Bill would lower drinking age in Wisconsin to 19
Scot Ross, who leads the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, says the bill sends the wrong message about the state's drinking culture. [WKOW-TV]
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University of Wisconsin Students Blast Board of Regents Policy Threatening Free Speech on Campuses
UW students and free speech advocates are organizing to fight back against new restrictions on speech being imposed system wide by the Board of Regents
Before the Ink is Dry on the Contract, Gov. Scott Walker Running Away from His Foxconn Deal
Scott Walker Can Run From Deal, But Voters Won’t Let Him Hide From His Giveaway to Foreign Corporation
Scott Walker’s campaign treasurer’s firm gets Capitol contract after being the only bidder
This rigged deal to give a state contract to Governor Walker's campaign treasurer's business is as sleazy as it gets. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Americans Over Age 60 Fastest Growing Demographic for Student Loan Debt
A study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds that borrowers over age 60 is the age demographic in which debt is growing the fastest.
How Scott Walker is the worst governor for student loan borrowers
Analiese Eicher joins 414 Wisconsin to talk about how Scott Walker is the worst governor for student loan borrowers. [WRRD-AM]
Scot Ross: Celebrating 10 Years with One Wisconsin Now
Scot Ross: Celebrating 10 Years with One Wisconsin Now [Sly Podcasts]
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker downplays Foxconn because deal not a sure campaign winner
Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, noted Walker regularly gets polls of his own. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker Launches Bid for Third Term
"You're not going to beat Scott Walker by promising he'll make Wisconsin worse," said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
For Student Loan Borrowers, Scott Walker Is America’s Worst Governor
One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher released the following statements regarding Gov. Scott Walker's atrocious record on the student loan debt.
Walker calls for ‘army of grassroots volunteers’
“You’re not going to beat Scott Walker by promising he’ll make Wisconsin worse,” said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Capital City Sunday: One Wisconsin Now Files Suit Against Republicans
Scot Ross discussed his lawsuit against three Republican lawmakers who have blocked his organization on Twitter. [WKOW-TV]
Despite Mounting Questions of Fitness and Legitimacy of Trump Administration Another Extreme Judicial Nominee Approved for Lifetime Slot on Federal Judiciary
The U.S. Senate confirmed another right wing extremist judicial nominee to a lifetime appointment to the federal court.
Ten Things to Know About Scott Walker, 2017 Edition
Scott Walker, who’s been running for political office for nearly his entire adult life, since 1992, is running for office again.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: November 3, 2017
Scot Ross joins the Devils to discuss his new article, “Ten things to know about Scott Walker, 2017 edition” [WRRD-AM]
ICYMI: Records Detail Arrests of Conservative State Supreme Court Candidate Michael Screnock for Trespassing and Obstructing Law Enforcement Officers
Michael Screnock was arrested for trespassing and resisting or obstructing officers and failed to fully disclose the incidents on an application.
Lawmakers Sued For Twitter Block
One Wisconsin Now argues blocking their account violates the First Amendment by denying them access to information that’s being shared publicly. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Group sues three Wisconsin lawmakers over Twitter blocks
One Wisconsin Now is suing three GOP state lawmakers for blocking the organization on Twitter, arguing the step amounted to a violation of the First Amendment. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Trump-Ryan-Republican Tax Plan Axes Federal Deduction for Student Loan Borrowers
A smorgasbord of tax giveaways to the wealthiest and corporations unveiled today by the GOP in D.C. eliminates a tax deduction for student loan borrowers.
Handicapping Scott Walker’s re-election prospects
“Scott Walker is able to do one thing well: campaign in the state of Wisconsin,” Scot Ross begrudgingly acknowledges. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Liberal group sues Wisconsin Republicans over Twitter blocks
A liberal advocacy group filed a federal lawsuit against three top Republicans, alleging they are infringing on the group's free speech rights. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Lawmakers Sued for Blocking Liberal Group on Twitter
A Wisconsin progressive nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against three Republican State Assembly members for blocking its Twitter account. [Courthouse News]
Wisconsin Nonprofit Sues Elected Officials for Blocking It on Twitter
Does blocking someone on Twitter violate the First Amendment? Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is arguing yes, if you’re an elected official. [Observer]
Progressive group sues three Republican lawmakers for blocking it on Twitter
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now sued three GOP lawmakers Tuesday for blocking it on Twitter. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Lawmakers sued for blocking One Wisconsin Now on Twitter
A liberal advocacy group is suing, claiming three Republican lawmakers shouldn't be allowed to block people from their public Twitter accounts. [WISN-TV]
One Wisconsin Now Lawsuit Argues Republican State Representatives Vos, Nygren and Kremer Twitter Blocking Violates First Amendment
A lawsuit filed late Tuesday afternoon in federal court by One Wisconsin Now challenges elected officials on Twitter, acting in their official capacity, from “blocking” citizens
Report: Wisconsin students owe $24 billion in college loan debt
A new report shows Wisconsin’s share of $1.4 trillion in U.S. student loan debt tops $24 billion. [WKOW-TV]
Report Shows Wisconsin’s Share of $1.4 Trillion in U.S. Student Loan Debt Tops $24 Billion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau pegged Wisconsin borrowers’ share of the $1.4 trillion-plus student loan debt held nationally in 2016 at $24.4 billion.
Government student debt refinancing has support among lawmakers, but no near term agreement
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan first introduced the bill in 2013 after learning about the implications of student debt from One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
State Supreme Court hopeful arrested twice in 1989
Joanna Beilman-Dulin, research director for One Wisconsin Now, accused Screnock of lying on his application since he was cited in the abortion protests. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate’s 1989 arrests for abortion protests provide window into his views
"Screnock is an extremist whose political views are far beyond the mainstream on women’s health care,” Beilman-Dulin said in a statement. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker’s second term so far split between two distinct acts
Scot Ross said Walker's approach to cutting taxes for the wealthy... are reasons why the state has seen one of the largest declines in the middle class. [Wisconsin State Journal]
They’re not terrorists, but they’re bullies for sure
The liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now and others have pointed out that the Walker deal with the senators is nothing more than "log rolling." [Capital Times]
New Poll Finds Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support Among Wisconsin Voters for Allowing Student Loan Refinancing
Yet another poll of Wisconsin voters finds broad support for allowing student loan borrowers to refinance their loans.
UNSPUN: October 25, 2017
Breaking down Vos's apology, U.S. Senate drama We are unspinning the political headlines with our analysts, Scot Ross and Bill McCoshen. [WMTV-TV]
Cap Times Talk panelists: Student loan debt needs fix before a crisis hits
“I find it difficult to see how 43 million Americans with $1.4 trillion in debt is not a national crisis,” said Analiese Eicher, One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
Walker thanks Illinois Democrats for tax increases in ad for fellow GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner
Gov. Walker cutting an attack ad on jobs in Illinois is a bizarre move for a guy who broke his 2010 promise to create 250,000 jobs by 2014. [WITI-TV]
PoltiFact: Scott Walker veers on NFL national anthem protests
There appears to be a wider political connection. The liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now pointed out the timing. We give Walker a Half Flip. [PolitiFact]
Walker Administration Keeps Details of Foxconn Deal Secret as Agency Entrusted With Overseeing Deal Subject of Another Critical Review
Another audit finds Gov. Scott Walker’s WEDC continues to fail to meet even basic standards of accountability and competence.
Memo to Robin Vos: It Wasn’t Terrorism It Was ‘Executive Favor’
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding the latest public fighting between Wisconsin Republicans.
At Least 925,000 Reasons Why Right-Wing Florida Group Produces Campaign-Style Video Promoting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Scott Walker's 2018 Election Bid Kicks Off With Bradley Foundation Once Again Writing Checks to Support His Ambitions.
Right-Wing Florida Group Produces Campaign-Style Video Promoting Scott Walker
Scott Walker has launched a campaign video, eerily at the same time as a 4 minute video featuring Walker is released by a group from Florida. [WRRD-AM]
State Senate Committee to Consider ‘Riot’ Legislation
The legislation as introduced would create broad new definitions of what constitutes a “riot” and threaten peaceful protesters with criminal penalties...
ICYMI: Wisconsin Election Commission Head Recent Statements on Voter ID Law
The head of the Wisconsin Election Commission agreed that the state’s strict voter ID law targeted specific communities.
Lawmakers hold public hearing on bills that would make rioting a felony
“Whether the authors of this legislation like it or not... the Constitution continues to protect our rights to speech, to assembly and to free association.” [Daily Cardinal]
Defense Attorney or District Attorney?
A sleazy last-minute budget deal between Gov. Scott Walker and three GOP state senators has raised legal questions and drawn a request for investigation.
Gov. Scott Walker’s Reverse Field on National Anthem Comes with Fundraising Pitch
Gov. Scott Walker first said he'd, “leave it up to them” whether to join peaceful protests of National Anthem, but yesterday reversed field.
Brad Schimel’s Department of Justice Claims ‘Nothing Unusual’ in Story on State Crime Lab Delay That May Have Kept Dangerous Driver Involved in Fatal Hit and Run on the Road
A dangerous repeat drunken driver was still on the road at least in part because of the turnaround time at the state crime lab.
Rep. Ryan says accountants, some companies, would lose with tax reform
One Wisconsin Now came out with a statement Monday, saying Ryan plans to “hand out tax breaks to the super rich at the expense of hard-working Wisconsinites.” [Janesville Gazette]
Once Again, Speaker Paul Ryan Talks to Business Lobby, Ducks Constituents
Paul Ryan today is genuflecting before the state’s big business lobby about the Trump-Ryan plan to hand out tax breaks to the super rich.