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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John Hammond’s Hum-Drum Colonial
Bucks general manager has $850,000 Whitefish Bay home. And he doesn't vote much.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Paul Ryan and Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail together?
Paul Ryan’s press indicates he is none too pleased to appear with Trump.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Ryan Solen
New Private School Voucher Scheme Surfaces as Pro-Voucher Front Group Spending to Elect Republican Legislators Tops $500,000
Latest Effort to Quench Private School Voucher Industry’s Unslakable Thirst for Public Tax Dollars
Oct 6th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Bernie Sanders, Russ Feingold Put Student Debt, College Affordability at Forefront
More Than 515,000 Would Benefit from Refinance Plan
Oct 5th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Amid Media Reports of Legal Voters Being Denied Voter ID, State Legislative Committee Considers Voter ID Rules
Instead of Debating Rules They Can’t Be Trusted to Follow, Legislature Ought to Suspend Voter ID Law
Oct 4th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Students to Blame for College Debt?
If you want the state action to lower interest on loans, you have to vote.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Analiese Eicher
Johnny College Can’t Read
Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Decision a Gift to Walker
Decision not to hear John Doe case a blow to democracy and legal precedent.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Caring for our Most Vulnerable
Shouldn’t the care and safety of Wisconsin children and veterans be a top priority?
Oct 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Governor Walker Seeks Federal Damage Assessment for Flood Damage
Flash flooding and mudslides last week caused more than $14 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure in western Wisconsin.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Because Scott Walker Asked, Fred Kasten Gave
His now famous $10,000 check was just a third of his property tax bill on his $1.1 million home.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Private Voucher School Front Group Reports Spending $500,000 in September Alone to Buy Pro-Voucher Legislature
This Kind of Support Comes With a Price, History Shows GOP Candidates and Legislature Will Pay
Sep 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced
Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million
Sep 30th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
County Executive Abele Breaks Commitment to Not Increase Taxes
Proposed wheel tax is an 80% increase for suburbs, 63% increase for city
Sep 29th, 2016 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation
Annual fee would provide $27 million for county transit and roads. One supervisor already opposed.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Open Records Request Further Reveals Sen. Luther Olsen’s Negligence of Wisconsin Veterans
Sen. Olsen skipped a meeting at the King Veterans home to attend another very "important obligation" - judging a baking contest.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Agenda Items for Walker’s Second Act
Gov. Walker needs to focus on policy, including job creation in Milwaukee, not politics.
Sep 28th, 2016 by John Torinus
Gov. Walker Continues to neglect student loan debt crisis
Republican's inaction is doing lasting damage to Wisconsin's economy.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Gov. Walker to 1 Million Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers: ‘Call a Bank’
At Press Conference Wisconsin Governor Announces He Plans to Do Nothing to Ease Student Loan Debt Crisis
Sep 27th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Announces University of Wisconsin Credit Union Membership Changes, Launch of Higher Education Planning Website
Gov. Walker also announced the official launch of DFI’s “Look Forward to Your Future” website.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Talgo Coming Back to Milwaukee
Spanish train manufacturer will overhaul Los Angeles subway cars in Century City.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Voters Across Wisconsin Begin Early Voting Today as Result of Historic Lawsuit
‘Voters Being Able to Cast Their Votes Is the Essence of Democracy’ —One Wisconsin Institute
Sep 26th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
White Working-Class Voters Turning to Trump?
In Wisconsin, Donald Trump must overcome his second-place finish in the state’s Republican primary — and a polling gap with Democrat Hillary Clinton
Sep 25th, 2016 by Emily Mills, Jimmy Miller and Lian Bunny
State of Wisconsin to declare Sunday, September 25th “Chris Kegel Day”
Milwaukee icon and national bicycle advocacy figure to be recognized throughout the state
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Press Release
After Gov. Walker Threatens District Attorney Offices, Rep. Pocan Calls on DOJ to Ensure Retaliation Not Occur, May Need to Intervene
Walker’s threat follows legitimate inquiries by the Milwaukee County DA into the questionable fundraising connections between the Governor and Wisconsin Club for Growth.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Poisoned Politics
Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans' lead poisoning agenda should sicken us all.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on Gov. Walker’s threat
"Governor Walker should immediately retract his comments."
Sep 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency in Response to Damaging Floods in 13 Counties
“I am instructing the Wisconsin National Guard and all state agencies to provide assistance to those affected by this natural disaster.”
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Sen. Fitzgerald Desperately Tries To Deny Knowledge Of Republican Pay-to-Play Operation
State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald claimed ignorance about the fundraising scheme and the donations.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
New Polls Find Overwhelming Support for Allowing Refinancing of Student Loans
Over 80 Percent of Survey Respondents in Three Swing State Senate Districts Back Allowing Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers to Refinance
Sep 22nd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight presidential race, Feingold with edge in Wisconsin
Poll finds 44 percent of Wisconsin likely voters supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president and 42 percent supporting Republican Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Marquette University
One Wisconsin Institute Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Student Loan Voter Scorecard
At StudentLoanVoter.org, Wisconsin Voters Can Find Out Who Is, And Who Isn’t, Supporting Common Sense Reforms to Reduce Burden on Student Loan Borrowers
Sep 21st, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Gov. Walker Needs a Second Act
Progress has been made, but big initiatives are needed to secure Wisconsin’s prosperity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Uninsured Rate Declines Sharply
But there are still 323,000 uninsured Wisconsinites.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
The Department’s request guarantees Wisconsin will remain out of compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Sep 16th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Why buy elections? Why purchase judges? Because Scott Walker asked.
The documents suggest that Governor Walker collaborated and traded favors with lobbyists, third-party shadow groups, and even Donald Trump.
Sep 16th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Actions Speak Louder than Words as Sen. Sheila Harsdorf Silent on Vote to Give Legal Immunity to $750,000 Donor to Group Boosting Her 2011 Election Bid
‘Evidence Here Paints Sheila Harsdorf as Unconscionably Corrupt’
Sep 16th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Luther’s Law: Benefitting from $750,000 in Contributions and Voting for Legal Immunity for the Donor is Somehow Not Pay to Play
‘Indictment of His Character’ That Longtime Legislator Sees Nothing Wrong With What He’s Done
Sep 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Documents From Political Corruption Investigation Reveal Gov. Walker’s Allies Intentionally Made Baseless Claims of Voter Fraud to Question Election Results
Actions Show ‘Utter Contempt for Our Democracy’
Sep 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Decline in Unions Hurts Non-Unionized Workers
Weekly wages would be 5% higher for non-union private sector male workers if unionization was at 1979 levels.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Gov. Scott Walker’s True Governing Pay To Play Philosophy Exposed
Scott Walker helped solicit $750,000 from Harold Simmons, one of the countries biggest producers of the lead used in paint, to the Wisconsin Club for Growth.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Illegal Coordination Highlighted in Guardian story
Senator Erpenbach has worked in the Legislature to regulate issue ads since his election in 1998 to the Senate.
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Color Them Corrupt: Doe Documents Paint Republican Senators Olsen, Harsdorf as Key Players in Payoff to Major Donor
Voted to Provide Immunity From Legal Liability to Major Donor to Group That Attacked Their Election Opponents
Sep 14th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Senate Republicans caught in Pay-to-Play scheme
Olsen and Harsdorf sided with lead paint producers over sick children
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Tax Gimmick Would Have Little Benefit
Gov. Walker's back-to-school sales tax holiday comes with a $11 million a year price tag.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Governor Walker announces $37 million in freight rail awards
Wisconsin’s rail system consists of 10 freight railroads which operate more than 3,300 miles of track in the state.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege
Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Professor, author Cramer goes ‘On the Issues’ to discuss resentment among rural Wisconsin voters
Cramer is the author of “The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker.”
Sep 12th, 2016 by Marquette University
State Tax Collections Come Up Short
New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Governor Walker Authorizes Additional Measures to Prevent Potential Gas and Diesel Shortages
Changes allow transport of heavier loads of petroleum products
Sep 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin GOP Plan? Tax Giveaways For Not Creating Jobs?
It’s time to stop picking working taxpayers’ pockets for this entitlement for the already entitled.
Sep 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Janet Bewley
Advocates to Call for Expanded Early Voting Hours, Additional Early Vote Locations for Green Bay Area Voters
Court Rulings Allow More Early Voting Hours, Multiple Early Vote Locations. Will Local Election Officials Step Up to Help?
Sep 8th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Governor Walker, Wisconsin Attorney General Agree to Pay for Overzealous Pursuit of Unconstitutional Restrictions on Safe, Legal Abortion
"Federal courts not only found that this law violated the U.S. Constitution but also compromised women’s health in Wisconsin."
Sep 8th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
The New Era of Restricting Voting
Wisconsin one of 20 states with a maze of new rules, as 1,400 new laws added 37 different voting requirements.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Emily L. Mahoney
ITT Tech Shuts Its Doors; Walker, Schimel & Johnson Provide ‘Aid and Comfort’ to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
Time to Stop Coddling Bad Actors and Start Protecting Wisconsin Students
Sep 7th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Announces “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday
Sales tax holiday to be included in 2017-19 biennial budget, saves Wisconsin families an estimated $11 million annually
Sep 7th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Decline of Reaganism
The Church of the Gipper is defied by Donald Trump. Will Republicans adjust their ideology?
Sep 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Erpenbach Vows to Again Seek Legislative Accountability for Veterans Budget
“The nursing home fund raid without Legislative approval is not business as usual as Governor Walker and DVA bureaucrats would like you to believe.”
Sep 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
The New Charlie Sykes
He's confessing his errors and getting lots of publicity. Could there be a connection?
Sep 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Announces New Broadband Contract Saving $8 Million Annually
Increases broadband capacity on BadgerNet Converged Network for government and educational entities
Sep 6th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Republicans Ignore Pattern Of Neglect At King Veterans Home, Shrug Off Whistleblower Complaints
According to reports, complaints from whistle-blowers and families of veterans in the home have persisted for years.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
State Tougher on Open Records Than Federal Law
Walker administration has sought federal exemption that isn’t allowed under Wisconsin law.
Sep 1st, 2016 by April Barker
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here
A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton edge over Trump narrowing to pre-convention levels among Wisconsin voters
Among likely voters Clinton is supported by 45 percent and Trump by 42 percent in the new poll.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Marquette University
Governor Walker Announces 14,410 FoodShare Members Enter the Workforce
Average hourly wage is $11.99, average hours worked is 32.2
Aug 31st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why Did State’s ACT Test Scores Plummet?
Actually achievement hasn’t dropped. But we were never as good as we claimed.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Terry Falk
Governor Walker Recognizes State and County Fraud Prevention Efforts
Nearly 11,000 Medicaid and FoodShare investigations result cost avoidance and overpayments of more than $26 million in 2015
Aug 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
One Wisconsin Institute Urges Elections Commission Oversight to Ensure Pro-Voter Federal Court Decisions Enforced
‘Important That Rules on Voting Are as Clear For Election Administrators and Public to Ensure Every Legal Voter Who Wishes to Cast A Ballot Has the Opportunity To Do So’
Aug 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
15 Years of Declining UW Support
In real dollars state support of UW System has plummeted by one-third since 2001.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Did State Create Jobs in Sherman Park?
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp says 483 jobs created, critics say it's zero.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
10-Year Shift In State Spending
Big increases for health care, prisons, vouchers, much less for UW, local governments.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Steven Walters
At Least 11,331 Wisconsin Jobs Outsourced Overseas Over the Last Five Years
Reveals Economic Wreckage Caused by Outsourcing During Walker and Johnson Years
Aug 29th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Issues Emergency Declaration to Assist Three Western Wisconsin Counties Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flooding
Declaration allows Wisconsin Department of Transportation to request federal emergency funds to help with approximately $1.8 million in damages to Federal-aid highways in Eau Claire, Buffalo, and Trempealeau counties
Aug 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
Are Gov. Scott Walker’s Political Rewards Why Wisconsin Is Dead Last In Start Ups?
Scott Walker Awards $22M In Tax Credits To Business Whose CEO Donated $34,000 To Walker Campaign
Aug 26th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Walker Economic Plan for Milwaukee Offers Nothing Up to Scale of the Problem
Like his Transform Milwaukee initiative, this plan is more hype than substance.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
What Is it With Republicans Support of For-Profit College Scams?
Scott Walker + ITT Tech, Ron Johnson + Globe University & of Course, Trump University
Aug 26th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Wisconsin Being Ranked 49th in the Nation for Internet Speed
“As Democrats, we know that to build a stronger economy we must narrow the gap between those who do and do not have access to broadband across Wisconsin."
Aug 25th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Direct Supply Continues its Investment and Job Creation in Milwaukee’s Northwest Side
Direct Supply plans to create up to 800 full-time employment positions.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Direct Supply
State Should Lead on Student Loan Debt
Legislation would allow students to refinance debt, but Republicans side with Wall Street banks.
Aug 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans Raid Veteran Home Fund
Wisconsin Republicans give lip-service to the public when it comes to supporting our veterans.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
GOP Legislators Back Veteran Home Budget Raid
Walker raids veteran home fund with support of Harsdorf, Tiffany, and Olsen
Aug 24th, 2016 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Walker Administration planning to raid $18.6 million from veteran nursing homes
Memo shows Veteran Trust Fund faces $43.1 million deficit by 2020
Aug 24th, 2016 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Gov. Walker Does Nothing for One Million Student Loan Borrowers
While Walker Blocks Student Loan Refinancing Plan, Wisconsin Has Risen to 3rd Highest in Nation in Grads with Student Debt
Aug 23rd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Three-Judge Panel Rejects Gov. Walker and Republicans’ Latest Efforts to Keep Anti-Voter Measures in Place for November Election
Huge Victory for Wisconsin Voters as District Court Ruling Striking Down Restrictions on Early Voting Stands
Aug 22nd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Huge Tax Change Coming?
Proposed deal would end business personal property tax and raise gas tax by same amount.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Mr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee
Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.
Aug 21st, 2016 by John Torinus
Ron Johnson Says We Should Replace College with Video Tapes
‘Rambling’ Tirade on Higher Education, False Claims Federal Student Loans Eligible for Refinance
Aug 19th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Inside Walker’s Landing Apartments
Final residential development on Beerline adds 114 apartments and great views.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New LFB Memo Shows Wisconsin Republicans’ Prioritize Tax Breaks for the Wealthy Over Public Education Funding
Wisconsin Republicans' budget cuts have had terrible consequences for public education.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say
Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Which Candidates Lie the Most?
Aggregating the Politifact ratings of candidates for president and U.S. Senate.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
