutions say he was pushed to meet with lobbyists, avoid public records.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
Scott Walker Spent at Least $65,000 on Planes for His Closed to the Public ‘Town Halls’
One Wisconsin Now Responds to Gov. Scott Walker’s Facebook Tantrum
Aug 21st, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
DPW Reality Check on AFP’s Intentionally Misleading Ad
Evers proposed $1.1 billion more than Walker according to updated reporting by Wisconsin State Journ
Aug 21st, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senator Taylor Responds to Governor’s Exorbitant Use of Taxpayer Money
"Seriously, it doesn’t get more hypocritical than this."
Aug 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Scott Walker Air: One Wisconsin Now Investigation Reveals Gov. Walker’s Serial Use and Abuse of Taxpayer Resources
Governor Racks Up Over $818,000 in Air Travel in State Plane to Rehabilitate Political Image, Ferry Him for Personal Events Since Ending Presidential Campaign
Aug 20th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Poll Has Evers 5 Points Up On Walker
Poll taken two days after election. Walker spokesman says they expect “tough canpaign.”
Aug 18th, 2018 by Laurel White
ICYMI: New Poll Shows Tony Evers Up 5 Over Scott Walker
The same poll also found that more Wisconsin voters disapprove of Walker’s job performance than approve.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Visits Foxconn Construction Site to Discuss New Opportunities for Wisconsin Workers
"Opportunities are available for Wisconsinites from all over the state, with any experience level, to take advantage of Foxconn’s historic investment/"
Aug 17th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Breaking: Washington Post Adds Wisconsin to List of Governor Seats Most Likely to Flip in November
This latest ranking changes comes just one day after Sabato’s Crystal Ball changed the race’s rating from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up.”
Aug 17th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018 by Laurel White
Governor Scott Walker Announces Appointments to the Council on Tourism
"Tourism in Wisconsin is booming because we have family fun in every corner of the state and because of the great people who work hard to promote our state."
Aug 17th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Andrew Jones to Serve on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Andrew Jones is a partner in the Milwaukee office of Husch Blackwell LLP.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
JULY JOBS: Wisconsin Adds 9,100 Private Sector Jobs, Unemployment Remains Below 3.0% for a Record Six Straight Months
Wisconsin added 9,100 private-sector jobs from June 2018 to July 2018, and 2,500 manufacturing jobs.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Election Had Big Democratic Turnout
100,000 more people voted in Democratic primary despite massive Republican spending on Senate race.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Time’s Up, Scott Walker
Progressives Promote Positive Economic Agenda While Career Politician Walker Hasn’t Helped Families With Student Loan Debt, High Costs of Child Care
Aug 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
