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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Campaign Cash: Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor
Campaign Cash

Accused Insurer Is Big Campaign Donor

UnitedHealth Group accused of Medicaid fraud, gave $42,000 to state politicians.

New Report Finds Refusing BadgerCare Is an Outrageous Cost to Taxpayers
Press Release

New Report Finds Refusing BadgerCare Is an Outrageous Cost to Taxpayers

By June 30, 2019, the LFB concludes that Wisconsin taxpayers will lose out on more than $2.7 billion by not fully expanding BadgerCare.

Data Wonk: Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?
Data Wonk

Should Wisconsin Reconsider Medicaid Expansion?

States that did saw the largest decrease in uninsured.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 7 Election Winners and Losers
Eyes on Milwaukee

7 Election Winners and Losers

Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.

Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year

Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year

Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.

Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin

Why Sunrun Chose Wisconsin

First midwest state for company; high We Energies rates make solar more attractive.

Campaign Cash: Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout

Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.

Murphy’s Law: Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training
Murphy’s Law

Hidden Loaded Guns And No Training

Republican bill to end permits and training for concealed carry is dangerous.

Gender Wage Gap Means Steeper Student Loan Debt Burden for Women
Press Release

Gender Wage Gap Means Steeper Student Loan Debt Burden for Women

Gov. Scott Walker and Republican-Led Legislature Fail Wisconsin Women on Gender Pay Gap, Student Loan Debt Fix

The State of Politics: Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists
The State of Politics

Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists

Would require one-year wait for ex-legislators and legislative aides to become lobbyists.

Campaign Cash: Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
Campaign Cash

Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550

The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.

Your Right to Know: Walker’s Open Records Order Helps
Your Right to Know

Walker’s Open Records Order Helps

State agencies responding to requests faster. Except governor’s office.

Governor Walker, Education Leaders Call on Legislature to Approve $649 Million for K-12 Education
Press Release

Governor Walker, Education Leaders Call on Legislature to Approve $649 Million for K-12 Education

Governor Walker’s budget increases per-pupil funding by $200 per pupil in Fiscal Year 2018 and $204 per pupil in Fiscal Year 2019.

Transit Riders Union Supports the $60 Vehicle Registration Fee
Press Release

Transit Riders Union Supports the $60 Vehicle Registration Fee

The only option available for dedicated transit funding in Milwaukee County is the Vehicle Registration Fee.

Campaign Cash: NRA Wants Guns Without Permits
Campaign Cash

NRA Wants Guns Without Permits

More than 40 GOP legislators back bill, received NRA donations.

Wisconsin Welcomes New Partnership with Administration to Undo Costly, Job-Killing Regulations
Press Release

Wisconsin Welcomes New Partnership with Administration to Undo Costly, Job-Killing Regulations

Governor Scott Walker today praised U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt.

Biking: Lobby Day on the Way
Biking

Lobby Day on the Way

On April 13th advocates will lobby legislators for pro-biking measures.

Wisconsin Budget: 5 Ways Trump’s Budget Hurts State
Wisconsin Budget

5 Ways Trump’s Budget Hurts State

Huge losses for schools, heating assistance, environment, state budget.

Audit of Wisconsin’s Financial Statements Another Hit to GOP’s Budget Fairytale
Press Release

Audit of Wisconsin’s Financial Statements Another Hit to GOP’s Budget Fairytale

Financial records show billion-dollar General Fund deficit and bleeding Transportation Fund

Council Members Seek Help From Governor on Juvenile Justice System
Press Release

Council Members Seek Help From Governor on Juvenile Justice System

“Sadly, our current juvenile justice system has, with few exceptions, become little more than an undergraduate course for violent criminals.”

Data Wonk: Three Whopping Data Lies
Data Wonk

Three Whopping Data Lies

Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.

Governor Walker Announces Appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Press Release

Governor Walker Announces Appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

"We look forward to the leadership of Mike and Bob and thank them for their willingness to serve in this capacity."

Op Ed: Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
Op Ed

Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed

He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.

Campaign Cash: Democrats File Complaint Against Gableman
Campaign Cash

Democrats File Complaint Against Gableman

Claiming he violated code of conduct by helping Republican fundraiser.

City Proposal Protects Students

City Proposal Protects Students

Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.

The State of Politics: Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
The State of Politics

Trump Budget Threatens State Spending

Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.

With Repeal Efforts on Hold for Now, Deliberate Sabotage Threatens Health Coverage
Press Release

With Repeal Efforts on Hold for Now, Deliberate Sabotage Threatens Health Coverage

The biggest immediate threat to affordable health coverage may be deliberate sabotage by the Trump Administration.

Court Watch: Drunk Driving Law’s Annual Cost $20 Million?
Court Watch

Drunk Driving Law’s Annual Cost $20 Million?

Walker, Corrections won’t estimate cost of longer prison time for offenders.

Campaign Cash: Bill Reveals School Voucher Costs
Campaign Cash

Bill Reveals School Voucher Costs

Democratic bill says property tax bills must show cost to local school district.

Wisconsin Budget: 80% Want More State K-12 Funding
Wisconsin Budget

80% Want More State K-12 Funding

New poll also finds 75% of state residents are happy with their local schools.

Governor Walker Issues Statement Applauding the Presidential Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Press Release

Governor Walker Issues Statement Applauding the Presidential Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline

"It will add jobs, capacity, and ensure our nation is making sound choices to protect our energy security."

Memo Reveals Walker’s Budget Creates $1 Billion Structural Deficit
Press Release

Memo Reveals Walker’s Budget Creates $1 Billion Structural Deficit

"The governor’s budget is built on a house of cards"

Campaign Cash: Corporations Gave $1.3 Million to Politicians
Campaign Cash

Corporations Gave $1.3 Million to Politicians

Allowed by new state law. $827,000 given to state GOP, $479,000 to Democrats.

One Wisconsin Now Unveils Online Activist Calendar
Press Release

One Wisconsin Now Unveils Online Activist Calendar

Another Tool to Help People Across Wisconsin Get Out, Speak Up and Fight Back Against Right Wing Agenda of Trump, Ryan and Walker

Governor Walker Highlights K-12 Education Investments During Visit To Bradley Technology High School in Milwaukee
Press Release

Governor Walker Highlights K-12 Education Investments During Visit To Bradley Technology High School in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools is estimated to receive approximately $1.32 billion in funding from the state under Governor Walker’s biennial budget

Governor Walker Issues Statement on the Tragic Death of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz and Orders Flags to Half-Staff
Press Release

Governor Walker Issues Statement on the Tragic Death of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz and Orders Flags to Half-Staff

"On behalf of the State of Wisconsin, I am lowering the flags to half-staff as a mark of respect for Mr. Zyszkiewicz."

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will County Give Pension to State?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will County Give Pension to State?

Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.

German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility
Press Release

German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility

New facility in Kenosha County expected to open in 2020

Statements of One Wisconsin Now on Gov. Scott Walker’s Economic Announcement
Press Release

Statements of One Wisconsin Now on Gov. Scott Walker’s Economic Announcement

‘Every Time This Guy Fails to Measure Up, He Tries to Change the Measuring Stick’

Court Watch: Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
Court Watch

Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?

7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.

Campaign Cash: Bill Targets Business Grantees
Campaign Cash

Bill Targets Business Grantees

Bipartisan bill fines or jails businesses who cheat state on WEDC grants.

Walker Budget Continues Dive to the Bottom on Job Protections
Press Release

Walker Budget Continues Dive to the Bottom on Job Protections

Makes Fair Employment Law Unenforceable

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Trump approval rating at 41 percent in Wisconsin
Press Release

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Trump approval rating at 41 percent in Wisconsin

Voters react to health care changes, Russia, immigration, state issues

Murphy’s Law: The Remarkable Clout of We Energies
Murphy’s Law

The Remarkable Clout of We Energies

Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?

As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation
Press Release

As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation

Will Potential Republican Senate Candidates Keep Party First?

Governor Walker Announces $400,000 for Non-Profit Organizations to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs
Press Release

Governor Walker Announces $400,000 for Non-Profit Organizations to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs

The experience our veterans receive serving in the military provide them with unique skills and expertise that not only benefit potential employers but also make them savvy business owners."

The State of Politics: Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
The State of Politics

Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP

City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.

Voucher Money to Republicans Buys Voucher Cartel More of Our Money
Press Release

Voucher Money to Republicans Buys Voucher Cartel More of Our Money

New Memo Shows Voucher Students Get $1,000 More Than Public School Students

Campaign Cash: Budget Has Millions in Tax Breaks
Campaign Cash

Budget Has Millions in Tax Breaks

Breaks go to special interest groups who donated $10.2 million to Walker.

Op Ed: Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home
Op Ed

Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home

Legislative oversight of this was vetoed by Gov. Walker. That’s wrong.

Plenty of Horne: Wales and Yang Spar at Forum
Plenty of Horne

Wales and Yang Spar at Forum

Plus: Judicial race fuels nasty dispute over Yang's endorsements.

One Wisconsin Now to Gov. Walker: Wrap Up Sunshine Week With a Bang, End 1,799-Day Stonewall and Reveal Donors to Legal Defense
Press Release

One Wisconsin Now to Gov. Walker: Wrap Up Sunshine Week With a Bang, End 1,799-Day Stonewall and Reveal Donors to Legal Defense

Five Years Later Identities of Who Paid For Guv’s Criminal Legal Defense Fund Remain Secret

Governor Walker Joins Hunzinger Construction Company in Sending Care Packages to Our Troops
Press Release

Governor Walker Joins Hunzinger Construction Company in Sending Care Packages to Our Troops

"I’m proud to join Hunzinger employees today in wrapping care packages to bring our brave men and women in uniform."

Murphy’s Law: The Muzzling of the DNR
Murphy’s Law

The Muzzling of the DNR

Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Sends Budget Letters to Governor and Legislators
Press Release

Wisconsin Elections Commission Sends Budget Letters to Governor and Legislators

"A further reduction in program positions will significantly curtail the agency’s ability to provide vital and timely services to candidates, county and municipal election officials, and voters,” Commissioners wrote to legislators."

Op Ed: Democrats’ Tax Proposal Helps Middle Class
Op Ed

Democrats’ Tax Proposal Helps Middle Class

Ends Walker’s giveaway to wealthy, extends tax relief to poor, middle class.

President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding
Press Release

President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding

Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?”

Plenty of Horne: Chisholm For Governor?
Plenty of Horne

Chisholm For Governor?

Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.

Op Ed: Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Op Ed

Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine

Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?

Candidate Scott Walker: The Neverending Story
Press Release

Candidate Scott Walker: The Neverending Story

‘Career Politician Scott Walker Uses our Tax Dollars As His Campaign Piggy Bank’

Federal Government Committed to Improving Collaboration with States on Medicaid
Press Release

Federal Government Committed to Improving Collaboration with States on Medicaid

"Meaningful reforms to Medicaid, so that members and taxpayers get better outcomes, can best be done by the states."

Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry
Press Release

Governor Walker Honors Five for Excellence in Tourism Industry

Annual tourism conference concludes with awards celebration

Murphy’s Law: The Worst Governor Ever For Workers?
Murphy’s Law

The Worst Governor Ever For Workers?

Six years later, Gov. Scott Walker’s impact on unions, worker rights and jobs.

Governor Walker Issues Statement on Scheduled Vote by U.S. Senate to Overturn the Unemployment Insurance Drug Testing Rule
Press Release

Governor Walker Issues Statement on Scheduled Vote by U.S. Senate to Overturn the Unemployment Insurance Drug Testing Rule

"I urge members of the United States Senate to pass House Joint Resolution 42 and grant states greater flexibility in administering unemployment insurance benefits."

Campaign Cash: Walker Would End State Property Insurance
Campaign Cash

Walker Would End State Property Insurance

Local governments then must buy from private insurers, who donated to Walker

The State of Politics: Will Walker Go Back to the Future?
The State of Politics

Will Walker Go Back to the Future?

He offered transportation-funding plan in 2011 that may get reconsideration.

Governor Walker Appoints Chippewa County District Attorney
Press Release

Governor Walker Appoints Chippewa County District Attorney

"Wade Newell is an experienced leader with a strong commitment to justice."

Rep. Mike Gallagher Remains Silent on Disgraced Fundraiser Michael Flynn Compromising National Security
Press Release

Rep. Mike Gallagher Remains Silent on Disgraced Fundraiser Michael Flynn Compromising National Security

‘Mike Gallagher Can’t Keep Running from the Truth about His Pal Flynn’

Governor Walker Announces Three Communities Will Receive Financial Assistance to Replace Lead Service Lines
Press Release

Governor Walker Announces Three Communities Will Receive Financial Assistance to Replace Lead Service Lines

For state Fiscal Year 2017, DNR has allocated $14.5 million for disadvantaged municipalities to help remove old lead service lines.

Governor Walker Signs Senate Bill 2 into Law
Press Release

Governor Walker Signs Senate Bill 2 into Law

"We are constantly looking for new ways to make Wisconsin state government more effective, efficient, and accountable'

Governor Walker Boosts Government Transparency with Executive Action
Press Release

Governor Walker Boosts Government Transparency with Executive Action

Since 2011, Governor Walker’s office has released more than 6,000,000 pages of records in response to 922 public records requests.

Democrats’ Common Sense Student Loan Debt Refinancing Bill Available for Legislative Action
Press Release

Democrats’ Common Sense Student Loan Debt Refinancing Bill Available for Legislative Action

Borrowers Know Ignoring the Crisis Won’t Make it Go Away, Do GOP Legislators?

What ever happened to the Gold Standard?
Press Release

What ever happened to the Gold Standard?

GOP denies reality on job losses while defending lavish tax break to the top 1%

Wisconsin Budget: Radical Plan To Scrap U.S. Constitution
Wisconsin Budget

Radical Plan To Scrap U.S. Constitution

State legislators support constitutional convention, banning all deficit financing.

Building Commission Approves Capital Budget
Press Release

Building Commission Approves Capital Budget

Governor Walker’s Capital Budget recommended $803 million in total projects.

Building Budget Slams Universities
Press Release

Building Budget Slams Universities

Wachs: Delays will further damage Wisconsin’s economy

Op Ed: The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Op Ed

The Un-Greening of Wisconsin

Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.

Campaign Cash: Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
Campaign Cash

Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage

State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.

Mandatory reporting bill small step in a long journey
Press Release

Mandatory reporting bill small step in a long journey

"We must stop the abuse before it begins."

Op Ed: Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Op Ed

Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer

Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.

GOP Agenda is Failing Wisconsin Families
Press Release

GOP Agenda is Failing Wisconsin Families

State loses over 4,000 manufacturing jobs despite lavish GOP giveaways

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Bars Abortions by UW Doctors
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Bars Abortions by UW Doctors

UW doctors under contract with Planned Parenthood targeted.

Murphy’s Law: Who’s To Blame for Pension Mess?
Murphy’s Law

Who’s To Blame for Pension Mess?

County’s countless expensive mistakes go back at least 15 years -- and still no solution.

Cruel and Unusual: Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Cruel and Unusual

Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized

Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”

Governor Walker Appoints Sergeant Mark Westen as Langlade County Sheriff
Press Release

Governor Walker Appoints Sergeant Mark Westen as Langlade County Sheriff

Westen, a resident of Antigo, Wisconsin, holds over 23 years of law enforcement experience, 22 of which have been in the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office.

Op Ed: Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
Op Ed

Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?

State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.

Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed

Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed

State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.

Op Ed: State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Op Ed

State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens

Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.

Wisconsin Budget:  Will UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?
Wisconsin Budget

Will UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?

Walker’s performance metrics may mean UWM serves fewer poor students.

Back in the News: Sue Black Faces More Controversy
Back in the News

Sue Black Faces More Controversy

Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.

Subeck and Taylor Unveil Middle Class Tax Cut Legislation
Press Release

Subeck and Taylor Unveil Middle Class Tax Cut Legislation

Wisconsin needs an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top

Governor Walker Tells House Republicans to “Go Big and Bold
Press Release

Governor Walker Tells House Republicans to “Go Big and Bold

The Governor is in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the people of Wisconsin as the federal government pursues reform in a number of areas.

Campaign Cash: Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest
Campaign Cash

Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest

Will speak at GOP fundraiser with right-wing leader helped by his Doe decision.

Governor Walker approves improvements totaling over $4.4 million for General Mitchell International Airport
Press Release

Governor Walker approves improvements totaling over $4.4 million for General Mitchell International Airport

A combination of state, Milwaukee County and Federal Aviation Administration funds will be used for these projects.

News release: Governor approves over $1.9 million for improvement projects at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport
Plenty of Horne: Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Plenty of Horne

Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools

Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.

Op Ed: More Funding for Local Roads Needed
Op Ed

More Funding for Local Roads Needed

In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”

Governor Walker Announces Department of Revenue Anti-Fraud Initiatives Save Taxpayers $255 Million Over Six Years
Press Release

Governor Walker Announces Department of Revenue Anti-Fraud Initiatives Save Taxpayers $255 Million Over Six Years

Last tax season, DOR stopped more than $63 million in fraudulent refunds and credits.

Lowell Holtz: What’s next?
Press Release

Lowell Holtz: What’s next?

"It is clear that voters can’t trust Lowell Holtz to provide them with the full story," said Amanda Brink.

Campaign Cash: Walker Donors Oppose Fire Safety Proposal
Campaign Cash

Walker Donors Oppose Fire Safety Proposal

Construction industry gave him $5 million, oppose safety proposal backed by fire fighters.

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