What’s at the center of the Wisconsin Supreme Court recusal rule debate?
Who supports the petition and what do they say about it? Nine groups, plus dozens of individuals, have written to the court supporting the petition. [Capital Times]
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Study: Manufacturing tax credit added 21,000 jobs
One Wisconsin Now sought records from the Department of Revenue to back up a claim that the credit was creating jobs. The department said it did not have any records. [Milwaukee Business News]
Wisconsin Republicans Standing With Trump on State Visit Also Standing Against Student Loan Borrowers
Donald Trump is visiting Kenosha today and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Gov. Scott Walker and State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos will be standing alongside him on stage.
Protesters in Wisconsin urge Trump to release tax returns
"It's not going to do anything to protect American jobs and we know from the way Donald Trump does business that he doesn't care about American workers." [WTMJ-TV]
‘Short, succinct’: One Wisconsin Now talks how to get message of change across to society
Community members should want to inspire others to achieve social change, members of local issue advocacy group said. [Badger Herald]
Grace Hauser: ‘Nuclear option’ and Neil Gorsuch make for a scary combination
After making a joke out of President Obama’s qualified nominee, it is disappointing that the GOP could not recognize the concerns of the other side. [Capital Times]
Scot Ross: We’re seeing something — let’s say and do something
One Wisconsin Now will be hosting a seminar for activists to learn the best tactics to make your voice heard during these times. [Capital Times]
New York is a beacon of free tuition…
The standard repayment plan is not nearly enough according to research done by One Wisconsin Institute. [Daily Titan]
Neil Gorsuch’s Dysfunctional Nuclear Family
Neil Gorsuch’s views fall far behind the rest of the country. But what is most unsettling is that he secured his critical position in a completely unprecedented manner.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s support for filibuster is early flashpoint in 2018 re-election bid
“It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in,” said Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Ron Johnson Puts Donald Trump Before Wisconsin
“Today, Tammy Baldwin stood up for the people of Wisconsin and Ron Johnson stood up for Donald Trump.”
Baldwin’s Supreme Court nominee fight is early flashpoint
"It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in," said Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Miami Herald]
Going Nuclear to Confirm Right-Wing Supreme Court Nominee Destructive to Senate, Courts and Rights of All Americans
Wisconsin attorneys and activists spoke out in opposition to right-wing judge Neil Gorsuch and the U.S. Senate GOP scheme to impose a “nuclear option” rule.
Baldwin’s Supreme Court nominee fight is early flashpoint
"It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in," said Jenni Dye, research director of One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Will State High Court Clean Up Its Act and Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal?
One Wisconsin Now has submitted a letter to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of an effort initiated by 54 retired Wisconsin judges to change the court’s judicial recusal rules [Urban Milwaukee]
Tony Evers easily secures third term as state superintendent
Holtz also was accused of illegally using his School District email address to mount his statewide campaign after emails released to... One Wisconsin Now [Wisconsin State Journal]
Will State High Court Clean Up Its Act and Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal?
To protect the integrity of our courts and maintain public trust in the justice system, judges ought not decide cases involving large campaign contributors.
Tony Evers Election Shows Strong Support for Wisconsin Public Schools
Tony Evers won overwhelmingly against an opponent whose campaign centered on sending more of our tax dollars to private voucher schools.
Gender Wage Gap Means Steeper Student Loan Debt Burden for Women
The gender pay gap highlighted today also means greater student loan debt burdens for women as a percentage of their income and longer repayment terms.
Will U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Put Patriotism Before Partisan Political Power Play?
It’s his choice whether he stands up for the independence of our courts or puts partisan politics before the integrity of our democracy.
Madison absentee voting numbers close to presidential primary turnout
Voter turnout has increased since a federal court ruling in the One Wisconsin Institute case in July 2016 lifted a state prohibition on municipalities offering more than one location for in-person absentee voting. [Capital Times]
Despicable Duey: Legislator Exploiting Loopholes to Cut His Own Taxes Wants To Hike Property Taxes on People Voting to Support Their Public Schools
State Sen. Duey Stroebel is pushing a property tax increase on communities that approve referenda to support their local public schools.
State superintendent candidates spar in final debate before election
Emails released to reporters and liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now earlier this month showed Holtz used his Whitnall School District email account to discuss campaign strategy with his wife during the school day. Whitnall serves Hales Corners and a portion of Greenfield. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Whitnall School Board: District will not investigate former superintendent
The group One Wisconsin Now had found an email Holtz sent during work hours through these open records request... [USA Today Network]
Whitnall School District won’t try to recoup wages from Lowell Holtz
In February, the offices of the Milwaukee and Rock County district attorneys were contacted by liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which requested the attorneys review whether Holtz campaigned on district time…Brunette said “it is very clear” Holtz “did enormous amounts of campaign work on district time” based on emails released to reporters and One […] [Wisconsin State Journal]
Amery Voter Guide: Spring election is April 4
Lowell Holtz, who calls himself the “kidservative,” has promised to embrace local control, improve student performance, and attract and retain high-quality teachers. He was embroiled in a bit of controversy in February when John Humphries, who lost the primary election, said Holtz had suggested one of them end their campaign in exchange for a position […] [Amery Free Press]
Scot Ross: What could go wrong with a constitutional convention? Plenty
Now more than ever we need the Constitution we already have to protect our rights and to protect our democracy. [Capital Times]
Dan Feyen Vote Threatens Defense Contracting Jobs in Oshkosh
Dan Feyen put right-wing ideology before the jobs of Wisconsin workers in his own Senate district with his vote today for a Constitutional convention.
Whitnall Schools: DPI candidate Lowell Holtz possibly misused resources
One Wisconsin Now requested the district attorneys in Milwaukee County and Rock County investigate whether Holtz broke the law by misusing public resources. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker’s 50 Percent Tuition Hike
Gov. Scott Walker’s tuition bill has left students deeper in debt. As a legislator, he voted for budgets that increased tuition by over 50 percent.
Schneider Does Not Rule Out GOP Senate Run in Wisconsin
Jenni Dye, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, questioned whether Republicans were interested in Schneider “because they think her money can paper over their party’s flaws.” [Associated Press]
Testimony Before Joint Hearing on Constitution Convention Resolution
A group of state legislative Republicans think that now, 230 years after our first and only constitutional convention, is a good time to rewrite the Constitution.
Donald Trump’s allies target Speaker Paul Ryan for failure of health care bill
"Paul Ryan has said that we needed to get rid of the Affordable Care Act for seven years. And when push came to shove, he didn't have a plan," said Scot Ross. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin conservatives seek constitutional convention on balanced budget
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, argued in written testimony that anything could come up once a convention were held. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Health care failure leads to Republican infighting
One Wisconsin Now joined a panel to discuss how the failure of the GOP health care bill potentially led to a political blow-up between factions of the party. [MSNBC]
President Trump Plugs Fox Show Hours Before Host Calls On Paul Ryan to Resign
One Wisconsin Now's Scot Ross joined AM Joy's panel to discuss Donald Trump, Twitter, and a Fox News host calling on House Speaker Paul Ryan to step down. [MSNBC]
Joy Reid goes off on Ryan’s Ayn Rand ideology
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now argued that recent failed health care reform negotiations showed that Ryan “can be rolled” by conservatives in the U.S. House. [Raw Story]
Evers, Holtz Square off for State Superintendent Job
Liberal group One Wisconsin Now has asked two district attorneys to investigate whether Holtz was illegally campaigning on government time. [Associated Press]
DPI race between Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz centers on future of education in Wisconsin
Evers and the liberal group One Wisconsin Now have hammered Holtz over a proposal he floated to then-candidate John Humphries in the run-up to the February primary. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now rolls out ‘Rebellion’ activist calendar
One Wisconsin Now this week rolled out an online calendar for activists to post events and to find out what’s happening all across the state. [Wisconsin Gazette]
One Wisconsin Now Unveils Online Activist Calendar
One Wisconsin Now this week rolled out an online calendar for activists to post events and to find out what’s happening all across the state.
One Wisconsin Now rolls out ‘Rebellion’ activist calendar
One Wisconsin Now this week rolled out an online calendar for activists to post events and to find out what’s happening all across the state. [We Resist]
Statements of One Wisconsin Now on Gov. Scott Walker’s Economic Announcement
The only thing that’s remained consistent is Scott Walker’s failed leadership and willingness to say or do anything to try to win an election.
Endorsement: Tony Evers is the clear choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now found that Holtz had been soliciting wealthy Republican donors during his time on the school district’s clock. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Is a Billionaire-Funded Coup to Rewrite the Constitution upon Us?
One Wisconsin Now, puts it more bluntly: “The balanced budget talk is a fig leaf to let them change America into a right-wing alternative universe." [AlterNet]
One Wisconsin Now to Paul Ryan: Stick to Renaming Post Offices, Leave Our Health Care Alone
According to a 2016 article in the New York Times, only three bills Paul Ryan has authored since being elected in 1998 have been signed into law.
State Payments Per Pupil for Private School Vouchers Set to Exceed Public Schools
As reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin public schools are now feeling financial pressure as the voucher program drains resources from them
Scot Ross: Refinancing student loans a real solution
Allowing them to refinance their student loans, just like you can with a mortgage, is a common sense solution to deliver real relief for Wisconsin borrowers. [Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune]
Rep. Glenn Grothman Amendment Ends Health Care for Young People
Glenn Grothman, who has enjoyed full taxpayer-paid health care since first elected in 1993, seeks to kick young people off of their parents’ health care plans.
Consumer advocacy group against Trump administration changes to defaulted student loan collection
"In addition to your principle... and the interest that you're being charged... you're also then getting charged an interest, another rate on top of that for defaulting." [WQOW-TV]