Rebecca Bradley Touts Support of Scandal Tainted Judges
We’re learning a lot about Rebecca Bradley from her status as a Scott Walker crony to her support from the Court’s most scandal-plagued Justices.
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Rebecca Bradley kicks off high court campaign
A hand-picked crony whose past campaigns have been closely overseen by Walker’s political machine seeking more power raises all kinds of red flags. [Associated Press]
New State Supreme Court Candidate Has Old Ties to Gov. Walker’s Political Machine
Rebecca Bradley may be a newly minted State Supreme Court Candidate but she has long ties to Gov. Scott Walker’s political machine.
MEMO: Nygren, Darling Record of Cutting Drug Treatment for Children
As part of the 2011-13 budget, the GOP-controlled legislature cut the entire $8.7 million in general purpose revenue appropriated for an AODA grant program.
State superintendent would be appointed by governor under Republican proposal
"Having failed to win at the ballot box or in the courts these power hungry Republicans now want to change the Wisconsin Constitution to get their way," said One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
14th Annual Fighting Bob Fest to be Held This Weekend
"A place where people can unapologetically talk about the need for progressive values, ideas and policies in the public debate," Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, explaining why he thinks the event has become so popular. [Public News Service]
Assembly Republicans Advance Legislation Putting Their Political Vendettas Before Health of Wisconsin Families
Assembly Republicans today continued to push their effort to put politics and their personal beliefs before the health care needs of Wisconsin women, men and families.
Scott Walker’s Economically (and Politically) Wrongheaded Scheme to Destroy Unions
He’s now trying to boost his sagging poll numbers by promoting the same kinds of attacks on working people that vaulted him to national prominence while conveniently ignoring how his policies left Wisconsin in shambles. [The Nation]
Scott Walker pledges to battle unions, again
"It’s no surprise he’s now trying to boost his sagging poll numbers by promoting the same kinds of attacks on working people that vaulted him to national prominence while conveniently ignoring how his policies left Wisconsin in shambles." [Capital Times]
Republicans’ Latest Power Grab: Appoint Superintendent of Public Instruction Instead of Allowing Voters to Elect Education Chief
In yet another power grab, state legislative Republicans today are proposing to take away the selection of the state Superintendent of Public Instruction from voters.
Scott Walker to propose abolishing unions for federal workers
It's no surprise he's now trying to boost his sagging poll numbers by promoting the same kinds of attacks on working people that vaulted him to national prominence while conveniently ignoring how his policies left Wisconsin in shambles. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Gov. Walker to Double Down With Attacks on Working People in Las Vegas Speech
The career politician's desperate bid to remain competitive on the backs of the middle class and working people will be unveiled in Las Vegas Nevada, hometown of anti-union, Walker mega-donor Sheldon Adelson.
Debate on Solutions to Student Loan Debt Crisis Heats Up
Student loan debt and the need for reform of a broken system will be front and center in Wisconsin as Hillary Clinton visits the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
What Happened the Last Time Gov. Scott Walker ‘Wreaked Havoc’?
In the latest rebranding of Gov. Scott Walker’s flailing campaign for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination the career politician is promising he will be “wreaking havoc” in Washington, D.C.
UNSPUN: September 09, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN for a discussion about Governor Walker's poll numbers and Hillary Clinton coming to Wisconsin. [WMTV-TV]
Who, What, Why: Can a bang on the head cause a bald spot?
The comments prompted some ridicule at the time, with left-leaning One Wisconsin Now accusing him of making "hair-raising excuses" and "bald-faced distortions". [BBC]
Pair of State Legislators’ Effort to Protect GOP Anti-Voter Laws May Violate Ethics Statute
The two are seeking to intervene and argue against a federal lawsuit filed by eight plaintiffs including One Wisconsin Institute seeking to protect Wisconsinites' right to vote.
Report: Property taxes, rates drop in southeastern Wisconsin
Republicans have repeatedly cut general fund support to K-12 schools and the UW System to pay for tax breaks disproportionately benefiting the wealthy and corporations. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Politics Takes Center Stage, Again, As GOP Seeks to Limit Wisconsin Women’s Access to Health Care, Again
The State Assembly Health Committee is holding a public hearing today on legislation that would make it more difficult for Wisconsin women to access comprehensive reproductive health care services.
Unaccountable Private School Voucher Program a Billion Dollar Boondoggle Under Gov. Walker and Republican Legislature
A new analysis finds that under Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican-controlled legislature, taxpayers will have to foot a $1.18 billion plus tab for the private school voucher program by the end of the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Scot Ross: Back to school shouldn’t mean decades of debt
For too many Wisconsinites, the $1.3 trillion student loan debt crisis continues unabated, burdening their family finances and holding back our economy. [Capital Times]
Five ‘Legitimate Ideas’ Gov. Scott Walker Ought to Consider On His Next Trip Home to Wisconsin
The increasingly desperate and embarrassing campaign of Scott Walker hit a new low as he opined building a fence along the 5,525 mile long United States - Canada border is a legitimate idea.
Muslim advocate: Scott Walker is ‘enabling ISIS’ with ‘radical Islam’ rhetoric
One Wisconsin Now suggested Walker's message was driven by the conservative Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation, whose president is Walker's presidential campaign chairman. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker gives foreign policy speech: ‘I have been tested like no other candidate in this race’
"This guy couldn't keep 14 senators from sneaking off to Illinois but he's going to secure our borders, end hostilities in the Middle East and rid the world of ISIS.' [Capital Times]
Back to School Shouldn’t Mean Decades of Debt
The student loan debt crisis is real, the need for reform is urgent and the opportunity is before us.
Rearranging the Deck Chairs Won’t Save Gov. Walker’s Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The centerpiece of Scott Walker’s economic agenda has been a prime example of his administration’s cronyism, corruption and incompetence. Now it's looking for yet another new head.
In light of Scott Walker’s China comments, aides defend Wisconsin’s trade relationship
Scott Walker desperately wanted to change the media focus on his three positions in a week as he tries to chase Donald Trump's race to the sewer. [La Crosse Tribune]
G.O.P. Candidates Take Aim at China as U.S. Markets Tumble
He’s paying so little attention to Wisconsin he probably doesn’t know about it, so it would be fun to hear his response. [New York Times]
Scott Walker, Crony Capitalist
A report by One Wisconsin Now found that since 2009 the governor’s campaign organization had received more than $2.1 million from individuals linked to WEDC awards. [Politico]
Walker’s dystopian vision will push the threat of economic isolation, military feet on the ground and “steal in the face of our enemies.”
One Wisconsin Now made an important point. In fact, if anybody needs a backbone it's Scott Walker, Walker was once drooling over the possibility of trade with China. [Democurmudgeon]
Scott Walker Is Two-Faced on China
“In his desperate attempt to out-Trump Trump, Scott Walker has out-Palined Palin.” [Daily Beast]
Scott Walker to campaign at ‘crisis pregnancy center’ also visited by Jeb Bush
It's fitting that the same guy who refused to be straight with Wisconsin voters about his position on abortion in 2014 is visiting a crisis pregnancy center. [Capital Times]
Ten Things That Do Not Intimidate ‘Unintimidated’ Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
With the poll numbers for his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in free fall, former front-runner Gov. Scott Walker is desperately searching for a way to continue his 22 year career as a politician.
Scott Walker backs bill to block federal money for Planned Parenthood
This latest bill is more political opportunism, putting Walker's presidential primary politics ahead of people's health. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Gov. Scott Walker’s Education Speech Debacle
The bumbling run of Gov. Scott Walker for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination stumbled on yesterday with a speech on education in New Hampshire.
Baldwin hosts roundtable on student loans
Currently student loan debt is reaching $1.3 trillion, surpassing the combined total of auto and credit card debt, falling short only of mortgage loans, said Scot Ross. [Eau Claire Leader-Telegram]
One Wisconsin Now Presents Research, Offers Solutions to Student Debt Crisis at U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s College Affordability Roundtable
College Affordability and the $1.3 trillion student loan debt crisis were the topics of a roundtable discussion today in Eau Claire hosted by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.
Lawmakers Continue to Tinker with Walker’s Job Creation Agency
There is a lot of money being spent through this agency to try to create a lot of jobs in Wisconsin, and it has been a complete and utter failure. [WUWM-FM]
Student loan debt featured topic on Capitol City Sunday
"They're not looking for a bailout, they're just asking to be treated fairly and being able to access fair market interest rates would be a step in the right direction." [WKOW-TV]
Column: Sen. Rick Gudex reveals himself as politician, not leader
Gudex and his fellow Republicans need to remember they’re supposed to be working for us, not covering Walker’s backside, and resist the temptation to allow partisanship to overcome common sense. [Capital Times]
Drafting files reveal series of changes to Wisconsin fetal tissue legislation
One Wisconsin Now research director Jenni Dye noted that the provisions of the original drafting request are no longer part of the bill being introduced and said the timing of the addition of the research ban language suggests it was driven by the release of the Planned Parenthood videos. [Capital Times]
Sen. Rick Gudex Reveals Himself as a Politician, Not a Leader
Sen. Gudex and his fellow Republicans need to remember they’re supposed to be working for us, not covering Scott Walker’s backside, and resist the temptation to allow partisanship to overcome common sense.
Months later, still no final costs for Scott Walker’s trips abroad
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said Walker’s campaign for president has gotten a political benefit from his recent trips without having to pay the full financial cost. “Scott Walker has had an active campaign account for the last 22 years that’s raised and spent more money than any state candidate […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UNSPUN: August 12, 2015
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross made his regular appearance on UNSPUN to discuss Hillary Clinton, Scott Walker, and the Republican Debate. [WMTV-TV]
ICYMI: One Wisconsin Institute Report Details Continuing Failures of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Updated research by One Wisconsin Institute analyzes four years of failure by the quasi-private Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, created by Gov. Scott Walker and supported by state legislative Republicans.
Assembly Republicans Play Politics With Life-Saving Medical Research
Since the late 1990s legislative Republicans have proposed ill-advised legislation that would cripple cutting-edge medical research and threaten scientists with prison time and fines.
Hillary Clinton Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Address Student Loan Debt Crisis
Hillary Clinton today unveiled a new, comprehensive plan to address the existing $1.3 trillion plus student loan debt crisis and make college more affordable.
Four takeaways from Walker’s showing in the first presidential debate
Liberals were particularly peeved by Walker’s responses to the questions about abortion and targeting of African-Americans. They drew mentions from the websites Huffington Post and Think Progress and from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Questions remain about Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ book deal
"Scott Walker hid the details of his book deal for two years and now we know why." [Capital Times]
Walker scores big with Koch brothers, other wealthy donors in informal poll
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which opposes school vouchers, described the makeup of the task force as being “packed” with voucher supporters, executive director Scot Ross said in a statement. The group pointed to $20,000 in campaign contributions that went to the GOP members of the committee from pro-voucher groups. [Wisconsin State Journal]