Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly Renting Office Space at State GOP Headquarters
Dan Kelly is showing his partisanship on the campaign trail, right down to sharing an address with the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Journal, 12/12/2019
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Return to Sender: Dan Kelly’s State Court Campaign Lists Same Address As Republican Party of Wisconsin
Dan Kelly’s partisanship is on full display as his campaign lists the Republican Party of Wisconsin as the return address for the nomination papers.
One Wisconsin Now, 12/11/2019Right-Wing Supporters of Dan Kelly Go to Court to Tip Electoral Scales in His Favor
Right-wing supporters of Dan Kelly are going to court to try to purge registered Wisconsinites from poll lists.
One Wisconsin Institute, 11/13/2019Dan Kelly: Applying the Law As His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be
Dan Kelly's record on the court shows he’s instead seen the law as his campaign donors wish it to be.
One Wisconsin Now, 10/29/2019While a Right-wing Legal Group Had a Case Before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Dan Kelly Took Campaign Contributions From Members of Its Board of Directors
One Wisconsin Now reveals he received $1,000 contributions from board members of the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
Door County Pulse, 07/26/2019Brian Hagedorn Sees State Supreme Court As Venue to Advance Partisan, Political Agenda
Brian Hagedorn explicitly urged people to vote for a conservative judicial candidate because it would help advance Walker’s political agenda.
One Wisconsin Now, 02/19/2019Brian Hagedorn’s Past Pays Off … With $18,000 Campaign Contribution From Big Special Interest
Brian Hagedorn’s work as a clerk for former Justice Michael Gableman looks like it’s paying off for his own campaign for the state Supreme Court
One Wisconsin Now, 02/07/2019GOP Power Grabs Pour Gas on ‘resistance’ in Key Midwest States
“Progressives have to defend a Supreme Court seat in April of 2019 — this will help them do that,” said Scot Ross, the executive director of One Wisconsin Now, a liberal outside...
Politico, 12/08/2018GOP Blames Voters Voting for Electoral Defeats, Proposes Plan to Limit Participation in 2020 State High Court Race
Republicans appear to have settled on an explanation for why they lost every statewide race on the ballot in the November 6 elections: Too many voters voted.
One Wisconsin Now, 11/16/2018Scott Walker, Lawmakers Consider Helping Conservative Justice Before Tony Evers Becomes Governor
Analiese Eicher noted Republicans fought plans to hold special elections this year and complained about the cost of past recall elections.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/15/2018One Wisconsin Now Calls Out Rebecca Bradley For Conflicts in Case of Bullying Professor
One Wisconsin Now called on Rebecca Bradley to recuse herself from the case of bullying Professor John McAdams suing to get his job back at Marquette University.
One Wisconsin Now, 04/18/2018Scott Walker Claim of Eric Holder Making Supreme Court Race ‘highly Partisan’ Ignores GOP Role
Republican Gov. Scott Walker raised the issue six days after Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Rebecca Dallet, who was backed by liberals, won election to the high court. Her win in the officially...
PolitiFact, 04/11/2018Michael Screnock Wants to Continue His Public Service on the Supreme Court
He has also faced scrutiny for not saying whether he would step away from cases involving the state’s business lobby, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Wisconsin State Journal, 03/25/2018ICYMI: Michael Screnock Won’t Pledge to Avoid Conflict of Interest As a Judge, Again
Michael Screnock again refused to commit to removing himself from hearing cases as a judge involving his past work as a hired gun attorney for Gov. Scott Walker
One Wisconsin Now, 03/07/2018Big Corporate Special Interest Shows Michael Screnock the Love, Candidate for High Court Signals He’ll Return Their Affection
The latest information on advertising reveals special interests are showing state Supreme Court candidate Michael Screnock the love on Valentine’s Day.
One Wisconsin Now, 02/14/2018Beneficiary of $500,000 Plus Special Interest Groups TV Ad Buys Won’t Support Reform of Judicial Recusal Rule
Michael Screnock’s Rejection of Recusal Rule Reform Signals Special Interests Their Spending on His Election Could Pay Off
One Wisconsin Now, 02/07/2018Editorial: Tim Burns and Rebecca Dallet Are Credible Supreme Court Candidates
Michael Screnock was on the payroll of the legal team defending Governor Walker’s divisive policies in court and working to rig state... district lines.
Capital Times, 02/07/2018Right-Wing Special Interests Spending to Make Michael Screnock Into Right-Wing Media Darling
The special interest allies of Michael Screnock are making their first down payment in the effort to elect him to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
One Wisconsin Now, 02/05/2018Supreme Court Race Showing Its Political Stripes
“What happens is the conservative (candidate) always hides what their ideology is and then the Republican Party uses their entire machine to turn out (votes).”
Wisconsin State Journal, 01/15/2018Tuesday’s Wisconsin Senate Special Election Could Be Bellwether for 2018 Legislative Races
The Wisconsin Alliance for Reform and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce combined to spend about $80,000 on ads in the race.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 01/12/2018One Wisconsin Now Calls for Probe of Michael Screnock
Recent newspaper reports detail the arrests of Michael Screnock and his failure to fully disclose the incidents on his application for a judicial appointment.
One Wisconsin Now, 11/16/2017One Wisconsin Now Statement on Michael Gableman Rumors
A news report says Republican Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman may be in line for a job in the Donald Trump administration.
One Wisconsin Now, 09/13/2017‘Courtquake’: Gableman Won’t Run for Re-election
One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross said Gableman could not have won re-election and so conservatives wanted to rally around a different candidate.
Rhinelander Daily News, 06/17/2017Michael Gableman Won’t Seek a Second Term on State Supreme Court
Jenni Dye, a lawyer and research director for One Wisconsin Now said Gableman’s departure “creates an even bigger opening for challengers.”
Wisconsin State Journal, 06/16/2017One Wisconsin Now Statements Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election
Knowing the public has lost faith in the court, instead of changing their ways, conservatives believe they can win by changing the name on the ballot.
One Wisconsin Now, 06/15/2017Madison Attorney Announces Bid for State Supreme Court
But Jenni Dye, research director for liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, liked Burns’ chances.
Wisconsin State Journal, 05/02/2017Lawyer Candidate for State Supreme Court
But Jenni Dye, research director for liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said Burns has a good chance.
Chippewa Herald, 05/01/2017Wisconsin State Supreme Court Conservatives Reject Petition to Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal
The conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to kill a petition to reform the rules guiding state court judges on when they must recuse.
One Wisconsin Now, 04/20/2017Supreme Court Rejects Campaign Donor Recusal Rules
Jenni Dye, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, decried the court’s actions.
Associated Press, 04/20/2017Wisconsin Citizens and Judicial Watchdogs Support Reform of State Court Rules on Judicial Recusal
Our courts need clear, strong rules requiring judges recuse themselves in cases involving campaign contributors to prevent even the appearance of corruption.
One Wisconsin Now, 04/19/2017What’s at the Center of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Recusal Rule Debate?
Who supports the petition and what do they say about it? Nine groups, plus dozens of individuals, have written to the court supporting the petition.
Capital Times, 04/19/2017Will State High Court Clean Up Its Act and Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal?
To protect the integrity of our courts and maintain public trust in the justice system, judges ought not decide cases involving large campaign contributors.
One Wisconsin Now, 04/05/2017Reform the Rules on Judicial Recusal
The rules need to change, and we’re asking for your help to do it. Add your name, and we'll mail the message below to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices.
One Wisconsin Now, 03/15/2017Wisconsin Supreme Court Urged to Adopt Stricter Rules
Jenni Dye, a research director at the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said in a statement that she's not surprised the court accommodated the group.
Associated Press, 03/15/2017Wisconsin Supreme Court Delays Consideration of Judicial Recusal Petition at Conservative Group’s Request
One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group, said the delay further shows why recusal rules are needed in the state.
Capital Times, 03/15/2017The Prosser Law Library. Really?
Based on his dyspeptic judicial temperament and acts as a judge that have greatly undermined respect and trust in the state’s high court there is little reason to memorialize the tenure of David Prosser.
One Wisconsin Now, 10/12/2016Walker’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Pick Draws Criticism, Praise
One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross called out Kelly’s lack of judicial experience and said his selection was politically-motivated.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 07/27/2016Editorial: Trust Walker to Pick Right-wing Ideologue for State’s High Court
According to... One Wisconsin Now, Kelly was general counsel for the Kern Family Foundation whose founders... have made individual contributions totalling $220,000 to Walker.
Capital Times, 07/23/2016Money Talks: Gov. Walker to Appoint Former Attorney for Major Right-Wing Donors’ Foundation
Media reports say Gov. Scott Walker will announce the nomination of Daniel Kelly to replace retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser late Friday afternoon.
One Wisconsin Now, 07/22/2016Anniversary of Marriage Equality Decision a Powerful Example of Why Courts Matter
You ought to be free to love whomever you want, and you ought not be denied the same rights as others because you want to marry that person. It’s just common sense.
Capital Times, 06/30/2016U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Effort To Restrict Abortion Access
The United States Supreme Court in a 5-3 decision today ruled a Texas law attempting to restrict access to abortion as unconstitutional.
One Wisconsin Institute, 06/27/2016Day 100 of Sen. Ron Johnson Refusing to Do His Job
Ron Johnson has now spent 100 days ignoring the oath he swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution and refusing to do his job.
One Wisconsin Institute, 06/24/2016Will Rebecca Bradley Refuse to Recuse From Case Involving Campaign’s Top Booster?
To continue on a case where she has such obvious conflict of interest would show that her ethics are as warped as her views she expressed on the LGBTQ community.
One Wisconsin Now, 06/21/2016Walker Releases Names of Potential Prosser Replacements
More than half of the applicants vying to replace retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser already owe their jobs to Gov. Scott Walker – and now he could tap one of...
WISN-TV, 05/20/2016Wisconsin Supreme Court Deals Walker Loss on Education Case
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court dealt Gov. Scott Walker a defeat on Wednesday, upholding a ruling that preserves the independence of the state’s elected education secretary and denies the governor veto power...
Chicago Tribune, 05/18/2016New Poll Shows Wisconsinites Overwhelmingly Want Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job, Hold Fair Hearing, Timely Vote on U.S. Supreme Court Nominee
New polling finds overwhelming support among Wisconsin voters for holding fair hearings and a timely vote on the President’s SCOTUS nominee.
One Wisconsin Institute, 05/09/2016Is Ron Johnson Doing His Job?
It’s a yes or no answer to the question of whether Sen. Ron Johnson is doing his job, and we’ve launched a new site to provide people with the answer.
One Wisconsin Institute, 05/03/2016Will Federal Court Obstructionist U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Call on Gov. Walker to Wait Until After Election to Appoint New State Supreme Court Justice?
If anyone should have to wait to fill a judicial vacancy until after the next election, it’s Scott Walker, and if anyone should tell him to do so it should be Ron Johnson.
One Wisconsin Institute, 04/29/2016