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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Why Prosecutor Should Appeal John Doe Case
State Supreme Court had huge conflict, Schmitz should appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild
Nearly one month after Walker vetoed funds for Milwaukee energy consortium, Obama makes grant announcement
“Despite frequently speaking the words, it’s almost like Governor Walker is allergic to economic growth and prosperity.”
Aug 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
The Tragedy of David Prosser
Recusal ruling adds to his image as the symbol of a dysfunctional Supreme Court.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Statement on EPA’s Final Rule
"Yet again, President Obama is taking unilateral action and overstepping the limits of his authority to pursue a political agenda."
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
AFP Reacts to “Clean Power Plan” Rule
"Wisconsin doesn't need more regulation from Washington..."
Aug 3rd, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Get Ready for Gov. Kleefisch?
If Walkers wins the presidency or gets a federal appointment, Kleefisch must be ready to serve.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Obstructed Probe of Missing Veterans Funds?
In newly unsealed records, investigators say then-county exec was uncooperative, triggering first John Doe.
Aug 1st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Governor Scott Walker Announces Special Election for 99th Assembly District
Governor Scott Walker today announced a special election for the 99th Assembly District.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Attack on Planned Parenthood
Abortion opponents harass clinic staff and oppose birth control.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Did Bucks Investors Pay Off Walker?
One publication says yes. But most donors to his presidential campaign are secret.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena
African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Sen. Taylor applauds Assembly passage of Bucks Arena deal
“Today is a great day for Wisconsin’s economy.”
Jul 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Is Abele Dumping the Marcus Center?
Its takeover by new “Super District” running Bucks arena looks fishy.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Needs Reorganization
Create true regional governance and move power away from Madison.
Jul 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will Walker Kill Government Accountability Board?
He risks having a new, untried agency run 2016 spring and fall presidential elections.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
More Problems at Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency
Two companies fail after getting $1.4 million from WEDC.
Jul 26th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Walker Policies Will Increase Violence
Watering down gun laws makes it easier for criminals to get firearms.
Jul 24th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Republican Legislator Quietly Plots Partisan Attack on Access to Women’s Health Care
Republican Representative Andre Jacque circulates trio of anti-women’s health bills for co-sponsorship to Republicans only
Jul 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Feds Push Wisconsin to Review Excessive Health Insurance Rate Increases
Citizen Action Calls for Public Hearings on Large Premium Hikes
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?
Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Doe Decision “Overrules” U.S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin justices knew coordination was occurring. So they simply tried to rewrite federal law.
Jul 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Walker jobs agency “in disarray”
Republican lawmakers stonewall reforms and block accountability
Jul 22nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Why Crooks Opposed Court’s John Doe Ruling
He votes 90% of time with conservatives, but blasted Gableman’s majority opinion.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Scott Walker Issues Executive Order to Arm Wisconsin National Guard
Governor Scott Walker today issued Executive Order #168 allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Bills Into Law
Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed three bills into law today at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barca Proposes Steps to Address Jobs Agency Shortfalls
Governor Departs as Chairman of Distressed WEDC to Focus on Presidential Run
Jul 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Walker Throws Women Under the Bus to Iowa
Governor Walker puts presidential ambitions ahead of women’s health and safety
Jul 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Saz’s, Where Scott Met Tonette
Famed as the place where Scott Walker met his future wife, Saz's colorful history goes back to 1895.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rep. Moore to Governor Walker: Proposal to Drug Test the Poor is Wasteful and Unconstitutional
In response to his lawsuit against the federal government over drug testing food stamp recipients, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) sent the following letter to Governor Scott Walker:
Jul 16th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Who is Scott Walker?
The real, profusely documented story of the man who would be president.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will Teachers Desert Wisconsin?
Many teachers say they feel undervalued. And statistics show turnover of teachers and a reduction in education candidates.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Paul M. Doro
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Condemns State Supreme Court Ruling in John Doe II
“It is not only regrettable; it is downright dangerous,” said Matt Rothschild, the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Statement of Jay Heck of Common Cause in Wisconsin on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Ending Walker John Doe Investigation
Four of the justices of the court were the beneficiaries of dark money spent in their behalf and which was the heart of this case.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Common Cause in Wisconsin
Why Is Minnesota Outperforming Wisconsin?
Does having a Republican or Democratic governor explain the difference?
Jul 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
State Budget Doesn’t Reflect Wisconsin Values
From beginning to end, it is difficult to imagine a budget that less reflects the values of Wisconsinites.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Walker Campaign Finance Report Riddled with Errors
The Democracy Campaign filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Freedom and Prosperity for All
That's what the newly signed budget will bring us, says Wisconsin's governor.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
New Report: Governor Scott Walker’s Disastrous Wisconsin Health Care Record
“WalkerCare: A Bad Prescription for America” documents Scott Walker’s sabotage of health care reform in Wisconsin
Jul 13th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Most Dangerous Governor in America for Women’s Health to Run for President
Gov. Scott Walker Too Extreme for Wisconsin and the Nation
Jul 13th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Dogged by scandals at home, Gov. Walker sets his sights on D.C.
“While Gov. Walker continues to campaign full-time for president on the taxpayers' dime, families here in Wisconsin are being left behind.”
Jul 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Scott Walker Aids Milwaukee Streetcar
In an unexpected move, Walker helps avoid messy situation between city and county.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Governor Scott Walker Signs 2015-2017 State Budget, Lowers Property Taxes Again
Today, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-2017 State Budget into law, keeping his promise to lower the tax burden for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barca Statement on Budget Signing
"... this budget is not a budget for the people of Wisconsin."
Jul 12th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Sen. Shilling statement on budget signing
“Families in Wisconsin deserve better than a part-time governor...”
Jul 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans “Double Down” on their Assault on Open Government
“Republicans want to turn our nonpartisan government watchdog into a partisan lapdog.”
Jul 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Who’s Protecting the Great Lakes?
Leaders like Jim Doyle did, but today's governors are less concerned about issues like algae and diverting water to Waukesha.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
GOP renews effort to limit public transparency ahead of Walker announcement
"Republicans were unsuccessful in their sneak attack on Wisconsin’s open records laws, so naturally their next target is the government watchdog agency that enforces these laws."
Jul 10th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Bowen Demands Action in Response to Escalating Milwaukee Gun Violence
Rep Bowen Statement on Milwaukee Gun Violence
Jul 10th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Council leaders call for removal of last-minute police and fire benefit mandate in state budget
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac
Jul 9th, 2015 by Michael Murphy
Rep. Barca Statement on Passage of Fast-Tracked 20-Week Abortion Ban
“I was extremely surprised, in the midst of so much litigation across the country on this issue, that the Republicans would pass a 20-week abortion bill.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Riemer Statement on the passage of the 2015-2017 State Budge
“The people of Wisconsin deserve a budget that puts Wisconsin kids and families first.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Republicans in Wisconsin Assembly Disregard Medical Experts and Pass Dangerous Abortion Ban in Extraordinary Session
The ban was expedited for passage ahead of Governor Walker’s presidential announcement.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Assembly Republicans Throw Women Under the Bus to Iowa
Republicans put Walker’s presidential ambitions ahead of women’s health and safety
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Statement from Rep. Bowen on Assembly’s Passage of Backwards Republican Budget
“We’ve known from the start that this budget is wrong for Wisconsin.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Commit to Not Degrading Open Records Law
Assembly Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Open Records, Open Government
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Attack on Government Pensions
The most shocking budget provision was a little-understood change in the pension system which lays bare the Republicans’ goals.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans play politics with women’s health, taking options away from pregnant women in medical crisis
Representative Lisa Subeck Questions Fast-Tracked Proposed Abortion Ban
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Rep. Hintz Statement on Budget Final Passage
"Under Republican control, Wisconsin classrooms have been cut by $1.3 billion in state aid."
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
As Governor Walker Readies Presidential Announcement, Assembly Republicans Shockingly Make His Harmful Budget Even Worse
Budget Includes Massive Giveaways to Special Interests on Backs of Wisconsin Children
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republican Budget Declares War on Wisconsin Values
"Republicans have outdone themselves this time around."
Jul 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Why Transportation Costs Are Out of Line
U.S. and Wisconsin use a Soviet model, which results in shortages of funding and long lines of traffic.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Admits Role in Curbing Open Records
Fitzgerald says governor involved and Walker’s office admits his role. Legislative drafting notes hid the authors.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans betray Wisconsinites by passing a state budget that fails to invest in our traditional, shared values
Statement from Senator Larson on Passage of Republican’s Backwards Budget
Jul 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Assembly Leadership Bows to Pressure from Walker, Expedites Vote to Ban Abortion Following Budget
Medical Experts Call Ban a Dangerous Threat to Women’s Health
Jul 7th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
No, It’s Not Cheaper to Keep Them
Subsidy for Bucks' arena won't save money for taxpayers, as Republican Rep. Dean Knudsen has pointed out.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Governor Walker announces $2.2 million in Lift Bridge Aids to four cities
The Lift Bridge Aids program reimburses cities for costs associated with maintaining and operating lift bridges on highways that provide connections to the state trunk highway system.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Center District excluded from arena hearing
The district was the only financial partner of the deal excluded from speaking at today’s hearing.
Jul 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Walker’s All Wrong on Marriage Equality
His backward call for constitutional amendment to overturn historic court ruling could also kill his presidential prospects.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Denise Cawley
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
Governor Scott Walker, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Alberta Darling and Representative John Nygren, released the following statement
Jul 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Legislators’ Shocking Attack on Open Government
Budget provision with no author will decimate open records rules for legislature. It will pass unless there is an outcry from legislators.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Erpenbach on tragic open records changes inserted into budget at 11th hour
“People have the right to know what their government is doing.”
Jul 3rd, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Sen. Taylor statement on committee passage of state budget
“From the day Governor Walker introduced his budget, it was clear he was more focused on Republican primary voters than the people of Wisconsin.”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
State Budget Finale: Tax Breaks for the Rich, Potholes for our Roads and Secrecy for Politicians
Despite a media backlash when Republicans previously announced more tax breaks for the wealthy, the GOP proceeded ahead and cut taxes for individuals who make more than $200,000 a year.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Who Wins From Court’s Obamacare Ruling?
Wisconsin and Walker are both big winners, while Rojo and Paul Ryan look foolish.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
UW Shouldn’t Hide Finalist Names
Provision slipped into budget allows universities to hide names of top candidates for key positions. No other state agencies enjoy this exemption.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?
The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Rotten Return on Federal Taxes Paid
New report shows we’re the fourth worst state in federal spending received. Walker’s policies don’t help.
Jul 1st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
School advocates rally to restore K-12 funding cuts
Republican cuts threaten education opportunities for Wisconsin children
Jun 30th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement from State Senator Chris Larson on the Assembly Republicans’ Arena Proposal
“Democrats remain willing to work with Republicans on the arena deal, however, it is disappointing that our continuous calls for inclusion have been ignored.”
Jun 29th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Walker Aides Pushed for Loan, Now in Default
Records detail VIP treatment of Walker campaign donor William Minahan.
Jun 29th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Statement from State Senator Chris Larson on Affirmation of Marriage Equality For All
“Today, love wins once again nationwide for all Americans. ”
Jun 26th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Sen. Taylor statement on SCOTUS upholding Obamacare
“Today’s ruling is a victory for the more than 6 million people currently covered under the Affordable Care Act and a blow to Scott Walker.”
Jun 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Transit Expansion Urged
Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
