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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Kelda Roys Raises Over $800k This Cycle
Press Release

Kelda Roys Raises Over $800k This Cycle

Roys raised $650K since January, has over $650,000 cash

Republican Challenger Robert Meyer Challenges “Pro-Education” Governor Scott Walker to a Debate
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Republican Challenger Robert Meyer Challenges “Pro-Education” Governor Scott Walker to a Debate

"As an education publisher, I believe a public debate will help inform the Wisconsin electorate about key education issues that frankly we just don’t hear enough about from our education leadership."

Murphy’s Law: High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

High Court Sticks It To Milwaukee

Roggensack’s political decision gives police and fire unions more power over pension fund.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House
Eyes on Milwaukee

Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House

Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.

Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities
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Mayville, Racine named newest Wisconsin Main Street communities

Announcements made as part of Wisconsin Main Street Day celebrations in eight communities across the state

Governor Walker Statement on Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Governor Walker Statement on Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court

"Brett Kavanaugh is an excellent nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court."

The Contrarian: The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform
The Contrarian

The Siren Song of Criminal Justice Reform

The increase in incarceration since early 1990s actually led to less crime.

Kelda Roys Announces Agenda for Working Families
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Kelda Roys Announces Agenda for Working Families

Roys’ plan focuses on improving healthcare, education, wages, and opportunity for working families - beginning on day one of her administration

The State of Politics: School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
The State of Politics

School Safety Grants Stir Controversy

Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.

Teachers Pay More of Health Care Costs

Teachers Pay More of Health Care Costs

Report shows impact of Act 10. Critics charge costs are helping cause teacher shortage.

Op Ed: Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline
Op Ed

Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline

Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.

2018 WI Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns endorses Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor
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2018 WI Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns endorses Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor

Burns joins an impressive list of leaders and organizations endorsing Mandela.

Data Wonk: How Trump Threatens State’s Exports
Data Wonk

How Trump Threatens State’s Exports

As parties flip-flop on free trade, can Wisconsin’s export economy be protected?

Walker Avoids Harley Issue at Parades

Walker Avoids Harley Issue at Parades

Governor declines to criticize Trump in his July 4 appearances.

Lisa Subeck Endorses Kelda Roys
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Lisa Subeck Endorses Kelda Roys

"I’m honored to have the endorsement of Representative Subeck."

Campaign Cash: National Democratic Group Impacts State
Campaign Cash

National Democratic Group Impacts State

Run by Eric Holder, with money from George Soros and AFSCME.

Governor Walker Announces $500,000 State Grant to Support Redevelopment of Former Dog Track in Hudson
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Governor Walker Announces $500,000 State Grant to Support Redevelopment of Former Dog Track in Hudson

WEDC funds will help fund demolition of area to make way for future mixed-use development and new baseball stadium

Walker Protected Polluters Who Illegally Dumped Human Waste
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Walker Protected Polluters Who Illegally Dumped Human Waste

Fourth Entry in ‘Walker’s Wisconsin’ Series

Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Victims of the Capital Gazette Shooting in Annapolis, Maryland
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Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Victims of the Capital Gazette Shooting in Annapolis, Maryland

Beginning today and ending at sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Murphy’s Law: Is Foxconn Double Crossing Walker?
Murphy’s Law

Is Foxconn Double Crossing Walker?

Latest admission by company gives the game away.

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.

Walker continues to ignore prison assault crisis
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Walker continues to ignore prison assault crisis

Safety concerns grow as administration ignores body camera mandate

Governor Walker Announces $500,000 State Grant to Support Redevelopment of Former National Envelope Corporation Site
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Governor Walker Announces $500,000 State Grant to Support Redevelopment of Former National Envelope Corporation Site

WEDC grant will help fund demolition of area to make way for new commercial center

Mahlon Mitchell Announces 10-day Statewide Issues Tour
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Mahlon Mitchell Announces 10-day Statewide Issues Tour

‘Badger State Beer Tour’ will stop in 20 cities to meet voters and rollout ‘Together We Rise’ platform

The State of Politics: Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State
The State of Politics

Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State

Even Republicans disagree about the deal.

Walker Owes Wisconsin’s Families a Lot More Than a Hundred Bucks
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Walker Owes Wisconsin’s Families a Lot More Than a Hundred Bucks

"Scott Walker owes families a lot more than $100 to make up for his disastrous policies that have hit working families in the wallet for 7 long years."

Op Ed: Why Flynn Should Withdraw From Race
Op Ed

Why Flynn Should Withdraw From Race

And why two Democratic legislators felt they must oppose Matt Flynn for governor.

Campaign Cash: Foxconn Winners Give Big to Walker
Campaign Cash

Foxconn Winners Give Big to Walker

Owners, employees of companies chosen to construct Foxconn plant give him $180,000.

Iowa abortion restrictions struck down while Wisconsin’s remain
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Iowa abortion restrictions struck down while Wisconsin’s remain

Wisconsin has many anti-choice laws in the books.

High Court Backs Evers Over Walker

High Court Backs Evers Over Walker

Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.

Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Foxconn to Expand Wisconn Valley Innovation Center Network to Green Bay, Wisconsin

Acquires landmark downtown building to accelerate development of AI 8K+5G ecosystem, create at least 200 high-tech jobs, and expand the ever-growing footprint of the Wisconn Valley technology hub to Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox River Valley

Campaign Cash: Trump Fundraiser Hosted by Walker Crony
Campaign Cash

Trump Fundraiser Hosted by Walker Crony

Milwaukee businessman Ted Kellner hosted luncheon fundraiser at Pfister Hotel.

Governor Walker Celebrates Wisconsin Winning the First LCD Manufacturing Facility in North America Foxconn breaks ground on $10 billion investment
Foxconn and U.S. Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park
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Foxconn and U.S. Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park

$10 Billion Investment in U.S. High-Tech Industry Will Create More than 13,000 Jobs in Production of Next Generation Display Technology and Building of AI 8K+5G Ecosystem

Foxconn breaking promises before they’ve even broke ground
Press Release

Foxconn breaking promises before they’ve even broke ground

"A bad deal has gotten worse."

Governor Walker Appoints Laurie Boren as Florence County Register of Deeds
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Governor Walker Appoints Laurie Boren as Florence County Register of Deeds

Ms. Boren has been with the Florence County Register of Deeds office for 18 years in addition to her time as the Florence County Title and Abstract Records Manager from 2000 to 2014.

Matt Flynn Releases Updated Economic Plan
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Matt Flynn Releases Updated Economic Plan

"It is time to build communities where families prosper."

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME
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Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME

"We must stand up for the millions of middle class families who are under attack by Republican leaders and rulings like the one delivered today by the Supreme Court."

Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley

Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley

State Republicans decline to criticize Trump for attack on iconic state business.

Campaign Cash: Harley Gave Generously to Republicans
Campaign Cash

Harley Gave Generously to Republicans

So did Sartori Foods. Both now hurt by Trump tariffs.

Murphy’s Law: Is State Suffering Walker Fatigue?
Murphy’s Law

Is State Suffering Walker Fatigue?

One clear sign would be if Leah Vukmir loses U.S. Senate primary.

Harley-Davidson Job Losses: Walker Owns This
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Harley-Davidson Job Losses: Walker Owns This

Walker has been too busy cozying up to Trump to stand up for Wisconsin jobs

Governor Walker Joins Air Wisconsin to Announce $8 Million Expansion at Appleton International Airport
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Governor Walker Joins Air Wisconsin to Announce $8 Million Expansion at Appleton International Airport

Facility will bring 80 new high-skill aircraft jobs to the Fox Valley

Scott Walker Flies While Harley Davidson Flees
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Scott Walker Flies While Harley Davidson Flees

Walker Won’t Take on Trump Republican Tariffs

Governor Walker Announces $500,000 Workforce Training Grant to Support Great Lakes Cheese Expansion in Wausau
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Governor Walker Announces $500,000 Workforce Training Grant to Support Great Lakes Cheese Expansion in Wausau

Governor marks Wisconsin Cheese Day by awarding WEDC grant that will assist company with training its workers in new $95 million cheese packaging plant in Wausau

The State of Politics: Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform
The State of Politics

Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform

Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.

Governor Walker Announces $200,000 Grant to the Center for Dairy Research to Support Entrepreneurship Program
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Governor Walker Announces $200,000 Grant to the Center for Dairy Research to Support Entrepreneurship Program

Governor marks Wisconsin Cheese Day by awarding WEDC grant that will support program that assists companies in development of new dairy technologies

Plats and Parcels: St. James Saved By Tax Credits
Plats and Parcels

St. James Saved By Tax Credits

Jeffers credits tax credits for saving historic downtown parish hall.

Op Ed: Walker a Coward on Trump Border Policy
Op Ed

Walker a Coward on Trump Border Policy

His silence on interning immigrant children echoes his inaction on Lincoln Hills youth.

Andy Gronik Endorses Kelda Roys For Governor of Wisconsin
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Andy Gronik Endorses Kelda Roys For Governor of Wisconsin

Former gubernatorial candidate encourages Wisconsinites to support Kelda Roys as the state’s next Governor

Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Staff Sgt. Krasean Clayborn of the U.S. Army
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Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring Staff Sgt. Krasean Clayborn of the U.S. Army

"He was a patriot who served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He will be greatly missed."

Walker’s Former Prisons Chief Blasts Governor

Walker’s Former Prisons Chief Blasts Governor

Ed Wall endorses Democrat Evers for governor, does ad charging Walker mismanaged Lincoln Hills.

Dana Wachs Endorses Tony Evers for Governor, Encourages Unity to Defeat Scott Walker
Eyes on Milwaukee: Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall
Eyes on Milwaukee

Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall

$89 million music hall means "rebirth of a neighborhood" and "rebirth of the symphony."

Governor Walker Appoints Attorney Derrick Grubb to Serve as Rock County Circuit Court Judge
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Governor Walker Appoints Attorney Derrick Grubb to Serve as Rock County Circuit Court Judge

Grubb has deep roots in the Rock County legal community, where he has practiced for 27 years.

Campaign Cash: Road Companies Give $221,200 to Walker
Campaign Cash

Road Companies Give $221,200 to Walker

9 of 15 companies just picked to rebuild I-94 donate to governor’s campaign.

Gov. Walker Welcomed Group Pitching Biblical Justification for Trump Border Policy of Taking Children from Parents to Wisconsin
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Gov. Walker Welcomed Group Pitching Biblical Justification for Trump Border Policy of Taking Children from Parents to Wisconsin

A Grievous Misunderstanding of Biblical Teaching and Misuse of Christian Faith

Governor Walker Appoints Attorney William V. Gruber to Serve as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge
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Governor Walker Appoints Attorney William V. Gruber to Serve as Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge

For the past five and a half years, Gruber has served as Watertown City Attorney.

Tony Evers’ Statement Gave Scott Walker the Initiative to Falsely Claim Title of “Education Governor”
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Tony Evers’ Statement Gave Scott Walker the Initiative to Falsely Claim Title of “Education Governor”

Matt Flynn criticizes Evers' past statement praising Walker's education budget

Former Scott Walker Corrections Secretary Ed Wall Blasts Walker in New Ad Released by the Tony Evers Campaign
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Former Scott Walker Corrections Secretary Ed Wall Blasts Walker in New Ad Released by the Tony Evers Campaign

Former Walker Appointee Says Walker Badly Mismanaged Lincoln Hills Situation

Andy Gronik Withdraws From Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race
Press Release

Andy Gronik Withdraws From Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race

Milwaukee entrepreneur Andy Gronik steps aside to help focus resources and momentum on a democratic candidate that will beat Governor Scott Walker

If sending National Guard troops to border isn’t political, then why is Scott Walker fundraising off it?
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If sending National Guard troops to border isn’t political, then why is Scott Walker fundraising off it?

"Once again, like the typical career politician he is, Scott Walker is prioritizing his ambitions and showboating for the national Republican Party instead of doing what’s right for Wisconsin."

Data Wonk: Comparing Badger Economy to Border States
Data Wonk

Comparing Badger Economy to Border States

Wisconsin does both better and worse than neighboring states.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds many Wisconsin primary voters undecided, unfamiliar with candidates
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New Marquette Law School Poll finds many Wisconsin primary voters undecided, unfamiliar with candidates

Walker, Baldwin hold modest advantages over challengers

Governor Walker Participates in Ribbon Cutting for DuraTech Industries’ $7.5 Million Expansion Project
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Governor Walker Participates in Ribbon Cutting for DuraTech Industries’ $7.5 Million Expansion Project

Expanded facility expected to create up to 125 new jobs

Race for Governor: Wachs Says He’ll Fight for ‘Regular Folks’
Race for Governor

Wachs Says He’ll Fight for ‘Regular Folks’

Legislator and trial attorney calls himself a fighter, not an “elitist,” in Democratic primary for governor.

Erpenbach Calls on Governor to End Support of “Zero Tolerance”
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Erpenbach Calls on Governor to End Support of “Zero Tolerance”

Urges Walker to join eight other Governors in recalling National Guard Troops

Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police

Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police

Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.

Op Ed: Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care
Op Ed

Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care

Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.

Scott Walker’s Cowardly Dodge of Questions About Trump Policy Separating Families at U.S. Border
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Scott Walker’s Cowardly Dodge of Questions About Trump Policy Separating Families at U.S. Border

Former Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Refuses to Comment on ‘Federal Issue’

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. Expands Operations in Marshfield
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Nelson-Jameson, Inc. Expands Operations in Marshfield

Company expects to create 37 jobs

Murphy’s Law: Candidates for Governor Hold Debate
Murphy’s Law

Candidates for Governor Hold Debate

But not on TV. And not every Democratic candidate. So who won?

Governor Walker Announces Plan to Name Future Milwaukee State Office Building After Vel Phillips, Civil Rights Pioneer & Former Wisconsin Secretary of State
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Governor Walker Announces Plan to Name Future Milwaukee State Office Building After Vel Phillips, Civil Rights Pioneer & Former Wisconsin Secretary of State

The new building will replace the current Milwaukee State Office Building at 6th and Wells Street.

Roys Demands Walker Rescind Plan to Send WI National Guard Troops to Southern Border
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Roys Demands Walker Rescind Plan to Send WI National Guard Troops to Southern Border

"I call on Governor Walker to refuse to send Wisconsin troops to the southern border until family separation ends, and to condemn that policy in the strongest possible terms."

Race for Governor: Vinehout Is Different Kind of Democrat
Race for Governor

Vinehout Is Different Kind of Democrat

A policy wonk, populist and hunter, whose stance on guns annoys some party members.

The State of Politics: Fall Election Could Be Fascinating
The State of Politics

Fall Election Could Be Fascinating

More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.

Race for Governor: The Many Campaigns of Paul Soglin
Race for Governor

The Many Campaigns of Paul Soglin

First elected to Madison Common Council in 1967, now running for governor in Democratic primary.

Governor Walker Encourages Wisconsin’s Hardworking Families to Apply for $100 Child Tax Rebate
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Governor Walker Encourages Wisconsin’s Hardworking Families to Apply for $100 Child Tax Rebate

Deadline for claiming the child tax rebate is July 2, 2018

The Contrarian: Highways Issue Will Hurt Republicans
The Contrarian

Highways Issue Will Hurt Republicans

Democrats used LFB report to eviscerate GOP record at legislative hearing.

DPW response to Walker’s Tax Rebate Events
Press Release

DPW response to Walker’s Tax Rebate Events

"More slick campaign year gimmicks from a Governor who's the ultimate politician."

Legislative Committee Approves Highway Funding

Legislative Committee Approves Highway Funding

“The roads in Illinois are much better,” Republican Sen Alberta Darling charges.

Smart Politics: History Favors Walker’s Reelection
Smart Politics

History Favors Walker’s Reelection

Two-thirds of 20th century U.S. candidates attempting a fourth consecutive gubernatorial win succeeded.

Governor Walker announces an additional 12 local bridge projects for Southeastern Wisconsin
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Governor Walker announces an additional 12 local bridge projects for Southeastern Wisconsin

Governor Walker’s budget included an increase of $20 million to the local bridge program.

Op Ed: How Act 10 Hurt State Education
Op Ed

How Act 10 Hurt State Education

New report shows far-reaching impact of Walker’s “modest requests” for change.

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Matt Flynn Outlines Legal Strategy to Stop Foxconn
Press Release

Matt Flynn Outlines Legal Strategy to Stop Foxconn

Gubernatorial candidate and attorney calls the deal "costly, corrupt, and unconstitutional"

Campaign Cash: Big Donors Get Big Tax Breaks
Campaign Cash

Big Donors Get Big Tax Breaks

Corporate welfare recipients contributed more than $800,000 to Gov. Walker.

Kelda Roys’ Family Focused Campaign

Kelda Roys’ Family Focused Campaign

Former lawmaker says she'll turn out party's progressive base in bid for governor.

Governor Walker Announces Child Care Subsidy Rate Increases
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Governor Walker Announces Child Care Subsidy Rate Increases

"For Wisconsin to continue to thrive, we need to continue to remove barriers to work."

Vukmir and Nicholson Break from Gov. Walker on Trump Tariffs
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Vukmir and Nicholson Break from Gov. Walker on Trump Tariffs

Walker says Trump tariffs are "bad for everyone," while Vukmir and Nicholson embrace Trump's tariffs

DPW Response on Special Election Victory
Press Release

DPW Response on Special Election Victory

"Tonight is a good night for Wisconsin Democrats."

Dana Wachs Stands with UPS Workers as They Vote to Authorize Strike of 260,000 Workers
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Dana Wachs Stands with UPS Workers as They Vote to Authorize Strike of 260,000 Workers

"It’s about time that every worker be able to earn a fair, living wage at a safe job with decent working conditions."

Scott Walker Makes Taxpayers Finance His Campaign Operation, Again
Press Release

Scott Walker Makes Taxpayers Finance His Campaign Operation, Again

Press Conference in Special Election Media Market on Election Day Shows Walker Sees Trouble for GOP

Eyes on Milwaukee: Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Valley director hints at possibility of fulfilling 13,000 jobs pledge at sites outside of Racine and Milwaukee.

Dana Wachs Gains Ballot Access Despite GOP Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters
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Dana Wachs Gains Ballot Access Despite GOP Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters

"Their challenge was ridiculous and that’s why the Elections Commission rejected it."

At Rally, Labor Leaders Say Mitchell Tested as a Leader and Individual, “He Always Rises to the Occasion”
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At Rally, Labor Leaders Say Mitchell Tested as a Leader and Individual, “He Always Rises to the Occasion”

Wisconsin AFL-CIO and IAFF are just two of Mitchell’s growing list of endorsements.

Act 10 Protests Ignited Mahlon Mitchell’s Political Career

Act 10 Protests Ignited Mahlon Mitchell’s Political Career

Madison firefighter hopes to harness union power to oust Walker.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting

Wisconsin's Constitution doesn't allow sports betting, but that could change.

Kelda Roys Endorsed by Former Sen. Jessica King
Press Release

Kelda Roys Endorsed by Former Sen. Jessica King

"I’m honored to earn the support of Jessica King."

Mike McCabe Runs a ‘People Powered’ Campaign

Mike McCabe Runs a ‘People Powered’ Campaign

Activist's independent streak has inspired and frustrated in Democratic gubernatorial primary.

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