In The News
The Wisconsin Race For Governor
Scot Ross joined Joy Reid to discuss Wisconsin's 2018 gubernatorial race where public education advocate Tony Evers faces Scott Walker.
MSNBC
09/09/2018
In The News
Wisconsin Voter ID Law Challenged
The Wisconsin primary will be the first big test of the state's controversial voter ID law. Scot Ross, Executive Director of Wisconsin Now, joins Al Sharpton to discuss.
MSNBC
04/03/2016
Report
P is for Payoff
The Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation is among the largest funders of the right-wing propaganda machine in the country. Their influence in Wisconsin cannot be underestimated.
One Wisconsin Institute
12/14/2015
Report
WEDC: Four Years of Failure
Time has proven WEDC to be an abject failure at job creation, and, some argue, a symbol of the cronyism, corruption, and incompetence of the Scott Walker administration.
One Wisconsin Institute
07/24/2015
Report
Wisconsin’s Great Cost Shift
Declining financial support for higher education has shifted costs onto consumers, increased student loan debt and decreased the affordability of higher ed.
One Wisconsin Institute
05/11/2015
In The News
Does America Want What Scott Walker is Selling? Part II
John Simons of the International Business Times, Forbes contributor Carrie Sheffield, and One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross discuss Walker's positions on economic issues.
MSNBC
03/15/2015
In The News
Does America Want What Scott Walker is Selling? Part I
John Simons of the International Business Times, Forbes contributor Carrie Sheffield, and One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross discuss Walker's positions on economic issues.
MSNBC
03/15/2015
In The News
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Fight Against Labor
Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests examine union and pension battles for potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates Scott Walker and Chris Christie.
MSNBC
02/28/2015
In The News
Behold the Group Dogging Scott Walker’s Every Move
Between the state capitol and the University... a half dozen people work long days to do everything they can to make sure Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is never elected president.
Bloomberg
02/11/2015
In The News
The War for Wisconsin Heats Up
Bill Clinton joins the fray in the tight race for governor in Wisconsin, as incumbent Scott Walker and contender Mary Burke face off. NBC’s Chris Todd and Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now Scot Ross explain why the stakes are high.
MSNBC
10/24/2014
In The News
Scott Walker Accused of Illegal Fundraising
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said there is one simple question Gov. Walker must answer as his 2014 and beyond campaigns heats up: "Are you still doing it?"
MSNBC
06/20/2014
In The News
One Wisconsin Now on Al Jazeera to Talk Voter Suppression
Mike Browne, Deputy Director of One Wisconsin Now and the Institute sat down with Al Jazeera to discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s and the GOP’s attacks on the right to vote in Wisconsin.
Al Jazeera
04/10/2014
In The News
This Week in Voter Suppression: Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is in a close race with his Democratic challenger Mary Burke. Yet his primary concern seems to be on voter ID requirements in the state. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross joins the Melissa Harris-Perry panel to discuss why.
MSNBC
03/15/2014
In The News
The War on Voting Rights in Wisconsin
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, joins The Reid Report to discuss efforts in Wisconsin by Republicans to put a stop to early voting.
MSNBC
03/11/2014
In The News
Will Scott Walker Run in 2016?
Governor Walker has access to an ungodly amount of money. His campaign co-chair runs the $500 million right wing funding Bradley foundation. His largest donor is the wealthiest woman in Wisconsin.
MSNBC
11/24/2013
Report
S is for Shill
This report exposes the web of right-wing funders advancing a radical school privatization agenda through the use of Wisconsin-based front groups, with special focus on the Bradley Foundation, headed by Scott Walker's campaign co-chair Michael Grebe.
One Wisconsin Institute
11/13/2013
In The News
The Struggle for Voting Rights is Still Real
Scot Ross, Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner, and Judith Browne Dianis join Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss the continued need for the fight for voting rights, especially after seeing legislation pass.
MSNBC
08/25/2013
Report
Protecting the Right to Vote in Wisconsin
Voting is not only our right; it is our duty. It is how we have a say in the direction of our community, our state and our country. Voting is the one time everyone is equal. Young or old, rich or poor, on Election Day everyone gets the same say.
One Wisconsin Institute
05/12/2013
In The News
Foundation Behind ‘Voter Fraud’ Billboards Exposed
Thanks to reporting done by The Grio's Joy Reid and the advocacy organization One Wisconsin Now, Melissa Harris-Perry is able to name names for 'This Week In Voter Suppression” in exposing the foundation behind billboards that splashed false information on voter fraud.
MSNBC
11/03/2012
In The News
Little known Wisconsin foundation behind ‘voter fraud’ billboards
When Scot Ross heard about more than a dozen billboards going up in largely minority neighborhoods around Cleveland, Ohio, bearing ominous images of the legal penalties for voter fraud, the story had a familiar ring.
theGrio
10/28/2012
In The News
Dark Money Fueled by Little-Known Organizations
Scot Ross of "One Wisconsin Now" joins Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests to dig into the details on the Bradley Foundation, what is called the "big granddaddy of political money that no one knows about."
MSNBC
10/27/2012
Report
Scott Walker’s Billionaires Club
An unprecedented cross-country cash grab, driven by donations from wealthy, right-wing ideologues and special interests, turbocharged with a campaign finance loophole allowed Gov. Scott Walker to raise donations in unlimited amounts to fund expenses related to “recall defense.”
One Wisconsin Institute
05/24/2012
Report
D is for Dismantle
There is a long-held belief among many conservatives that public schools are simply not an appropriate role of government and should be privatized through the use of vouchers. One of the staunchest supporters of this extreme view is Gov. Scott Walker.
One Wisconsin Institute
12/20/2011
In The News
Wisconsin Progressives Push Forward to Gov. Scott Walker’s 2012 Recall
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross joins Ed Schultz to discuss the 2012 recall effort against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
MSNBC
08/10/2011
Report
We’re Not Broke
With the mantra “we're broke,” Gov. Scott Walker proposed slashing funding to services and public goods of the middle class – all the while cutting taxes by $200 million for the wealthy and corporations. The reality is that there is no fiscal emergency and we're not broke.
One Wisconsin Institute
04/04/2011
In The News
Wisconsin State Budget and Worker Protests
Scot Ross talked about the ongoing legislative battle between the governor of Wisconsin and state Democrats on the budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN
02/25/2011
In The News
Massive Backlash to Anti-Union Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, joined Ed Schultz to talk about the dramatic growth in the number of people opposing Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union bill.
MSNBC
02/16/2011
Press Release
Will Scott Walker, Brad Schimel Denounce Donald Trump’s Attack on Assault Victim?
The choice for Scott Walker and Brad Schimel is simple: denounce Donald Trump immediately and unequivocally, or join him as unfit to serve in public office.
One Wisconsin Now
09/21/2018
Press Release
Scott McCallum Reimbursed Taxpayers, Why Won’t Scott Walker?
Scott Walker Scheme to Use State Airplane to Film Campaign Ad Similar to Incident in Which Former GOP Governor McCallum Was Investigated by Ethics Board.
One Wisconsin Now
09/20/2018
Press Release
Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising
Trailing in the polls and desperate to continue his quarter century political career, Scott Walker is “getting back to basics.”
One Wisconsin Now
09/19/2018
Press Release
One Wisconsin Now on Marquette University Law School Poll
Statements on the latest Marquette Law School Poll that says Tony Evers is ahead of Scott Walker and that Walker’s approval numbers are underwater.
One Wisconsin Now
09/18/2018
Post
A Tweetstorm of Scott Walker Racism
Scot Walker’s track record of policy decisions in Wisconsin shows a candidate who often actively pursues stances that would undermine racial and social justice.
Scot Ross
09/17/2018
Press Release
Does Scott Walker Still Believe Brett Kavanaugh Fits Criteria?
Gov. Scott Walker was quick to publicly praise Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
One Wisconsin Now
09/17/2018
In The News
Kimberly-Clark Wants Wisconsin’s Commitment on Tax Incentives
One Wisconsin Now recently said that Kimberly-Clark is pressuring the state for tax incentives, even though it pays virtually no income taxes to Wisconsin.
Bloomberg
09/17/2018
Press Release
Statements On Scott Walker Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme
Kimberly-Clark has had $1 in Wisconsin state net tax burden the last four years available. Now Gov. Walker is calling for the passage of a giveaway.
One Wisconsin Now
09/14/2018
Press Release
Student Debt Becomes WISGOP 2018 Panic Room Issue
John Nygren has been seeking information about a program in Connecticut that helps borrowers there refinance their student loans at lower interest rates.
One Wisconsin Now
09/13/2018
Testimony
Testimony Before Committee Considering Changes to Student Loan Rules
The Betsy DeVos Department of Education and the Scott Walker administration are moving to make the student loan debt system problems worse, not better.
Analiese Eicher
09/13/2018
Press Release
Ad Targets Scott Walker’s Misuse, Abuse of Taxpayer-Funded Planes
His new motto is ‘I fly, you buy’ and our research and ad shows Scott Walker is not the same guy he’s been trying to sell to Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now
09/12/2018
In The News
Walker unveils more details for student debt relief proposal
Analiese Eicher from One Wisconsin Now, a left-leaning think-tank, said the tax credit will not be enough to help borrowers with their monthly payments.
Badger Herald
09/12/2018
Press Release
Smoking Gun Shows Scott Walker Broke the Law
With this new evidence we’ve also exposed his lying and scheming to avoid his obligation to pay the state back for his improper use of the state plane.
One Wisconsin Now
09/11/2018
In The News
Scott Walker took 127 more flights last year than scrutinized New York governor
One Wisconsin Now recently reported on Walker’s taxpayer-funded airplane travel since September 2015 when he dropped out of the presidential race.
Wisconsin State Journal
09/10/2018
In The News
The Wisconsin Race For Governor
Scot Ross joined Joy Reid to discuss Wisconsin's 2018 gubernatorial race where public education advocate Tony Evers faces Scott Walker.
MSNBC
09/09/2018
Press Release
NEW EVIDENCE: Scott Walker’s Excuse For Plane Use Doesn’t Fly
Information obtained today by One Wisconsin Now shows the Governor’s office intentionally scheduled an event at Nicolet Technical College on July 17.
One Wisconsin Now
09/07/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Kicks Off NFL Season Trying to Stoke Racial Division, Resentment
Scott Walker should spend some time reflecting on how his policies have led Wisconsin to be ranked the worst state for black Americans.
One Wisconsin Now
09/06/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s Foxconn Effect Includes $56K in Taxpayer-Funded Fly Arounds
One Wisconsin Now has found the frequently flying Governor’s air travels to promote the Foxconn deal are adding over $56,000 to the taxpayer tab.
One Wisconsin Now
09/06/2018
In The News
Madison Democrats seek investigation into Walker’s travel expenses
One Wisconsin Now indicated Walker used $2,017 in state funds to fly to Rhinelander on July 17, the day he filmed a new ad for his gubernatorial... campaign.
Daily Cardinal
09/05/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Flew to Green Bay TV Market Six Before Area Election
A review of Scott Walker’s serial misuse of state airplanes has revealed he used a state plane to fly to the Green Bay area prior to a special election.
One Wisconsin Now
09/05/2018
In The News
DPW blasts Scott Walker for illegal state plane use in new video
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has released a new video entitled “We All Pay for Scott Walker’s Ambitions.”
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
09/04/2018
In The News
Liberal group continues to attack Scott Walker on state plane use
One Wisconsin Now argued Walker misused taxpayer dollars by using a state plane for an official visit to Rhinelander before filming a campaign commercial.
Capital Times
09/04/2018
In The News
‘He charged taxpayers:’ Liberal group demands criminal investigation into Gov. Walker’s use of state...
Officials with the liberal group One Wisconsin Now say they have proof of allegations of misuse and abuse of taxpayer resources against Governor Scott Walker.
WITI-TV
09/04/2018
In The News
Gov. Walker’s Trip To the Northwoods Causes Conflict
The group One Wisconsin Now is asking the state Ethics Board and the Dane County District Attorney to see whether Governor Scott Walker violated state laws.
WXPR-FM
09/04/2018
In The News
Walker campaign: No wrongdoing in state-funded flight to Rhinelander
One Wisconsin Now said state taxpayers paid $2,017 to fly Walker in a state plane from Madison to Rhinelander on July 17.
WAOW-TV
09/04/2018
Press Release
One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Scott Walker’s Use of State Plane
Scott Walker used a state plane, at a cost to taxpayers of $2,017.66, to fly from Madison to Rhinelander to film a television ad for his re-election campaign.
One Wisconsin Now
09/04/2018
In The News
Rep. Sargent: Statement on reports Gov. Walker misused taxpayer dollars
One Wisconsin Now announced open records reveal Scott Walker recently used state resources for traveling to film a campaign ad for his re-election bid.
Melissa Sargent
09/01/2018
In The News
Scott Walker used taxpayer money to fly to film controversial Three Lakes campaign ad
State flight records uncovered by One Wisconsin Now have added even more fuel to the controversy surrounding Scott Walker’s Three Lakes campaign ad.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
08/31/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Charged Taxpayers For Flight to Campaign Ad
State flight records obtained by One Wisconsin Now show that on July 17 Walker flew to Rhinelander on a state plane at a cost of $2,017.66.
One Wisconsin Now
08/31/2018
Press Release
Will Frequent Flyer Scott Walker Get Bumped from Trip with Veep on Air Force 2
When VP Mike Pence jets to Wisconsin today on Air Force 2 to raise campaign cash, he’ll be greeted at the airport by frequent flyer Gov. Scott Walker.
One Wisconsin Now
08/30/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker More Than Doubled Taxpayer-Charged Flights From 2011 to 2017
Records show the state’s first flier has more than doubled the tab for air travel between 2011 and 2017, starting at $155,548 and exploding to $326,705.
One Wisconsin Now
08/29/2018
In The News
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Walker’s strategy is clear, Ross charges: “Instead of running on his record, he’s running on what he didn’t do.”
Urban Milwaukee
08/28/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Has Another Foxconn-Fueled Campaign Announcement
Records Show Scott Walker Has Spent $33,000 Using the State Plane for Foxconn-Related Flying Days.
One Wisconsin Now
08/28/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Put Veterans at Mercy of For-Profit ‘College’ Cartel
Another Scott Walker Election Year publicity ploy for veterans is undermined by his record supporting the for-profit “college” industry.
One Wisconsin Now
08/24/2018
In The News
Scott Walker’s Air Travel Abuses Taxpayers
After extensive investigation of the use of state airplanes by Gov. Scott Walker, it seems his attitude toward Wisconsin taxpayers is, “I’ll fly, you buy.”
Urban Milwaukee
08/23/2018
In The News
Scott Walker hammered in brutal ad by former employee, then hit with multiple investigations
One Wisconsin Now hit Walker earlier this week for his ridiculous habit of spending gobs of state money to take private flights to private campaign events.
DailyKos
08/23/2018
In The News
Here We Go Again: The Scott Walker Airplane Scandal That Wisconsinites Aren’t Hearing About
One Wisconsin Now has produced a mind-blowing report on Walkers’ extensive use of the state airplane after his failed Presidential run.
DailyKos
08/23/2018
Press Release
One Wisconsin Now Statements on That Poll Over There
"Charles Franklin has proven if you poll Scott Walker supporters, Scott Walker will do okay."
One Wisconsin Now
08/22/2018
In The News
Tight Wisconsin races come amid signs of more GOP excitement
"If you poll Scott Walker supporters, Scott Walker will do OK," liberal activist Scot Ross, head of the group One Wisconsin Now, said in a statement.
Associated Press
08/22/2018
In The News
Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
We urge you to rescind the “Openness” award you gave to Gov. Walker earlier this year.
Urban Milwaukee
08/22/2018
In The News
Scott Walker’s flights in years after presidential run cost state taxpayers $818,000
About 41 percent of the flights Walker took between September 2015 ... and April 2018 covered distances of less than 100 miles.
Wisconsin State Journal
08/21/2018
In The News
Wisconsin Governor Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Money
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spent over $800,000 in taxpayer dollars for air travel over a period of two and a half years.
Courthouse News Service
08/21/2018
In The News
Group knocks Walker’s state plane use
One Wisconsin Now is knocking Gov. Scott Walker for his “misuse and abuse” of taxpayer-funded flights on the state plane.
WisPolitics
08/21/2018
In The News
Liberal group says Walker travel cost taxpayers $818K
One Wisconsin Now says Republican Gov. Scott Walker has made flights on the state airplane costing taxpayers $818,000 in the last three years.
New Richmond News
08/21/2018
In The News
Walker Reportedly Used State Plane Over 800 Times Since 2015
One Wisconsin Now put together public records on flight data, releasing the findings this week.
KFIZ-AM
08/21/2018
In The News
Video: One Wisconsin Now reveals results of Scott Walker investigation
One Wisconsin Now revealed results of its months-long investigation of alleged misuse of taxpayer resources for political purposes by Gov. Scott Walker.
La Crosse Tribune
08/21/2018
Press Release
The Inflight Magazine Scott Walker Raged About on Facebook
In case you missed it, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker posted a lengthy attack against the small progressive advocacy organization, One Wisconsin Now.
One Wisconsin Now
08/21/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Spent at Least $65K on Planes for Closed to the Public ‘Town Halls’
Scott Walker flying to ‘town hall meetings’ that excluded the public are yet another example of the expensive misuse and abuse of taxpayer resources.
One Wisconsin Now
08/21/2018