5 Things Wisconsin Republicans Want To Do Last-Minute
A federal lawsuit, One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, resulted in their efforts being struck down. [Patch]
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Changes to early voting, Wisconsin presidential primary would cost taxpayers millions under GOP plan
Democratic attorneys Marc Elias and Bruce Spiva have promised to bring a legal challenge to the early voting limit if it passes. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Testimony on Assembly Bills 1071, LRB 6077 and other legislation including efforts to restrict early voting
Today we are asking that you reject the proposals contained in these bills to reinstate unnecessary and unconstitutional limits on early voting.
Devil’s Advocates Radio: December 3, 2018
The Wisconsin GOP is set to make an unprecedented power grab to enhance their powers and limit Governor-elect Evers. [WRRD-AM]
After Raucous Hearing, Bills To Restrict Early Voting, Curtail Evers’ Powers Move To Full Legislature
A lawyer for the liberal One Wisconsin Institute warned against the provision of the bill that restricts early voting, saying it would be challenged in court. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
GOP lawmakers seek sweeping new restrictions on incoming Democratic attorney general
Scot Ross who is currently involved in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s voting requirements, chastised the proposal. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Lawsuit looms over proposed limit to early voting in Wisconsin
Elias represented an affiliate of One Wisconsin Now in the case that resulted in the 2016 decision striking down previous limits to early voting. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
GOP State Lawmakers Look To Limit Early Voting In Lame-Duck Session
Analiese Eicher which has successfully sued the state over its voting laws, said she was "shocked but not surprised" GOP lawmakers introduced the plan. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Robin Vos Republicans: ‘Too Many People Voted’
Scot Ross released the following statements and information on reported attacks on early voting planned by Republicans in their lame duck legislative session.
GOP lame-duck bills would move primary, limit early voting
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Institute, which brought the lawsuit, issued a statement saying Republicans are trying to "rig" election rules. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Republicans Want to Close Early Voting Sites for Weeks in Desperate Move to Clamp Down on Voters in Lameduck Session
A similar early voting clampdown was found unconstitutional and "pretextual" in a sweeping opinion in U.S. District Court, One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen. [MAL Contends]
Republicans Launch Another Assault on Democracy
This Republican gang has shown time and again they have no shame when it comes to rigging the rules to give themselves an unfair partisan advantage.
Hit the Bricks, Paul Ryan
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements about career politician Paul Ryan’s farewell media tour.
GOP ‘Playing with Fire’ Using Lame Duck to Rig Elections
We and our legal counsel will be vigilant in monitoring what the Republicans attempt to do with state laws on voting in this lame duck session.
Race was not the primary reason for Walker’s defeat
Republican incumbent Gov. Scott Walker, with his long list of offenses against minorities compiled by One Wisconsin Now, lost his bid to governorship. [Badger Herald]
Policy Changes To Look For With Wisconsin’s New Democratic Attorney General
Analiese Eicher of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now hopes Kaul does change how the state deals with the opioid crisis. [WUWM-FM]
2018 Election Totals Show Voters Delivered Mandate to Democrats
Voters turned out in record numbers and they handed a mandate to the Democrats who swept every statewide race on the ballot.
GOP Blames Voters Voting for Electoral Defeats, Proposes Plan to Limit Participation in 2020 State High Court Race
Republicans appear to have settled on an explanation for why they lost every statewide race on the ballot in the November 6 elections: Too many voters voted.
Scott Walker, lawmakers consider helping conservative justice before Tony Evers becomes governor
Analiese Eicher noted Republicans fought plans to hold special elections this year and complained about the cost of past recall elections. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Foxconn-style subsidy for Kimberly-Clark up for hearing before legislative panel
Kimberly-Clark has paid almost no state income taxes ... which largely shields such businesses from tax liability, according to One Wisconsin Now. [Wisconsin State Journal]
GOP Pushes Tax Giveaway Plan That Pays More for Fewer Jobs
It’s outrageous that Republicans in the legislature are trying to put state taxpayers on the hook for $100 million or more for a corporation.
Rep. Vos Selected to Lead Assembly Republican Caucus, Not State of Wisconsin
Robin Vos was not elected Governor. He does not have a mandate from the people of Wisconsin for his brand of extreme partisanship.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Baraboo High School Nazi Salute Photo
Republicans leading Wisconsin state government have sat silently and refused to stand up to Trump and denounce his racism, xenophobia and sexism.
Wisconsin sees record participation at the ballot box for 2018 midterm elections
“The record turnout in this election shows voters vote, when given the opportunity to vote,” said Analiese Eicher, Program Director at One Wisconsin Now. [Milwaukee Independent]
33 Election Winners and Losers
Winner: One Wisconsin Now and Josh Kaul: The historically high early voting in Milwaukee and Madison were key to the victory of Kaul and Evers. [Urban Milwaukee]
Wisconsin Turns Out and (Early) Votes at Record Levels for 2018 Midterm Elections
Wisconsin voters turned out in record numbers for the 2018 midterm election sending the clear message that voters vote, when given the opportunity to vote.
Assembly Republican Robin Vos Strikes Foul Note With Suggestion for Lame Duck Session Power Play
Robin Vos hit a foul note suggesting just the opposite with a call for a right-wing power grab in a lame duck session, before Democrats take the offices.
Protesters gather in reaction to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation
"Folks are energized, folks want to be a part of their government, and want to make their voices heard, and I think in Wisconsin we're especially keen on that." [WMTV-TV]
Wisconsin Nice Beats the Politics of Hate and the Scott Walker Money Machine
The advocacy group One Wisconsin Now highlighted Walker's extensive use of airplanes to travel to events all over the state costing taxpayers $818,000. [Center for Media and Democracy]
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding the victory of Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul.
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Gov-Elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-Elect Mandela Barnes
Scott Walker will say and do anything to try and win an election, but the voters have spoken and Scott Walker must accept the will of the people.
Former president of state AFL-CIO remembered as tireless advocate for workers
One Wisconsin Now, a progressive political action group, said in a statement that it was heartbroken by the news of Neuenfeldt’s death. [Wisconsin State Journal]
One Wisconsin Now’s Scot Ross and Analiese Eicher Joining State Media in Providing Election Night Analysis
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross and Program Director Analiese Eicher will be providing election night analysis.
Absolute Fraud’: After Billions in Taxpayer Subsidies Championed by Trump, Ryan, and Walker, Foxconn to Import Chinese Workers for Wisconsin Jobs
As we predicted, @ScottWalker’s $4.5 billion taxpayer-funded election Hail Mary was more like punting to a foreign billionaire on second down. [Common Dreams]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on the Passing of Our Friend, Phil Neuenfeldt
He was kind, warm and never without a broad smile for his friends. All our thoughts and love go out to Phil’s family, friends and colleagues.
Mamma Mia! Those Are Some Big Contributions
In September 2018 Scott Walker charged Wisconsin taxpayers over $6,500 to fly from Madison to Milwaukee to Omaha, Nebraska and back to Madison.
Post-One Wisconsin Institute Lawsuit, Voters Continue to Shatter Early Vote Records
After setting early absentee voting records in 2016, Wisconsin voters are again setting records with early absentee voting in 2018.
Paul Ryan-Linked Super PAC Dominates Spending in Race to Choose His Replacement
That we are all paying for tax cuts for the mega-wealthy who are working with Paul Ryan to fund the appallingly racist and negative ads is deeply troubling. [Sludge]
Louise Lyall: Brad Schimel fails women and victims
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has proved time and time again that his first and most important priority is supporting the conservative agenda at the expense of women and of rape survivors. [Capital Times]
Scott Walker Breaks the Law, Again, Campaigning While Flying on Taxpayer Dime
New flight records released late Friday by Scott Walker to One Wisconsin Now reveal Walker again broke the law with his use of the state airplane.
Four pedophile ex-priests had their professional licenses granted under Gov. Scott Walker’s administration
Scott Walker was responsible for pedophiles getting licenses for the last eight years, and Scott Walker had to hope no one found out before the election. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker Gave Pedophile Ex-Priests Professional Licenses
A report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals Scott Walker’s administration approved professional licenses to pedophile priests for the last eight years.
Groups Behind the ‘Blue Wave’ Urge Voters to Make Their Voices Heard
Brad Schimel along with Scott Walker and Republican legislative majorities have failed on the issues important to 'Blue Wave' organizations and supporters.
Report Finds Scott Walker Tops Nation in Out-of-State Fundraising for Gubernatorial Candidates
A report found Scott Walker’s haul of $11.5 million from donors not living in Wisconsin through early October led the nation for out-of-state contributions.
Eric Trump Can Expect Smooth Landing in Wisconsin Rapids
Eric Trump will be flying in to Wisconsin today as Republicans experience electoral turbulence across the country and here in state.
Scott Walker Says He Respects Others, Regardless of Their Beliefs* in Television Ad
*Unless You’re a Woman, Person of Color, Migrant Family, Student or Sex Assault Survivor
Will Brad Schimel Dress Up Like Scott Walker for Halloween?
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross suggested Attorney General Brad Schimel could dress up as Scott Walker for Halloween.
Brad Schimel Fails Women and Victims
Brad Schimel has proved time and time again that his first and most important priority is supporting the conservative agenda at the expense of women and of rape survivors.
Democrats accuse Brad Schimel of being lenient in prosecuting child sexual assault crimes
"This ... is part of a pattern of behavior with Brad Schimel," said One Wisconsin Now, about the cases that involve sentences far below maximum penalties. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Brad Schimel Wants TV Ad Exposing Deals for Sex Criminals When He Was District Attorney Pulled From Airwaves
According to media reports, now that Brad Schimel is the subject of campaign ads noting his failures, he is trying to get the spots taken off the air.