Romney-Ryan: Putting More Tax Breaks for Billionaires on the Backs of Students
At a rally today outside Rep. Paul Ryan’s Janesville office, One Wisconsin Now denounced the regressive Romney-Ryan budget scheme
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One Wisconsin Now Demands ‘Pick One, Paul’
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now is demanding newly-minted Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan “pick one” when it comes to running for election on the national ticket and for re-election to Congress at the same time. Multi-millionaire Ryan, whose budget scheme would essentially end Medicare as we know it while giving massive tax breaks […]
Romney-Ryan: Millionaires Before the Middle Class
The Romney-Ryan vision for American is the next generations being virtual indentured servants to student loan debt.
New Report Details Walker Exploitation of Recall Fundraising Loophole
MADISON, Wis. — A comprehensive report from One Wisconsin Now and United Wisconsin shows how Gov. Scott Walker raised over $7 million by exploiting the unlimited campaign finance recall loophole and provides a detailed perspective on the out-of-state and in-state donors who bankrolled Walker’s win in June. “Scott Walker exploited the recall election rules to […]
Romney and Ryan are too extreme: Scot Ross speaks out
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross doesn’t mince words when it comes to Paul Ryan’s budget – he calls it as he sees it in Ryan’s Hometown Janesville, Wisconsin. …Ross passionately explain[s] how the economic policies of Paul Ryan are a slap in the face to out Wisconsin Values. [Milwaukee Community Journal]
OWN Sunday Breakfast Hash: “Worst. Sequel. Ever.”
With few exceptions, sequels always pale when compared with the original. There are usually more car chases, faster edits and the awkward repackaging of the same jokes from the original. So as we watch the debate over who will serve as the leader of the free world, it is abundantly clear Mitt Romney and the […]
Friedman Failures Drive Walker’s Wisconsin
Scott Walker resurrected the late-Milton Friedman’s trickle down economic policies in Wisconsin, and it’s buried job creation for middle class families.
Refuses to Answer Why He Caved In and Voted with Scott Walker to throw Millions in Tax Giveaways to Big Corporations
Mark Pocan today released a false, negative attack ad against Kelda Roys that fails to answer the fundamental question of why he caved in and voted with Governor Scott Walker on AB3 and AB4 to throw millions of dollars in tax giveaways to big corporations. [Kelda for Congress Website]
Sunday Breakfast with OWN: The Progressive Check on Scott Walker’s Imbalance
Unchecked GOP power in state government over the last 18 months has stripped workers of rights, endangered free and fair elections and taken our public resources and given it to the wealthy and corporations. A progressive Senate majority that can block more GOP abuses of power is, in the paraphrased words of our Vice President, […]
Paul’s Pals Sell Out Middle Class, Working Families, Farmers, Seniors and Students in Campaign Cash Grab
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, author of the “Ryan budget”, will be in Platteville and Monroe on Friday to headline fundraising events for State Representatives Travis Tranel and Howard Marklein.
Cullen Quits Senate Democratic Caucus
State Sen. Tim Cullen quit the Senate Democratic caucus Tuesday, saying Senate Democratic leader Mark Miller had snubbed him by refusing to give him a meaningful committee chairmanship. Miller won support from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. The group’s executive director, Scot Ross, issued a statement thanking Miller “for refusing to buckle to Sen. […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Cullen Escapade
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding news in the Wisconsin State Senate today that Sen. Tim Cullen will refuse to caucus with Senate Democrats because they would not remove Jon Erpenbach as chair of the Senate Health Committee in favor of him.
Prosser Lack of Payment on Legal Debt Raises Questions
MADISON, Wis. — Recently released public records reveal that Supreme Court Justice David Prosser owes a politically connected law firm over $220,000 in legal bills, but has not paid a dime towards that bill in over a year. The firm in question has had attorneys appear before the court in the time since Prosser racked […]
Who Will Walker Blame for Latest Job Loss?
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements related to the sad news that once again Wisconsin has lost jobs under the failed policies of Gov. Scott Walker. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate rose and the state lost 13,200 jobs in June. “Who will Scott Walker blame for the latest job […]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Voter ID Injunction
Scott Walker and his allies have lied over and over again, spewing baseless claims of voter impropriety where there is none. Just this week, their claims in Racine were shown to be completely fraudulent.
Obamacare Helps Waukesha County Company Expand
MADISON, Wis. — While Gov. Scott Walker refuses to implement health care exchanges in Wisconsin, Minnesota’s progress on offering consumers and businesses the opportunity to leverage their resources to purchase affordable, private health insurance will, according to recent news reports, create 100 new jobs at Waukesha County based Connecture, Inc. “It’s ridiculous that Gov. Walker […]
Scot Ross: The real reason Wanggaard didn’t sue
For the last month, un-elected state Sen Van Wanggaard and the right wing have been whipping up their tea party electoral base with innuendo and accusations of a conspiracy to steal the election from the “good people” of Racine County. Because a court would have required the Republicans to provide real proof to back up […] [Capital Times]
Calling out the phony outrage of voter fraud in Racine; prove it.
Taking the lead, One Wisconsin Now wants answers, and they want them now. Dragging this thing out in the press gives the advantage to right wing propagandists, muddying the waters around our electoral system, and vilifying voters and poll volunteers, and generally establishing a history of “defending the vote.” [Democurmudgeon]
Racine officials pressured to reveal results of voter irregularity investigation
One Wisconsin Now issued a press release Friday turning up the heat on the Racine County District Attorney and the Racine County Sheriff to let people know what they found investigating claims of voting irregularities from the June 5 recall elections. [Mount Pleasant Patch]
DA Won’t File Charges in Alleged Voting Irregularities in Recall Election
No criminal charges will be filed in connection with alleged voting irregularities in the June 5 recall election, the Racine County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. District Attorney Rich Chiapete said his office received four separate complaints and while a complete investigation into the allegations was conducted, the information “did not rise to the level […] [Caledonia Patch]
One Wisconsin Now Calls on Racine County Sheriff and District Attorney to Release Results of Senate Recall Election “Investigation”
MADISON, Wis. — With a recount confirming and the Government Accountability Board certifying the results of the June 5th election for the 21st Senate District, One Wisconsin Now Executive director Scot Ross called on the Racine County Sheriff and District Attorney to make public the results of an investigation of the conduct of the election. […]
Walker remains relentless in his “War on Women”
Gov. Scott Walker announced his refusal to implement any provisions of Obama's Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin, putting women's health at risk yet again
Wanggaard Will Not File Recall Recount Appeal
The election results from both June 5 recall election in the 21st State Senate District and the subsequent recount will stand as incumbent Republican Van Wanggaard decided Tuesday not to challenge the results that show him losing to Democrat John Lehman by more than 800 votes. “My first call this morning was to leave a […] [Mount Pleasant Patch]
While Walker Rewards Corporations, Pres. Obama Focuses on Protecting Middle Class
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding President Obama’s call for Congress to extend tax breaks for the middle class while allowing those for the wealthiest Americans to expire. “President Obama knows that a strong middle class is the only way to create a strong economy. It’s […]
Final Tally In For Gov. Walker’s Cash Grab
MADISON, Wis. — An analysis of campaign finance reports by One Wisconsin Now found Gov. Walker’s record spending in the June 5th recall election was overwhelmingly fueled by large contributions from the wealthy and out-of-state donors. One Wisconsin Now spokesperson Mike Browne commented, “It’s too bad Gov. Walker isn’t as good at running the state […]
Rep. Vos Claims No Documents Related to Legal Work, Court Filings on his Behalf in Response to One Wisconsin Now Open Records Request
Either Rep. Robin Vos was shockingly willing to allow himself to be used by third parties in this case, or he took deliberate steps to not generate records.
Recount Final Total: Lehman Wins By 819 Votes
Monday, with Democrat John Lehman remaining the victor in the recall race against Republican Van Wanggaard. The final vote total: Lehman 36,358; Wanggaard 35,539, a difference of 819 votes. [Brookfield Patch]
Respect the Integrity of the John Doe Inquiry
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this week that popular radio personality Charlie Sykes received leaked information about individuals who might be charged in the John Doe investigation of criminal wrongdoing by aides and allies of Gov. Scott Walker. Watchdog groups like One Wisconsin Now are calling on Sykes’ superiors to reprimand him. [Capital Times]
One Wisconsin Now Calls for Reprimand of Charlie Sykes Over Dishonesty
MADISON, Wis. — In a letter to Journal Communications CEO Steven Smith, One Wisconsin Now called for a public reprimand of right-wing radio show host Charlie Sykes for his for his conduct related to the “John Doe” criminal investigation of Gov. Walker’s close aides and associates. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross commented, “We […]
Gov. Walker: No implementing ObamaCare until after elections
Governor Scott Walker says Wisconsin still will not work to implement so-called Obamacare. Republicans in Congress and GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney have vowed to repeal the law. The liberal group One Wisconsin Now says Walker and Republicans need to, “stop fighting against consumers.” In a statement, Deputy Director Mike Browne says, “Consumers now have […] [WTAQ]
Reaction pours in over historic court ruling on health care
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld President Barack Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which is commonly referred to as “Obamacare.” ne Wisconsin Now deputy director Mike Browne said, “One of Gov. Walker’s first acts upon taking office was authorizing the use of taxpayer dollars to sue to repeal Obamacare. Thankfully, the U.S. Supreme […] [Biz Times]
Wis. Officials react to health care ruling
Wisconsin political leaders on both sides of the federal health care debate reacted quickly and sharply to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which opponents dub “Obamacare. The liberal group One Wisconsin Now says Walker and Republicans need to, “stop fighting against consumers.” In a statement, Deputy Director Mike Browne says, […] [Janesville Gazette]
Wisconsin reacts to court ruling on health care reform
One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne: “It’s time for Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans to stop fighting against Wisconsin consumers and work with Democrats to implement health insurance reform.” [WLUK-TV]
Statement of One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding “ObamaCare”
One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne released the following statements on the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding “ObamaCare.”
Republican National Committee Funding in Voter ID Lawsuit Uncovered in Investigation of One Wisconsin Now Ethics Complaint
RNC chair Reince Priebus has returned to Wisconsin to write the next chapter in his longstanding crusade to prevent people who vote against Republicans from exercising their right to vote.
RNC funded lawmaker’s request to intervene in voter ID case
The effort to intervene in a voter ID lawsuit that spurred controversy for two state lawmakers was funded by the Republican National Committee. The liberal group One Wisconsin Now has asked the accountability board to investigate the legal work done for the two lawmakers. The board has not said if it is considering any sanctions […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Rep. Vos entangled in yet another ethics scandal
Rep. Robin Vos is fast developing a reputation as the most scandal-plagued member of the Legislature. Though ethics laws are clear on the fact that it is illegal for legislators to accept gifts of legal services — which can be worth tens of thousands of dollars — Vos engaged private lawyers to represent him in […] [Capital Times]
Rep. Vos entangled in yet another ethics scandal
Via the Cap Times: Rep. Robin Vos is fast developing a reputation as the most scandal-plagued member of the Legislature.
Voter ID cases unlikely to be decided by election day
A judge is expected to rule next month on a challenge to Wisconsin’s photo ID law. The decision would come weeks before this fall’s primary elections. Yet, as WUWM’s Ann-Elise Henzl reports, it is unlikely the state’s policy will be set in stone, by the time voters go to the polls. Groups have filed four […] [WUWM]
One Wisconsin Now Makes Open Records Request to Get Answers in Rep. Vos Ethics Investigation
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now announced the filing of an open records request of top GOP legislator Rep. Robin Vos and his staff in order to get answers to questions about his involvement in an apparently illegal scheme to provide free legal work on his behalf. “Rep Vos is trying whitewash potentially serious violations […]
Vos drops out of voter ID lawsuit after conflict of interest suggested
Vos’ withdrawal comes after the state Government Accountability Board said last week that his participation in the suit could be a conflict of interest, Vos said Friday. The lawsuit will move forward without him. Wisconsin’s voter ID law, which Democrats object to but Republicans support, requires voters show a valid photo ID at the polls. […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Rep. Vos Pulls Out Of Voter ID Lawsuit But Questions Remain as Ethics Scandal Deepens
One Wisconsin Now filed a complaint calling for an investigation because state ethics laws are crystal clear - it is illegal for elected officials to get benefits like free legal work because of their position.
Under pressure, Vos pulls out
Rep. Robin Vos announced he is withdrawing from a voter ID lawsuit amidst a growing ethics scandal about how legal work being done on his behalf was being paid.
Vos pulls his name from attempt to intervene in photo ID case
second state lawmaker is pulling his name from an effort to intervene in a lawsuit over the state’s photo ID law. Rep. Robin Vos (R-Rochester), the influential co-chairman of the Legislature’s budget committee, said he was withdrawing his name from a motion filed in the case after questions were raised about whether he was violating […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Lawmaker Drops Out of Photo ID Lawsuit
State Representative Bob Ziegelbauer (I-Manitowoc) says he’s no longer involved in a lawsuit seeking to preserve Wisconsin’s Voter ID law, following questions about how attorney fees in the case were being paid for. Liberal group One Wisconsin Now has asked the Government Accountability Board to determine if the Manitowoc Independent and Republican state Representative Robin […] [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Manitowoc Rep. Ziegelbauer Withdraws Voter ID Law Request Amid Complaint
A state lawmaker says he’s no longer trying to intervene in a lawsuit so he could try to preserve Wisconsin’s photo ID law for voting. Independent Bob Ziegelbauer of Manitowoc withdrew his request, after the Government Accountability Board received a complaint about it. The liberal group One Wisconsin Now asked the Board to determine if […] [WTAQ]
Regardless of Recall Outcome, Progressive Policy Push Persists
Milwaukee Ald. Bob Bauman wants to see evidence from Waukesha that effective public transportation for job access is available to Milwaukee residents before Waukesha negotiates about a water sale. You either believe in equal opportunity, and regional actions, or you don’t. One Wisconsin Now is pushing for disclosure about the provision of legal services to Republican lawmakers […] [The Political Environment]
Ziegelbauer Drops Out of Suit; Vos Still Silent on Legal Fee Scandal
MADISON, Wis. — State Rep. Robin Vos (R-Burlington) is still refusing to disclose who is paying the legal fees for him to appeal a judge’s decision to block implementation of the Republican Voter ID bill. In response to an ethics complaint filed against Vos and Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer (I-Manitowoc) by One Wisconsin Now’s Executive Director […]
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Vos, Ziegelbauer
The head of a liberal group filed a complaint against two lawmakers Monday arguing they had violated the state’s ethics code by receiving free legal services. Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, filed the complaint against Rep. Robin Vos (R-Burlington) and Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer (I-Manitowoc) based on a Journal Sentinel report that the two were refusing to […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now Files Ethics Complaint Against Robin Vos, Bob Ziegelbauer over Free Legal Fees
MADISON, Wis. — State Reps. Robin Vos (R-Burlington) Bob Ziegelbauer (I-Manitowoc) violated state ethic laws by accepting free legal counsel related to their efforts to join a lawsuit over the state’s Jim Crow-era voter identification legislation, according to a complaint filed today by One Wisconsin Now with the state’s Government Accountability Board. “The ethics line […]