Ron Johnson says Robert Mueller’s testimony was ‘sad,’ says age took a toll
Analiese Eicher, executive director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said Johnson's comments were unfair. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Newsroom
Proposal would eliminate UW tuition freeze
However one liberal advocacy group, One Wisconsin Now, said it would do more harm than good. [WKOW-TV]
‘Ludicrous’: Republicans Offer New Plan to Hike Tuition
Republican state legislators revealed they will propose a plan to increase tuition at University of Wisconsin schools.
Republican lawmakers seek path to ending UW tuition freeze by proposing inflationary increases
Mike Browne, deputy director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said the GOP proposal is "ludicrous". [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
What Price Justice, Dan Kelly?
Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly took campaign money from board members of group representing plaintiffs while deciding their case.
One Wisconsin Now Joins Coalition Denouncing Activities of Radical Group Operation Save America
One Wisconsin Now joined with a coalition of groups supporting women’s access to abortion and comprehensive health care.
Student Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking
According to One Wisconsin Now... more than one million Wisconsinites carry $24 billion in total student-loan debt. [Urban Milwaukee]
UNSPUN: July 17, 2019
Trumps Twitter controversy, Wisconsins new budget and a preview of the 2nd Democratic debate in Detroit. [WMTV-TV]
Speaker Robin Vos Shuts Down Assembly for His Summer Vacation(s)
Robin Vos recently declared the state Assembly he oversees would be taking the summer off and not return to session work until October.
Dan Kelly Warns Wisconsin to Beware of Justice Dan Kelly
Right-wing justice Dan Kelly warns of judges bringing policy preferences to bench, after he puts policy preference to work on court.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Tony Evers’ Action on 2019 State Budget
Statements from One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher on Gov. Tony Evers’ action today on the 2019 state budget.
Regrets, He Has a Few: Robin Vos Wanted to Do Even More for Wealthy in Wisconsin
Reflecting on Budget, Robin Vos Wishes He Could Have Delivered Even More Than $1.4 Billion in Tax Giveaways for Wealthy, Corporations
Republicans say Tony Evers swayed GOP budget
Analiese Eicher argued that Evers, by seeking $1.4 billion ask for public education, forced Republicans to offer more. [Wisconsin State Journal]
State Budget Support, Education, Medicaid
The results of a survey of Wisconsin voters ... finds Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats with a strong advantage on education issues. [Door County Pulse]
Republican State Budget: No Help For One Million Student Loan Borrowers, But a Special Favor For One Electric Car Enthusiast
Republicans refused to include Tony Evers' 2019 budget provision to help by setting up a state plan for allowing borrowers to refinance their loans.
Democratic Candidates for President Support Solutions to Stem Student Loan Debt Crisis While Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Even Debate
Candidates in the Democratic presidential primary support student loan debt reforms with several already having rolled out formal plans to help take on the $1.5 trillion crisis.
Statewide Survey Finds Public Sides With Gov. Tony Evers, Democrats on Education Issues
Key findings include a majority of voters trust Gov. Evers and Democrats versus Republicans on education issues.
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholds lame-duck laws
A judge in January ruled against Republicans in a challenge from One Wisconsin Institute. [Capital Times]
UNSPUN: June 19, 2019
Leigh Mills talks Wisconsin's stage budget ahead of the final vote next week with Mike Browne, deputy director of One Wisconsin Now. [WMTV-TV]
Wisconsin’s Lame-Duck Lawsuits: Where Are They Now?
The original case the lame-duck grievance was filed under is still awaiting a decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Capital City Sunday: June 16, 2019
Analiese Eicher & Bill McCoshen weigh in on the governor’s powers and what he might line-item veto. [WKOW-TV]
Clemons back in court for social media blocking
Earlier this year, a federal judge also sided with One Wisconsin Now after being blocked by three state assembly Republicans. [Gainsville Sun]
Proposed state study could lead to mileage tracking devices in cars
Executive Director Analiese Eicher of One Wisconsin Now said the proposal was a test to see how Republicans might vote on it. [WQOQ-TV]
How “Boss” Robin Vos Does Business: Self-Dealing Edition
An investigative report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes the self dealing ways of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Republicans Protect Special State Tax Loopholes at Request of Big Business Lobby
In this budget, the GOP protected state tax loopholes for big business benefactors, and the rest of us are the ones paying for it.
A look at where Wisconsin’s lame-duck laws, challenges stand
[One Wisconsin Institute] challenged the early-voting restrictions in federal court in December. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin High Court Reinstates Most Lame-Duck Laws
In the second federal lawsuit filed by One Wisconsin Institute... [James Peterson] blocked early-voting limits. [Courthouse News Service]
Ex-Gov. Scott Walker secures enough fellow travelers to launch Hawaiian cruise this winter
Scott Walker couldn't get enough people to pay to cruise Alaska with him when he actually had power and influence. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin Celebrates Milestone in Fight for Voting Rights
On this day in 1919, Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote.
Would Republican Legislative Leaders Rather Break the Law Than Work With Democrats?
How far are Republican legislative leaders willing to go to avoid working with Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats to pass a state budget?
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pushes Budget Cuts, Continues to Rack Up Legal Bills on Public Dime
When It Comes to Lawyers for Himself, Robin Vos Spares No Taxpayer-Funded Expense.
Analiese Eicher: Wisconsin Republicans make a bad student loan debt situation worse
There is no debating that $1.5 trillion in student loan debt is a national economic crisis. [Capital Times]
Senate Republicans Reject Expanding Health Care, Pursue Dangerous Abortion Bans
Republicans in control of the state Senate are poised to intervene in health care decisions being made by Wisconsin women.
College students vastly underestimate how long it’ll take to pay off their debt
One Wisconsin Institute even estimates the average length of repayment at a little over 21 years. [Washington Examiner]
Making a Bad Student Loan Debt Situation Worse, Legislative Republicans Reject Reform
Nearly two-thirds of graduates in 2017 left college in Wisconsin not just with a degree but also an average debt of nearly $30,000.
Right-Wing Justice Dan Kelly Announces Campaign for State Supreme Court
At no point in his career has Dan Kelly has shown the ability or the inclination to be anything other than a right-wing partisan.
Dan Kelly launches campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Meanwhile, One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin slammed Kelly for being "as right-wing as you get." [Capital Times]
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Kelly running
"Dan Kelly is as right wing as you get," said Joanna Beilman-Dulin, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly seeks 10-year term on court
Joanna Beilman-Dulin ... said [Dan Kelly's] experience is rooted in Republican politics, which shouldn't be on the court. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
College grads expect to pay off student debt in 6 years—this is how long it will actually take
One Wisconsin Institute found that the average length of repayment for student debt borrowers is 21.1 years. [CNBC]
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again
A review of the antics of Robin Vos around the 2017 budget reveal it’s the same old Assembly Speaker.
UNSPUN: May 22, 2019
Republicans are suggesting less additional funding for K-12 schools, as part of their discussion on Governor Tony Evers' Budget [WMTV-TV]
Republican Leaders Vow to Obstruct State Budget, Then Complain About Lack of Negotiations
It’s ridiculous that GOP leaders vow partisan obstruction to the death one minute, then accuse people of not negotiating with them.
Taxpayers likely will have to pick up legal bills in Twitter case between liberal group and GOP lawmakers
Taxpayers likely will have to pick up the legal fees of a liberal group that sued Republican lawmakers for blocking it on Twitter. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
How Much Student Loan Debt Do Americans Have?
According to a study from One Wisconsin Institute, it takes an average of 19.7 years to pay off a 4-year degree. [WCCO-TV]
Resistance Radio: May 20, 2019
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher appeared on WRRD-AM to discuss the student loan debt crisis. [WRRD-AM]
Double Dose of Disappointment For Student Loan Borrowers From Joint Committee on Finance
Republican majority on the Joint Committee on Finance refused the opportunity to provide help to student loan borrowers today.
Lame-Duck Laws Debated in Wisconsin High Court
In one of the suits, filed by One Wisconsin Institute [a judge] blocked early-voting limits contained in the lame-duck bills. [Courthouse News Service]
Supreme Court conservatives attack lame-duck arguments
[One Wisconsin Institute] persuaded U.S. District Judge James Peterson ... to strike down the limits on early in-person voting. [Associated Press]
National Wave Legislators Trying to Take Health Care Decisions Away From Women Arrives in Wisconsin
Taking health care choices away from women and their families is the publicly stated, ultimate goal of many of the legislators.