Venture Capitalist Einhorn paid for voter fraud billboards
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, issued a statement Monday raising several questions for the Einhorns. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
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Little known Wisconsin foundation behind ‘voter fraud’ billboards
When Scot Ross heard about more than a dozen billboards going up in largely minority neighborhoods around Cleveland, Ohio, bearing ominous images of the legal penalties for voter fraud, the story had a familiar ring. [theGrio]
Obama and Romney to visit Wisconsin again
Neither of the two leading presidential candidates are through with Wisconsin quite yet as both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama announced upcoming visits to Wisconsin this week. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will speak in West Allis on Monday evening while Obama is set to visit Green Bay Tuesday evening. This is not the first […] [Badger Herald]
Revealed: Joint Investigation by One Wisconsin Now & theGrio Uncovers Anonymous Funder of Voter Suppression Billboards
This was not an act of free speech, but an expression of racism as despicable as the 'whites only' signs of the Jim Crow South.
Dark Money Fueled by Little-Known Organizations
Scot Ross of "One Wisconsin Now" joins Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests to dig into the details on the Bradley Foundation, what is called the "big granddaddy of political money that no one knows about." [MSNBC]
Student loan debt threatens economy
Research by One Wisconsin Institute reveals that Wisconsin household's share of the student loan debt burden has a dramatic impact on their spending decisions. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Tommy! Busted.
MADISON, Wis. — In his run for United States Senate, Tommy Thompson has made numerous outlandish claims, and among the claims he’s been most vociferous about is, “I’ve lived my whole life here”. But according to research gathered by One Wisconsin Now and released today in a video, that claim is simply not accurate. One […]
Rep. Tiffany Silent on Rampant Mismanagement of Taxpayer Funds at State Economic Development Agency
MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Tom Tiffany paid no state income tax in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010, and his businesses have paid nothing since 2001 and 2008 respectively. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross wondered if this lack of “skin in the game” accounts for Rep. Tiffany’s silence amid reports the state’s […]
John Macco On Equal Pay for Women: Doesn’t Get It or Doesn’t Care?
MADISON, Wis. — At a public forum this week, State Senate candidate John Macco supported the repeal of Wisconsin ‘s equal pay law. Despite reports that full-time working women lose over $9 million annually in Wisconsin as a result of a gender pay gap and a new, national study finding women were paid only 82% […]
So Howard Marklein, Warren Petryk and Pat Snyder Walk Down a Street … And the Joke’s on Us
It says something about Marklein, Petryk and Snyder that these three don’t even stand on their own town’s Main Street or in a local factory to film their campaign ads, and it’s not hard-working and independent.
Scott Krug Bellies Up to the Public Trough
Between 2009 and 2011 Scott Krug has been paid $49,943 by state taxpayers as a legislator and at least $12,000 more from the state of Wisconsin
Walker hires interim CEO for WEDC
“Walker’s WEDC has come up so short because there is no accountability in handing out millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded giveaways to businesses,” Ross said. “And Walker’s ‘solution’ is to put a board member from the state’s biggest business lobby in charge.” [Badger Herald]
Statements on Clear Channel Decision to Remove Voter Suppression Billboards
These billboards were an assault on the voters and the people of Wisconsin deserve to know who paid to attack the sacred right to vote in such an unseemly manner.
Over 2,000 Sign One Wisconsin Now Petition Demanding Clear Channel Yank Racist Voter Suppression Billboards
More than 2,000 people have signed One Wisconsin Now's petition demanding Clear Channel remove the voter suppression billboards targeting minority communities in Milwaukee.
WEDC loses track of $8M in past due loans
“Gov. Walker’s WEDC has proven to be as unaccountable and unsuccessful at getting the job done for Wisconsin as critics said it would be,” said One Wisconsin Now. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Vandermeer Would Contribute Nothing to Debate Over Tax Fairness, Much Like Her State Income Taxes
How would her and her business not paying state income taxes add to the debate about how to make sure the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share.
Mary Czaja: No Help on Health Insurance for Thousands of Uninsured Wisconsinites, No State Income Taxes Paid by Her Four Times in Recent Years
MADISON, Wis. — State Assembly candidate Mary Czaja, who touts her involvement with an association that lobbied against bipartisan legislation that could have made comprehensive health insurance available to an estimated 156,000 uninsured individuals and 35,000 farmers, paid no state income taxes in 2010, 2008, 2007 or 2004 according to state Department of Revenue records. […]
John Macco’s Wife Endorses Him in TV Ad
The views John Macco's wife shares and endorses are not only outlandish and thoroughly discredited, they are racist and offensive.
New Audio: What Did Tommy Mean, Now?
MADISON, Wis. — In advance of the second debate between U.S. Senate candidates Tommy Thompson and U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin, One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross wondered whom the subject of the Thompson campaign’s next offensive comment will be. New audio obtained by One Wisconsin Now raises even more questions about Thompson’s values. Ross […]
FEC Complaint Take Two: Paul Ryan Misusing Funds?
Seems that the Romney-Ryan ticket just can’t seem to keep the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) off its back. First, one of Mitt Romney’s fat cat corporate supporters, had a complaint filed against it for allegedly threatening employees if they did not attend a Romney rally, and now the GOP’s Boy Wonder, Paul Ryan, has had a complaint […] [VeracityStew]
Simple Questions Rick Gudex Must Address
There’s no question Rick Gudex supports some of the most extreme policies we’ve seen in recent memory in Wisconsin. He needs to come clean and explain to the public why he does and why he’s been lying to them about it.
Czaja on Health Care: ‘If I Can’t Sell It, You Can’t Have It’
Assembly candidate Mary Czaja touts her experience lobbying on health insurance issues. But according to state lobbying reports, the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin with which Czaja is associated, formally opposed and worked to kill bills that could have helped tens of thousands of farmers, small business owners and self-employed get comprehensive health insurance coverage […]
Clear Channel Owes Public Exposure of Racist Voter Suppression Billboards’ Client
One Wisconsin Institute joined community leaders and organizations in Milwaukee for a press conference about the dozens of voter suppression billboards, targeting communities of color.
Student Loan Debt Reaches $1 Trillion
Student loan debt has become an economic crisis across the nation. Researchers with One Wisconsin Institute and student leaders presented findings on the debt crisis. [KBJR-TV]
He Did It Again: Senate Candidate Rick Gudex Lies, Again, About Support for the Radical Constitutional Amendment That He Signed On To
In a radio interview today, State Senate candidate Rick Gudex lied, again, about his support for a radical state constitutional amendment that would ban all abortions including for victims of rape and when the mother’s life is endangered.
Czaja on Health Care: ‘If I Can’t Sell It, You Can’t Have It’
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly candidate Mary Czaja touts her experience lobbying on health insurance issues. But according to state lobbying reports, the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin with which Czaja is associated, formally opposed and worked to kill bills that could have helped tens of thousands of farmers, small business owners and self-employed get comprehensive […]
What Else Does Republican John Macco’s Spouse Have to Say?
It’s no surprise the wife of state Senate candidate John Macco (R-Green Bay) endorses his campaign. But according to One Wisconsin Now, she has, much like U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson’s son Jason, shared and advocated racially charged, discredited right-wing attacks regarding President Obama.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Top Walker Aide Pleading Guilty to Felony Misconduct in Office
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements related to the announcement that Kelly Rindfleisch will plead guilty to one count of felony misconduct in public office for her actions as Deputy Chief of Staff to Scott Walker while he was Milwaukee County Executive: “You cannot understate the seriousness […]
One Wisconsin Now Files Federal Elections Commission Complaint Against Rep. Paul Ryan
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now today filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission alleging U.S. Representative and GOP Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan is improperly using Congressional campaign funds to boost the Republican Presidential ticket. Ryan, who has claimed he has a 25-point lead in the U.S. House race according to a poll […]
Rindfleisch may plead guilty
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said Rindfleisch agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in their ongoing John Doe investigation, which has been focused on Walker’s county executive office. Ross emphasized Rindfleisch was one of Walker’s top aides, which may reflect badly on him. “We’ll have to see what the plea deal was and what […] [Badger Herald]
Is Wisconsin Journal Broadcasting Grooming The Next Glenn Beck?
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now, a statewide progressive organization, agreed: “A news organization that’s creating a position to explicitly promote conservative politics? Even Fox News has shown more restraint. The shame of this is that the fine work done by exceptional journalists at their stations in Wisconsin is now under a cloud because […] [Media Matters]
John Macco’s Record Opposing Taxes: Late Eight Times on His Local Property Taxes, State Tax Warrant Issued for Unpaid Income Taxes
MADISON, Wis. — State Senate candidate John Macco has a record of opposing taxes, at least when it comes to paying his own on time, based on a review of state and local tax records conducted by One Wisconsin Now. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross commented, “A candidate for public office saying they’re […]
Swing-State Billboards Warning Against Voter Fraud Stir Backlash
“I think that these billboards are designed to suppress the vote. That is their intention,” says Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Institute. [NPR]
Rick Gudex Claims He Hasn’t Endorsed the Radical Constitutional Amendment That He Endorsed
Gudex denied that he endorsed, or even read in its entirety, a radical state constitutional amendment that he endorsed in a candidate questionnaire earlier this year.
Milwaukee Marathon to feature 20-Mile ‘Paul Ryan Finish Line’
One Wisconsin Now, a progressive research and advocacy group, will host a “Paul Ryan Finish Line” at mile 20 of Sunday’s Milwaukee Marathon to highlight how the Romney-Ryan plan comes up short for Wisconsin’s middle class families according to Executive Director Scot Ross. [The Paul Ryan Watch]
Madison Politiscope: Liberal group creates blog for Wisconsin’s ‘dumb senator’
One Wisconsin Now unveiled a new blog, Our Dumb Senator, dedicated to the alleged intellectual shortcomings of Wisconsin’s junior senator, Ron Johnson. [Capital Times]
One Wisconsin Now to Welcome Milwaukee Marathoners to the ‘Paul Ryan Finish Line’
One Wisconsin Now will be hosting a “Paul Ryan Finish Line” at mile 20 of Sunday’s Milwaukee Marathon to highlight how the Romney-Ryan plan comes up short for Wisconsin’s middle class families according to Executive Director Scot Ross.
He Said What?
It is almost unbelievable that a single elected official could make so many wrongheaded, ill-informed and outright offensive public statements in such a short time.
Gudex Scrubs Campaign Website
State Senate candidate Rick Gudex has re-written a key section of the “policy” page on his campaign’s website, raising questions about what he’s trying to hide from the public.
Student Loans Hurt Economy
One Wisconsin Institute conducted a survey of 2,700 state residents that showed over one-third of individuals with bachelors or advanced degrees have outstanding student loan payments. [Badger Herald]
Grant to fund UW foreign language courses for military officers-in-training
A new study [by One Wisconsin Institute] quantifies the economic gut punch that many young adults in Wisconsin feel from student loan debt. [Wisconsin State Journal]
The Impact of Student Loan Debt on Wisconsin’s Economy
Our research confirms the detrimental economic impact of student loan debt, finding it negatively affects new car purchasing and home ownership.
Student loan debt deepens
One in five American households now owes money on student loans – more than double the percentage of households and nearly triple the average amount of college debt of two decades ago. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Research shows impact of student loan debt
Scot Ross, Executive Director of the Institute for One Wisconsin, a Madison-based group with a liberal orientation, said they received 2650 responses to a survey on student debt in the state. Findings include the loss of $200 million in new car purchasing power, and decreased chances of home ownership, as people struggle to pay student loans. […] [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Student debt up 15 percent since 2007, Pew report finds
A recent report from the Pew Research Center shows a 15 percent increase in student debt since 2007, leaving one in five families in the U.S. with student debt. A statement from left-leaning advocacy group One Wisconsin Now said the national student debt bill is at $1 trillion. [Badger Herald]
New Research Shows Trillion Dollar Student Loan Debt a Drag on Wisconsin Economy
As student loan debt tops one trillion dollars nationally federal officials are pointing to the debt crisis as a drag on economic recovery efforts.
Walker’s petition initiative undermines Supreme Court
In response, an activist group known as One Wisconsin Now has started its own petition initiative to match Walker’s fundraising efforts. The organization asks signers to “Stand with the Constitution,” referring to the ruling made by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas, who believed Walker’s law violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. […] [Badger Herald]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Confirmation on Total Lack of Voter Fraud
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements related to national and state media analysis showing a complete lack of widespread voter irregularity, despite a near-decade long claim by voter suppression organizations and conservative elected officials. “We have final, irrefutable confirmation: voter fraud is a fantasy. The only real […]
Rep. Tiffany AWOL in Effort to Extend Waiver for SeniorCare Prescription Drug Program
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program has helped state seniors save an estimated $100 million on the cost of their prescription drugs. Yet Rep. Tom Tiffany was conspicuously absent as a number of his Assembly Republican colleagues signed a letter urging federal officials to extend the waiver that allows the program to continue to operate. […]
Right-Wing Irony Parade Adds Another Act
The ironic cavalcade of right-wing politicians rallying for unaccountable privatization in a publicly run building just upped the ante with the addition of Lt. Gov. Kleefisch to the roster of speakers.