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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Will Walker Go Back to the Future?
He offered transportation-funding plan in 2011 that may get reconsideration.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Appoints Chippewa County District Attorney
"Wade Newell is an experienced leader with a strong commitment to justice."
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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’
Mar 10th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
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.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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'
Mar 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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?
Mar 9th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
What ever happened to the Gold Standard?
GOP denies reality on job losses while defending lavish tax break to the top 1%
Mar 9th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Radical Plan To Scrap U.S. Constitution
State legislators support constitutional convention, banning all deficit financing.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Building Commission Approves Capital Budget
Governor Walker’s Capital Budget recommended $803 million in total projects.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Building Budget Slams Universities
Wachs: Delays will further damage Wisconsin’s economy
Mar 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Mandatory reporting bill small step in a long journey
"We must stop the abuse before it begins."
Mar 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
GOP Agenda is Failing Wisconsin Families
State loses over 4,000 manufacturing jobs despite lavish GOP giveaways
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GOP Bill Bars Abortions by UW Doctors
UW doctors under contract with Planned Parenthood targeted.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Who’s To Blame for Pension Mess?
County’s countless expensive mistakes go back at least 15 years -- and still no solution.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Plan to Kill Parole Board Criticized
Walker wants one person to make all decisions, plan called “cruel and inhumane.”
Mar 7th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
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.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed
State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Will UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?
Walker’s performance metrics may mean UWM serves fewer poor students.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Sue Black Faces More Controversy
Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Subeck and Taylor Unveil Middle Class Tax Cut Legislation
Wisconsin needs an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
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.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Justice Gableman’s Conflict of Interest
Will speak at GOP fundraiser with right-wing leader helped by his Doe decision.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
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.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
News release: Governor approves over $1.9 million for improvement projects at Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport
One project will reconstruct the primary runway.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
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.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
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.
Feb 25th, 2017 by Gov. Tony Evers
Walker Donors Oppose Fire Safety Proposal
Construction industry gave him $5 million, oppose safety proposal backed by fire fighters.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Federal Court Hears Oral Arguments in Appeals on One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al.
Plaintiffs Seek Court Relief For Legal Voters From GOP Efforts to Disenfranchise Them
Feb 24th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
Governor Walker Appoints Racine County Judge
"I am pleased to appoint Robert Repischak as a Racine County judge."
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
One Wisconsin Now Calls on Gov. Scott Walker to Host Wisconsin Town Hall
After Endless Invite-Only, Lobbyist-Riddled Events, Walker Tells Electeds at CPAC ‘Do What I Say, Not What I Do’
Feb 23rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Appoints Jay Risch to Serve as Department of Financial Institutions Secretary
Mr. Risch will begin his new duties at DFI on March 6, 2017.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
For-Profit Colleges Love Walker
They give him $56,000 campaign cash, he wants to kill state watchdog over colleges.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Governor Walker Appoints Lon Roberts to the Public Service Commission
Mr. Roberts’ effective start date at the PSC will be March 6, 2017.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Scott Walker Is Desperate To Impress President Donald Trump
Here are the facts you need to know about the Governor's D.C. establishment talking points
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Tours Hendricks CareerTek in Beloit
Hendricks CareerTek, created by the Stateline Boys and Girls Club in collaboration with Diane Hendricks, Kim Bliss, and the Hendricks Family Foundation, is a new career center located on the Beloit Ironworks campus.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Wachs Comments on Significant Delays in Capital Budget
"This style of delayed budgeting isn’t fiscally or structurally sound."
Feb 21st, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Governor Walker Visits Waupaca High School, Highlights Historic Investments in K-12 Education
“Over the past six years, we’ve implemented reforms to restore fiscal order in Wisconsin.”
Feb 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Huge Savings From State Self-Insurance
State employee managed health care plan could save $650 million per year.
Feb 21st, 2017 by John Torinus
Advisory Referendums Have Meant Little
Legislators are considering advisory referendums on legalizing marijuana and making Daylight Savings Time permanent.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Announces $5 Million State Investment for the La Crosse Center
"This project not only serves the people of La Crosse, but the tristate area of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota."
Feb 17th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Walker’s Risky Self-Insurance Scheme: More Chaos and Higher Costs
In a self-insurance model, the state is on the hook for the actual costs and liability of the health care covered employees receive.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Walker Exports Union Busting
Governor advises Iowa legislators on bill to decimate unions.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Call on Governor Walker to do More to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning, especially in children under 6, causes a lifetime of health and behavioral issues, including reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Governor Walker Wants to Provide $8 Billion in Total Tax Relief for the Hard Working Taxpayers
“Under our tax reforms, Wisconsin is aggressively moving out of being a high taxed state.”
Feb 16th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin To Donald Trump: Scott Walker Has No Place At The Department of Labor
During his tenure as Governor, Scott Walker has rammed destructive, anti-worker policies through the Republican-controlled legislature.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Building Commission Approves Projects
"I would like to thank the members of the Building Commission for taking action on these projects..."
Feb 15th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Has Private School Voucher Pander Paid Off for John Humphries?
Candidate for Superintendent of State Public Schools Snags His Largest Campaign Contribution, Tied to Major Backer of Private Voucher Schools, Days After Proposing Massive Increase in State Subsidy to Private Voucher Schools
Feb 15th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Novak Supports Bill to Increase Funding for Rural Broadband
The proposed legislation allocates an additional $15.5 million for broadband grants.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Todd Novak
Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Subsidizes The State
The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Releases Statement on Scheduled Vote by U.S. House of Representatives to Overturn the Unemployment Insurance Drug Testing Rule
Governor Walker led a letter, along with three other governors, supporting H.J
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Perfume Genius with special guest Serpentwithfeet
Live at The Back Room at Colectivo (Prospect Cafe) Tuesday May 23. Doors open at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. show.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Pabst Theater Group
Unemployment Law Hurts Workers
Also businesses, communities. Lawmaker seeks override of Walker administration rule.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Good Budget for Bikes?
Walker budget hikes local roads funding by 25%. But legislators may change it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Walker’s Budget Makes Schools More Unequal
Old equalized aid formula is broken. Governor makes inequity even worse.
Feb 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Wisconsin Education Advocates Respond to Budget Proposal
Call for an End to Playing Political Games with Schools, Children
Feb 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Public Education Network
Governor Walker Appoints Laura Gutierrez to Serve as Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary
Ms. Gutierrez most recently served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at St. Anthony School in Milwaukee.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
A Proud Legacy to Build On
Our priority must be Wisconsin’s roads, schools and jobs.
Feb 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Janet Bewley
John Humphries Takes All Sides on School Funding Issue
‘Will Take Three Sides of a Two-Sided Issue if He Thinks it Could Help Advance His Political Ambitions’
Feb 10th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Our Reforms Pay Big Dividends
Common sense conservative changes benefit taxpayers, Gov. Walker says.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Humphries Proposes New Program Pairing Students with Regional Businesse
"For too long, Wisconsin has failed to systematically leverage and support local opportunities for student training across the state."
Feb 9th, 2017 by John Humphries
There He Goes Again, Walker Budget Proposes Eliminating Educational Approval Board
Walker Unsuccessful 2015 Effort to Nix State Authority Regulating For-Profit Colleges in Wisconsin Since 1944 Makes Return Appearance in 2017
Feb 9th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Budget Boost Helps Wealthiest Schools
New funding in Walker budget targets school districts least in need.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Taylor Slams Walker for Pitting School Kids Against Educators
Increases in per pupil funding dependent on slashing educator compensation for some districts
Feb 9th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Campaign Clout of Anti-Abortion Groups
They support only Republicans, and want to end abortion coverage for state workers.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Governor Walker Highlights Reform Dividend at Governor’s Conference on Economic Development
“Our economic reforms are working”
Feb 9th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Novak Ready to Work on Governor’s Budget
"I am confident we are heading in the right direction."
Feb 8th, 2017 by Todd Novak
Wisconsin deserves better than an arsonist who wants credit for putting out the fire
Statement from Rep. Brostoff Regarding Education Funding in Governor Walker’s Proposed Budget
Feb 8th, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Statement from Senator Larson on Walker’s Budget Announcement
"Walker and legislative Republicans have started another budget that favors wealthy campaign donors over our children."
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Rep. Wachs Statement on Introduction of 2017-2019 Budget
"My Democratic colleagues and I have consistently pushed for greater investment in K-12 schools, universities, and technical colleges"
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Rep. Neylon Issues Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Address
"...I am happy to see his proposed increase in K-12 education funding, income and property tax cuts, and workforce development and vocational training programs."
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
Chris Kegel: The World’s Most Generous Man
Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass
Feb 8th, 2017 by Press Release
Governor Walker sends irresponsible budget to legislature
"This budget is based on fake math."
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senator Fitzgerald Responds to 2017 Budget Address
"I was pleased to hear today that Governor Scott Walker is dedicated to continuing the positive reforms and fiscal responsibility of recent Republican budgets."
Feb 8th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address
"Governor Walker is gambling with taxpayer money and our health care by moving to self-insurance..."
Feb 8th, 2017 by Katrina Shankland
Gov. Walker fails to submit balanced budget
$1 billion transportation deficit unaddressed by Gov. Walker
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Walker’s Budget: Few details, misplaced priorities, and false revenue assumptions
Rep. Stuck’s Statement in Response to Governor’s Budget Address
Feb 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Amanda Stuck
Governor Walker Banking on Collective Wisconsin Amnesia
"The Governor must believe that nobody is going to remember that it was his previous budgets that created the damage that he is now attempting to repair."
Feb 8th, 2017 by David Crowley
The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
State Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Tom Still
Senator Taylor repeats call for special session on Lincoln Hills
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake have been under federal investigation for child abuse and neglect for two years.
Feb 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Betsy DeVos Confirmation Vote: Wealth, Privilege and Political Calculation Trump Best Interests of Children
Supporters of Manifestly Unqualified Nominee Lose Any Credibility on Public Education Issues
Feb 7th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Let the Public Decide on Medical Marijuana
Introduces legislation calling for statewide referendum
Feb 6th, 2017 by Chris Taylor
Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s K-12 Education Budget
"Our public schools have lost over a billion dollars in state aid under Governor Walker, leaving school districts at a breaking point."
Feb 5th, 2017 by Katrina Shankland
Wisconsin Kids Still Shortchanged by Governor Walker
"Now, Walker is throwing handfuls of water at a fire he created - and expects everyone to cheer."
Feb 4th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
