Federal decision barring Trump from blocking Twitter users could have implications for Wisconsin case
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said the group is encouraged by the ruling. [Capital Times]
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Trump Twitter decision tweets new life in Wisconsin case
On Wednesday, the Madison-based progressive group One Wisconsin Now celebrated the ruling and brought attention to its own similar lawsuit. [Racine Journal Times]
Student Loan Debt Has Risen to 1.5 Trilllion Dollars
Analiese Eicher from One Wisconsin Now has been researching the issue of student loan debt for a while and joins 414Wisconsin to illuminate. [WRRD-AM]
Gov. Scott Walker’s State Lawyer Secretly Joined Attorney General Brad Schimel, Department of Justice Lawyers at Hate Group Conference
A top lawyer in Scott Walker’s office joined Attorney General Brad Schimel attending a controversial conference hosted by the Alliance Defending Freedom.
Trump Administration Continues to Undermine Access to Birth Control
According to media reports, the administration of Donald Trump will impose new rules that would further restrict access to birth control.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: May 18, 2018
Which attorney general is the only one to take money from Big Pharma? These questions and more when Scot Ross joins the Devils. [WRRD-AM]
DOJ Spent $1,000 to Send Attorney to ADF Conference
"There's no legitimate reason for Gov. Walker's lawyers or Brad Schimel and DOJ staff to be at a hate group conference," said Scot Ross, One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Brad Schimel Election Ad Blames Families, Not His Pharmaceutical Donors for Opioid Crisis
In his first campaign tv ad, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel blames families for the current opioid crisis, not pharmaceutical drug manufacturers.
Speaker Vos uses state airplane for $4,300 flight
"The more we learn about Robin Vos's high-flying ways, the more questions there are," said Joanna Beilman-Dulin, One Wisconsin Now. [WDJT-TV]
Gov. Scott Walker Orders No Increases for Priorities Like Road Funding, Job Training in Next State Budget
Are Wisconsinites Starting to See How They’ll Pay With the ‘Foxconn Effect’ on State Budget?
Walker again highlights job training grants in third TV ad of re-election campaign
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July. [WisPolitics]
Project Veritas Fails Again – This Time in Wisconsin
O’Keefe was reportedly trying to infiltrate the progressive group, One Wisconsin Now. Why doesn’t this schmuck just get a real job and go away? [Daily Kos]
Robin Vos, other Wisconsin lawmakers billed taxpayers $4,300 for one-day trip to Ohio
"Taxpayers paid for Robin Vos to take a state a plane so he could meet with a guy who resigned from office because he's under investigation with the FBI." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Robin Vos, lawmakers took $4,300 trip to Ohio on state airplane
“The more we learn about Robin Vos’ high-flying ways, the more questions there are,” said Joanna Beilman-Dulin. [Associated Press]
Joanna Beilman-Dulin: Respecting Mothers means more than a bouquet or nice brunch
So this Mother’s Day take some time to honor and appreciate your mother. [Capital Times]
Hendricks Beats Uihlein
Billionaire Diane Hendricks beats billionaire Dick Uihlein at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention.
RPW U.S. Senate Vote Prediction: The Billionaire Wins
No matter how you slice it, in Scott Walker and Donald Trump’s Republican Party: the billionaire always wins.
15 Judges Object to State Funds for Federalist Society Conference Where WI AG Brad Schimel Plugged Campaign, Praised Hate Group
One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group, pointed out that the conference was at a luxury resort in California and is demanding information about that trip. [Center for Media and Democracy]
No Gifts for College Grads from Republicans This Weekend
College students across Wisconsin aren’t getting any presents from Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington D.C.
Wisconsin Republican State Convention Features ‘Pay to Pray’ Event With Gov. Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel
Gov. Scott Walker’s Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) will be charging $50 per person for a “pay to pray” breakfast on Sunday.
Respecting Mothers Means More Than a Bouquet of Flowers or a Nice Brunch
Show mothers and women respect they deserve every day by empowering us to make our own decisions about birth control and helping keep it copay free.
One Wisconsin Institute Statements on Sen. Ron Johnson and GOP Vote to Put Michael Brennan on Federal Court
The controversial appointment of homophobic racist Michael Brennan to a lifetime appointment was rammed through the U.S. Senate today.
What Did Brad Schimel Say to Hate Group at Their Conference?
Brad Schimel had a lot to say trying to justify his paid appearance before the hate group Alliance Defending Freedom.
Ron Johnson Votes to Advance Nomination of Racist, Homophobe to Lifetime Court Seat; Tammy Baldwin Rejects Extremist
With the help of Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, the nomination of racist and homophobe Michael Brennan to a lifetime appointment continues to advance.
Democrats rip Brad Schimel for going to anti-gay group’s forum
“Brad Schimel taking a first-class junket from a special interest group that has brought lawsuits against state entities is alarming,” said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
UNSPUN: May 09, 2018
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Attorney General Brad Schimel Threatens Crackdown on CBD Oil Instead of Holding Opioid Manufacturers Accountable
Brad Schimel is sitting on his hands in holding manufacturers behind the opioid addiction crisis accountable.
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel was paid $4,000 by anti-LGBT hate group
Brad Schimel needs to come clean on why he took over $4,100 for first class travel and accommodations to appear before a hate group. [PinkNews]
Kaul makes case for Attorney General
Kaul is now the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Rice Lake Chronotype]
Foxconn taps Black River Falls company
One Wisconsin Now's review shows the owners and their families of the newly revealed subcontractors have donated at least $359,000 to Walker’s campaign. [Eau Claire Leader-Telegram]
Wisconsin’s Political Stock Report: May 8
They want to know where Walker’s ad buys goes from here — the liberal One Wisconsin Now pegs it at about $1.5 million through early July. [WisPolitics]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: May 8, 2018
Scot Ross joins the Devils for a nice helping of Scott Walkerbashing with a side helping of Brad Schimel bashing. [WRRD-AM]
One Wisconsin Now Demands Brad Schimel Turn Over Records for His Appearance at Homophobic Alliance Defending Freedom Conference
Brad Schimel needs to come clean on why, in his official capacity, he took over $4,100 for first class travel and accommodations to appear before a hate group.
US Senate Could Vote This Week On Wisconsin Judicial Nominee
One Wisconsin Now program director Analiese Eicher criticized Brennan's work chairing Gov. Scott Walker's Judicial Selection Advisory Committee. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Foxconn Deal Proving Lucrative … For Donors to Gov. Scott Walker’s Campaign
Companies Whose Owners and Families Have Given $359,000 Land No-Bid Contracts for $4.5 Billion Taxpayer-Subsidized Foxconn Project
ICYMI: Payday Lenders, Other Special Interests Stamp Rep. Robin Vos’ Passport to Corruption
Robin Vos has subsidized his lifestyle with first class travel on junkets paid for by payday lenders and other special interests.
One Wisconsin Now Database Exposing Bradley Foundation Funding of Right-Wing Propaganda Machine Goes Live Online
One Wisconsin Now is shining a light on one of the biggest funders of the right-wing propaganda machine, the Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos received $57,000 in travel and other perks since 2014
"Payday lenders and the others paying for these junkets have stamped Robin Vos' passport to corruption," Browne said in a statement. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Josh Kaul calls on Brad Schimel to challenge FCC repeal of net neutrality rules
Kaul represents One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund in their lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Scott Walker’s Addiction to Opioid Money
Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign has released a second campaign television ad this week, the latest focusing on opioid addiction.
One Wisconsin Institute Statements in Support of Planned Parenthood Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Efforts to Limit Birth Control Access
As soon as discrimination against women in health insurance was banned, the right wing went all out to undermine both access to birth control services.
Leaders Condemn Gov. Scott Walker Attendance at Event Employing High Ranking Official Who Says ‘Black Race’ is ‘Lazier Than the White Race’
Last week, Gov. Scott Walker was featured at a Milwaukee event hosted by America First Policies, an affiliated arm of the the America First Super PAC.
Scott Walker launches first TV ad of 2018 campaign featuring female EMT
One Wisconsin Now, which tracks political advertising, said Walker has reserved $1.3 million in TV ads in [several Wisconsin] broadcast markets [Wisconsin State Journal]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker launches first campaign ad of 2018, Democrats criticize message
Ross said Walker's Fast Forward grants were enacted several years after Shayla started her EMT program. [WMTV-TV]
Walker launches first TV ad of re-election campaign
Scott Walker's first television ad ... features a firefighter who a liberal group said did not benefit directly from the program being touted. [Associated Press]
Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County
Brad Schimel stirred controversy claiming the state voter ID law helped pave the way for Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to win election in Wisconsin.