Paul Ryan: Keeping the cash
Ryan won't be unloading nine donations he received from Hastert over the years. Head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now suggested that Ryan give the money to charity. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
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Column: Gov. Walker needs to ‘show his work’ on student loan crisis
In light of the ongoing presidential debates, the nation’s 43 million student loan borrowers everywhere can only hope that the remaining candidates have a better grasp on the crisis than Scott Walker does. [Capital Times]
UW student debt panel: Grassroots activism needed to move needle on debate
The numbers are there for a powerful movement, said One Wisconsin Now, which has been a strong advocate for creation of a new state agency that would refinance student loans. [Capital Times]
Student debt panel warns of tuition freeze perils
The only way to hold the system accountable for supporting students is to voice concerns and vote for people who will listen, Scott Ross, director of One Wisconsin Now said. [Badger Herald]
The Badger Herald, WORT host panel discussion on student debt
Learn about the options at a panel discussion Thursday on community radio. Participants include Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
Marco Rubio steps into Scott Walker’s presidential space in Wisconsin
"It doesn't matter what generation Marco Rubio belongs to since his policies would be a disaster for critical Gen X and Millennial issues like student loan debt, higher wages and the rights of women to access health care," argued Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker supporters get a fundraising pitch — from Ben Carson
Walker's campaign sent a fundraising solicitation for Carson's campaign via email, according to two separate email accounts maintained by the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
Wisconsin’s Legislature: The Best That Money Can Buy?
An estimated 70% of Wisconsin graduates carry student loan debt and the average amount of debt is a whopping $28,800, according to a new study cited by One Wisconsin Now. [Shepherd Express]
A Question of Judgment: Does Rebecca Bradley Endorse the Radical and Repugnant Views of Her Campaign Fundraiser David Clarke?
Rebecca Bradley has chosen to associate herself with Clarke, empowering him to represent her campaign and raise her cash, despite his hateful & dangerous views.
Bradley Foundation Primary in Full Swing
Michael Grebe may have failed to elevate Scott Walker as a contender on the national stage, but he has multiple suitors who’d like to have his support.
Will GOP Presidential Hopefuls Ignore the Elephant in the Room in Wisconsin Debate?
If these GOP candidates are serious about wanting to engage on serious issues, they’ll explain in detail just what they’d do for 43 million Americans.
Paul Ryan won’t return $25,500 in donations from disgraced ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, suggested that Ryan give the money to charity. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Walker slammed for ‘shaking down’ donors amid layoffs
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now suggested the governor should be focusing his attention on the state's economic problems rather than "shaking down" his donors. [WSAU-FM]
Walker asks for help paying off $1 million in Presidential campaign debt
Liberal group One Wisconsin Now director Scot Ross said Friday that instead of “shaking down donors” to pay off campaign debt, Walker should be focusing on Wisconsin’s economic problems. [Associated Press]
Walker sends out fundraising plea for campaign debt
One Wisconsin Now director Scot Ross said Friday that instead of "shaking down donors" to pay off campaign debt, Walker should be focusing on Wisconsin's economic problems. [Associated Press]
Gov. Walker, Unable to Dial Phone to Try to Save 1,000 Wisconsin Jobs, Hits Send on Fundraising Solicitation to Pay Off Presidential Campaign Debt
Families are being thrown into chaos and losing their jobs because Scott Walker was more focused on chasing his own presidential ambitions than doing his job.
Scott Walker asks supporters for help in paying off campaign debt
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now slammed Walker for doing fundraising rather than focusing on economic problems in the state, such as the announcement this week that the Oscar Mayer plant in Madison would be shuttering, resulting in the loss of 1,000 jobs. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker looking for $1,000 donations to pay back presidential campaign debt
"Wisconsin families are being thrown into chaos and losing their jobs because Scott Walker was more focused on chasing his own presidential ambitions than doing his job as governor," said One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
UNSPUN: November 05, 2015
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Wisconsin Man Challenges Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
No matter what the justices decide, the problem is much bigger than one person incapable of repaying his student loans, according to Scot Ross. [WUWM-FM]
Editorial: What has Gov. Scott Walker got to hide?
As One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross pointed out, Walker and his aides have already “delayed, misdirected and obfuscated efforts to obtain very simple information — who’s coming and going at the taxpayer-funded executive mansion. [Capital Times]
You Be The Judge: Is Rebecca Bradley Telling the Truth About Her ‘Political Inclinations’?
The evidence is clear and overwhelming, Rebecca Bradley is a right-wing partisan, intimately involved with Gov. Scott Walker’s political machine.
Assembly GOP Stiffs Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers, Again
Efforts to help Wisconsin borrowers deal with the crushing burden of student loan debt were rebuffed today by the Republican majority in the State Assembly.
Wisconsin’s Rising Ranking on Student Debt Demands Action, Not Excuses
As the percentage of state graduates with debt and the size of their burden continues to increase it’s time for the legislature to stop make excuses.
Records, Video Show Rebecca Bradley Misleads Public With Claims She Left Her ‘Political Inclinations’ in the Past
Gov. Scott Walker’s crony pick for the state high court was flat out not telling the truth when she said she set aside partisan politics after becoming a judge.
Wisconsin student debt the third highest in nation
It’s time for Gov. Walker and Republican state leaders to stop offering sound bites and gimmicks and deliver the real reform that Wisconsin borrowers need. [Marquette Wire]
Walker’s office says visitor logs for governor’s mansion, sought by liberal group, don’t exist
Their own behavior in retaining months of these records belies their own ridiculous argument. [Associated Press]
Scott Walker administration, liberal group at odds over partial release of mansion visitors’ log
The release of a partial list of visitors to the governor's mansion has prompted criticisms from open government advocates and a liberal organization, who are skeptical that the full scope of information requested has been provided. [Capital Times]
Walker: Presidential Campaign Staffers ‘Occasionally’ Worked From Governor’s Mansion
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now has received some of the records it requested about visitors to the governor's mansion. The logs from earlier this year show that people working on Walker's presidential bid were among those dropping by. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Did Walker use governor’s mansion as ‘de facto’ presidential campaign headquarters?
One Wisconsin Now is investigating whether Walker was illegally engaging in fundraising for his presidential campaign in the mansion. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Paul Ryan elected Speaker of the House
“Americans deserve leaders who will ensure that no one has to choose between their family and their job, not leaders who simply look out for themselves.” [Badger Herald]
Gov. Scott Walker releases partial list of mansion visitors
The group’s director Scot Ross says it is “woefully inadequate” that Walker did not fulfill their full request and that it took six months to turn over what they did. [WITI-TV]
Walker’s office says visitor logs for mansion don’t exis
"Their own behavior in retaining months of these records belies their own ridiculous argument," said One Wisconsin Now director Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Governor Walker’s Mansion Mystery: The Case of the Missing Visitors Log
There’s a mystery at the taxpayer-funded Executive Mansion as at least five months of visitor logs appear to have vanished.
Scott Walker’s political team visited him at governor’s mansion
Scot Ross, the One Wisconsin Now's executive director, said the records show the mansion was turned into a "de facto campaign headquarters." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Average student loan debt in Wisconsin shoots up 74 percent in a decade
It’s time for Gov. Walker and Republican state leaders to stop offering sound bites and gimmicks and deliver the real reform that Wisconsin borrowers need. [Capital Times]
Student Loan Debt Crisis Worsens in Wisconsin
The percentage of Wisconsinites with student loan debt continues to rise compared to the rest of the nation.
The Hypocrisy of Rep. Paul Ryan on Family Time
As Paul Ryan sets the conditions for his role as speaker, it is abundantly clear that his commitment to family and fairness extends no further than himself.
Assembly Republicans Continue Comprehensive Assault on State Law to Open Wisconsin for Corruption
Republicans are scheduled to vote to gut state laws that protect state employees from improper political pressure and help prevent cronyism in state hiring.
‘Bathroom bill’ aimed at transgender students a joint effort between Jesse Kremer, Julaine Appling
"That playing bathroom monitor counts as lawmaking is a sad commentary on how Gov. Walker and the GOP-controlled legislature are running Wisconsin." [Capital Times]
Natalie Spievack: UW could do more for student voters
UW-Madison is not doing nearly as much as it can to mitigate the effects of the Republican Legislature’s attempt to suppress the student vote. [Capital Times]
Bradley Foundation Head Michael Grebe to Retire
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting Bradley Foundation CEO Michael Grebe will be stepping down from his post no later than June 30, 2016.
Koch Industries sponsors Badgers under contract that bars ‘adverse interests’
Based on their policy, it seems the UW could have declined advertising from the corporation controlled by the oligarch Koch brothers on any number of grounds. [Capital Times]
Michael Grebe to retire as CEO of Bradley Foundation
Michael Grebe took the $800 million-plus he controlled as head of the Bradley Foundation and integrated it into the fabric of state and national GOP politics. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: October 21, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Deputy Director Mike Browne appeard on UNPUN to discuss Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan and his conditions for becoming Speaker of the House. [WMTV-TV]
The Republican Plan on Corruption in Wisconsin: Hide It From the Public, Prevent It From Being Investigated
Legislative Republicans have come up with their solution for the cronyism and corruption running rampant in state government: hide it.
Gov. Walker’s Crony Court Pick Rebecca Bradley Refuses to Recuse Herself From Case Involving Walker Cronies
Scott Walker’s new appointment to the Supreme Court would not commit to recuse herself from reconsideration of a decision halting the John Doe investigation.
Advocacy group claims Walker Administration denied access to certain public- records
One Wisconsin Now claimed Gov. Walker’s office failed to release certain emails in response to a public records request, after comparing what they received to email records obtained and reported on by 27 News last week. [WKOW-TV]
Spurning Wisconsin offer, Ashley Furniture Industries takes jobs and safety issues to N.C.
“Pay-to-play certainly comes to my mind and I know I’m not alone,” said Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now. [Wisconsin Gazette]
New Supreme Court Pick Rebecca Bradley on the Job…Campaigning
Gov. Scott Walker’s Crony Pick for State High Court Hits the Campaign Trail Instead of Learning the Job