One Wisconsin Now Congratulates AFL-CIO President-Elect Stephanie Bloomingdale
Stephanie Bloomingdale, Vice-President of the One Wisconsin Now Board of Directors, was voted President-elect of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO today.
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Atty. General Brad Schimel is an incompetent, corrupt and self-aggrandizing stain on his office
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now summed up the shameless behavior with the quip, “Schimel put the AG in swag.” [Wisconsin Gazette]
Lt. Gov. candidate Mandela Barnes compares Trump immigration policies to a ‘race to create a superior race’
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, took a shot at Trump's sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in response. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Will Scott Walker and Brad Schimel Denounce Donald Trump’s Sickening Attack on Assault Victim?
The choice for Scott Walker and Brad Schimel is simple: denounce Donald Trump immediately and unequivocally, or join him as unfit to serve in public office.
Scott Walker Scheme to Use State Airplane to Film Campaign Ad Similar to Incident in Which Former GOP Governor McCallum Was Investigated by Wisconsin Ethics Board
Scott Walker Scheme to Use State Airplane to Film Campaign Ad Similar to Incident in Which Former GOP Governor McCallum Was Investigated by Ethics Board.
The Best Governor Money Can Buy
One Wisconsin Now found that 60 percent of the money awarded by WEDC went to companies that donated $2.1 million to Walker. [Urban Milwaukee]
Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising
Trailing in the polls and desperate to continue his quarter century political career, Scott Walker is “getting back to basics.”
One Wisconsin Now on Marquette University Law School Poll
Statements on the latest Marquette Law School Poll that says Tony Evers is ahead of Scott Walker and that Walker’s approval numbers are underwater.
Report: Bradley Foundation Has Spent $154 Million on Higher Education Agenda
Bradley Foundation Underwrites Efforts to Suppress Student Speech on College Campuses, Funds University Professors to Generate Promotional Propaganda.
A Tweetstorm of Scott Walker Racism
Scot Walker’s track record of policy decisions in Wisconsin shows a candidate who often actively pursues stances that would undermine racial and social justice.
Does Scott Walker Still Believe Accused Perpetrator of Sexual Assault Brett Kavanaugh Fits Criteria He Looks For In Judicial Candidates?
Gov. Scott Walker was quick to publicly praise Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Another Brad Schimel Blunder: Attorney General’s Pick to Run Office of School Safety Stands to Personally Profit From Fund She Oversees
Days before being announced as Brad Schimel’s pick to run the Office of School Safety, Kristen Devitt incorporated a business offering school safety trainings.
Plain Talk: Kimberly-Clark’s gone too far with corporate greed
That's interesting in light of the fact that One Wisconsin Now has reported that K-C paid a total of $1 in state taxes the past four years. [Capital Times]
Kimberly-Clark Wants Wisconsin’s Commitment on Tax Incentives
One Wisconsin Now recently said that Kimberly-Clark is pressuring the state for tax incentives, even though it pays virtually no income taxes to Wisconsin. [Bloomberg]
Another Attorney General Not Named Brad Schimel Sues Opioid Manufacturer
The GOP A.G. of Colorado is suing Purdue Pharma, alleging the drug manufacturer engaged in “fraudulent and deceptive marketing of prescription opioids.”
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Scott Walker Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme
Kimberly-Clark has had $1 in Wisconsin state net tax burden the last four years available. Now Gov. Walker is calling for the passage of a giveaway.
One Wisconsin Now Delivers Testimony Before Federal Government Committee Considering Changes to Student Loan Rules
One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher today delivered testimony at a public hearing before a federal negotiated rule-making committee.
Student Debt Becomes WISGOP 2018 Panic Room Issue
John Nygren has been seeking information about a program in Connecticut that helps borrowers there refinance their student loans at lower interest rates.
Testimony Before Federal Government Committee Considering Changes to Student Loan Rules
The Betsy DeVos Department of Education and the Scott Walker administration are moving to make the student loan debt system problems worse, not better.
DeVos plan riles higher education officials
“Students and borrowers are not asking for much,” said Analiese Eicher, program director of the Madison-based One Wisconsin Now. [Kenosha News]
Ad Targets Scott Walker’s Serial Misuse and Abuse of Taxpayer-Funded State Planes
His new motto is ‘I fly, you buy’ and our research and ad shows Scott Walker is not the same guy he’s been trying to sell to Wisconsin.
Brad Schimel Withholding Rape Kit Release Documents
Brad Schimel admitted at his own press conference he was only concerned about the election and not the victims of these crimes and preventing future crimes.
Schimel’s First Ad Features Sheriff Investigated by FBI
"Brad Schimel is being endorsed by a sheriff who's afraid to face voters this fall because he may be under investigation," Scot Ross, of One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Walker unveils more details for student debt relief proposal
Analiese Eicher from One Wisconsin Now, a left-leaning think-tank, said the tax credit will not be enough to help borrowers with their monthly payments. [Badger Herald]
Smoking Gun Evidence Exposes Gov. Scott Walker Lying About Scheme to Use State Plane to Fly For Campaign TV Ad Shoot
With this new evidence we’ve also exposed his lying and scheming to avoid his obligation to pay the state back for his improper use of the state plane.
Looking At The Student Loan Debt Crisis
In the United States right now, student loan debt is second only to home mortgage debt. How did we get here? Molly Stentz talks to Analiese Eicher. [WORT-FM]
Scott Walker took 127 more flights last year than scrutinized New York governor
One Wisconsin Now recently reported on Walker’s taxpayer-funded airplane travel since September 2015 when he dropped out of the presidential race. [Wisconsin State Journal]
The Wisconsin Race For Governor
Scot Ross joined Joy Reid to discuss Wisconsin's 2018 gubernatorial race where public education advocate Tony Evers faces Scott Walker. [MSNBC]
New Evidence Shows Gov. Scott Walker’s Excuse for Using State Plane to Film Campaign Ad Doesn’t Fly
Information obtained today by One Wisconsin Now shows the Governor’s office intentionally scheduled an event at Nicolet Technical College on July 17.
Gov. Scott Walker Kicks Off NFL Season Trying to Stoke Racial Division, Resentment
Scott Walker should spend some time reflecting on how his policies have led Wisconsin to be ranked the worst state for black Americans.
Gov. Scott Walker’s Foxconn Effect Includes $56,000 in Taxpayer-Funded ‘Walker Air’ Fly Arounds
One Wisconsin Now has found the frequently flying Governor’s air travels to promote the Foxconn deal are adding over $56,000 to the taxpayer tab.
Kerkman denies employment by Vos influences her votes
Samantha Kerkman said Tuesday she has nothing to hide and did nothing illegal in working for companies owned by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, a fellow Republican. [Kenosha News]
Madison Democrats seek investigation into Walker’s travel expenses
One Wisconsin Now indicated Walker used $2,017 in state funds to fly to Rhinelander on July 17, the day he filmed a new ad for his gubernatorial... campaign. [Daily Cardinal]
Scott Walker Flew to Green Bay TV Market Six Straight Days Before Green Bay Area State Senate Special Election
A review of Scott Walker’s serial misuse of state airplanes has revealed he used a state plane to fly to the Green Bay area prior to a special election.
DPW blasts Scott Walker for illegal state plane use in new video
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has released a new video entitled “We All Pay for Scott Walker’s Ambitions.” [Democratic Party of Wisconsin]
Liberal group continues to attack Scott Walker on state plane use
One Wisconsin Now argued Walker misused taxpayer dollars by using a state plane for an official visit to Rhinelander before filming a campaign commercial. [Capital Times]
‘He charged taxpayers:’ Liberal group demands criminal investigation into Gov. Walker’s use of state plane
Officials with the liberal group One Wisconsin Now say they have proof of allegations of misuse and abuse of taxpayer resources against Governor Scott Walker. [WITI-TV]
Gov. Walker’s Trip To the Northwoods Causes Conflict
The group One Wisconsin Now is asking the state Ethics Board and the Dane County District Attorney to see whether Governor Scott Walker violated state laws. [WXPR-FM]
Walker campaign: No wrongdoing in state-funded flight to Rhinelander
One Wisconsin Now said state taxpayers paid $2,017 to fly Walker in a state plane from Madison to Rhinelander on July 17. [WAOW-TV]
One Wisconsin Now Requests Ethics, Criminal Investigation of Gov. Scott Walker’s Use of State Airplane
Scott Walker used a state plane, at a cost to taxpayers of $2,017.66, to fly from Madison to Rhinelander to film a television ad for his re-election campaign.
Rep. Sargent: Statement on reports Gov. Walker misused taxpayer dollars
One Wisconsin Now announced open records reveal Scott Walker recently used state resources for traveling to film a campaign ad for his re-election bid. [Melissa Sargent]
Scott Walker used taxpayer money to fly to film controversial Three Lakes campaign ad
State flight records uncovered by One Wisconsin Now have added even more fuel to the controversy surrounding Scott Walker’s Three Lakes campaign ad. [Democratic Party of Wisconsin]
Scott Walker Charged Taxpayers $2,017 for Using State Plane to Fly to Film Campaign Commercial
State flight records obtained by One Wisconsin Now show that on July 17 Walker flew to Rhinelander on a state plane at a cost of $2,017.66.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: August 30, 2018
Apparently Speaker Vos has some conflicts of interest. Scot Ross from One Wisconsin Now tells the Devils all about it. [WRRD-AM]
Will Frequent Flyer Scott Walker Get Bumped from Trip with Veep on Air Force 2
When VP Mike Pence jets to Wisconsin today on Air Force 2 to raise campaign cash, he’ll be greeted at the airport by frequent flyer Gov. Scott Walker.
Not the Same Guy Anymore: Data Shows Gov. Scott Walker More Than Doubled Taxpayer-Charged Flights From 2011 to 2017
Records show the state’s first flier has more than doubled the tab for air travel between 2011 and 2017, starting at $155,548 and exploding to $326,705.
Boss Vos Paying Caucus Member Kerkman for Side Businesses the Last Five Years
Robin Vos has been employing and paying fellow Republican member Samantha Kerkman through his network of private businesses going back to 2013.
Combatting GOP Voter Suppression Tactics
One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action were successful in having those restrictions overturned in court by proving they made it harder for Democrats to vote. [Shepherd Express]
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Walker’s strategy is clear, Ross charges: “Instead of running on his record, he’s running on what he didn’t do.” [Urban Milwaukee]
Gov. Scott Walker Has Another Foxconn-Fueled Campaign Announcement
Records Show Scott Walker Has Spent $33,000 Using the State Plane for Foxconn-Related Flying Days.