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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Research 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
Another Huge Loss for Scott Walker on His ‘Farewell Tour’
“Scott Walker’s 2018 ‘Farewell Tour’ keeps rolling across Wisconsin.”
One Wisconsin Now
06/12/2018
In the News
Scot Ross on Devil’s Advocates Radio June 12, 2018
Scot Ross joins the Devils for an afternoon #walkerbashing for games with taxpayers money for elections today,
WRRD-AM
06/12/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Makes Taxpayers Finance His Campaign Operation, Again
Republican Gov. Scott Walker is using taxpayer resources to stage a “major” announcement this morning at a business run by a major GOP donor.
One Wisconsin Now
06/12/2018
Press Release
New Ad From Scott Walker Confirms Career Politician Willing to Say Anything
While he and his family have enjoyed full health care coverage on our dime for a quarter century, Scott Walker been playing politics with everyone else’s.
One Wisconsin Now
06/05/2018
Press Release
Brad Schimel and Scott Walker Repeat Mistakes Past
Scott Walker has not authorized the DOJ to pursue legal action against the manufacturers behind the opioid crisis. Brad Schimel is opposed to filing a lawsuit.
One Wisconsin Now
06/04/2018
In the News
Walker’s fourth TV ad focuses on efforts to help those with disabilities find jobs
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July.
WisPolitics
05/31/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Weighs in on NFL Protests, Silent on Sterling Brown Footage
Scott Walker has been unable to muster a response to the release of footage showing the harassment and abuse suffered by Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.
One Wisconsin Now
05/24/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Hasn’t Called Bank to Refinance Student Loan
When Scott Walker was questioned this week about whether he has followed his own advice, he indicated he had not.
One Wisconsin Now
05/24/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker's Lawyer Secretly Joined Brad Schimel at Hate Group Conference
A top lawyer in Scott Walker’s office joined Attorney General Brad Schimel attending a controversial conference hosted by the Alliance Defending Freedom.
One Wisconsin Now
05/21/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Orders No Increases for Priorities
Are Wisconsinites Starting to See How They’ll Pay With the ‘Foxconn Effect’ on State Budget?
One Wisconsin Now
05/15/2018
In the News
Walker again highlights job training grants in third TV ad of re-election campaign
The liberal One Wisconsin Now, which tracks ad buys, says Walker has a $1.5 million buy on Wisconsin TV through early July.
WisPolitics
05/15/2018
Press Release
Hendricks Beats Uihlein
Billionaire Diane Hendricks beats billionaire Dick Uihlein at the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention.
One Wisconsin Now
05/12/2018
Press Release
No Gifts for College Grads from Republicans This Weekend
College students across Wisconsin aren’t getting any presents from Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans in Wisconsin and Washington D.C.
One Wisconsin Now
05/11/2018
Press Release
GOP State Convention Features ‘Pay to Pray’ Event
Gov. Scott Walker’s Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) will be charging $50 per person for a “pay to pray” breakfast on Sunday.
One Wisconsin Now
05/11/2018
In the News
Foxconn taps Black River Falls company
One Wisconsin Now's review shows the owners and their families of the newly revealed subcontractors have donated at least $359,000 to Walker’s campaign.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
05/08/2018
In the News
A nice helping of Scott Walkerbashing with a side helping of Brad Schimel bashing
Scot Ross joins the Devils for a nice helping of Scott Walkerbashing with a side helping of Brad Schimel bashing.
WRRD-AM
05/08/2018
Press Release
Foxconn Deal Proving Lucrative For Donors to Scott Walker’s Campaign
Companies Whose Owners and Families Have Given $359,000 Land No-Bid Contracts for $4.5 Billion Taxpayer-Subsidized Foxconn Project
One Wisconsin Now
05/07/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s Addiction to Opioid Money
Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign has released a second campaign television ad this week, the latest focusing on opioid addiction.
One Wisconsin Now
05/03/2018
Press Release
Yet Another Sign of Scott Walker's Disregard of Communities of Color
Last week, Gov. Scott Walker was featured at a Milwaukee event hosted by America First Policies, an affiliated arm of the the America First Super PAC.
One Wisconsin Now
05/02/2018
In the News
Scott Walker launches first TV ad of 2018 campaign featuring female EMT
One Wisconsin Now, which tracks political advertising, said Walker has reserved $1.3 million in TV ads in [several Wisconsin] broadcast markets
Wisconsin State Journal
05/02/2018
In the News
Scott Walker launches first campaign ad of 2018, Democrats criticize message
Ross said Walker's Fast Forward grants were enacted several years after Shayla started her EMT program.
WMTV-TV
05/01/2018
In the News
Walker launches first TV ad of re-election campaign
Scott Walker's first television ad ... features a firefighter who a liberal group said did not benefit directly from the program being touted.
Associated Press
05/01/2018
Press Release
Increasingly Desperate Scott Walker to Start Re-Election Ads
The increasingly desperate campaign of Scott Walker has upped the ante from issuing wake up calls to hitting the panic button.
One Wisconsin Now
04/26/2018
In the News
How much will investing in your education cost you in debt?
Analiese Eicher explained that after freezing tuition, Walker’s administration also considerably cut the amount of funding allocated to the universities.
Daily Cardinal
04/25/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Ad Declares ‘Democrats Are Winning’
A digital banner ad sponsored by Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign and linking to his website’s donation page declares “Democrats are winning.”
One Wisconsin Now
04/19/2018
In the News
Records runaround: In Wisconsin, long delays are common for those requesting documents
“Walker had a political problem because of what happened with the open records debacle a couple of years ago,” said Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now.
Capital Times
04/11/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker: The Pay Inequality Governor
While Wisconsin Women Earned Less Than Men, Scott Walker and GOP Repealed State Equal Pay Law.
One Wisconsin Now
04/10/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s RGA to Spend Scott Walker’s Steve Wynn Money for Scott Walker
The Republican Governors Association, where Gov. Scott Walker served as 2016-17 chair, has announced it will spend another $5 million for Walker this year.
One Wisconsin Now
04/09/2018
In the News
Joanna Beilman-Dulin: Gov. Walker’s tweets can’t stop blue wave
An executive whose party suffers historic election losses lashes out with angry tweets. Where have we seen this before?
Capital Times
04/07/2018
Press Release
Whose Campaign is Wisconsin Next PAC Working For?
Gov. Scott Walker’s former team ganged up to form a super-PAC, ostensibly for the benefit of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir.
One Wisconsin Now
04/06/2018
Column
Gov. Scott Walker’s Supreme Anger
An executive whose party suffers historic election losses lashes out with angry tweets. Where have we seen this before? It’s not Donald Trump, it’s Scott Walker.
Joanna Beilman-Dulin
04/06/2018
In the News
Should Walker Be Worried?
“This would be a Category 8 hurricane,” chortled Scot Ross, the liberal leader of One Wisconsin Now, in a story by the Washington Post.
Urban Milwaukee
04/05/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s Republican Assembly Candidate Won’t Say He’s a Republican
Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s candidate, karate shop owner Jon Plumer, in both his press release and slick campaign video, won’t say he is a Republican.
One Wisconsin Now
04/05/2018
In the News
Rebecca Dallet beats Michael Screnock in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"Scott Walker, you hear that WAKE UP CALL?" Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now said in a statement.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
04/04/2018
In the News
Dallet wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Progressive group One Wisconsin Now issued a one-line statement: "Scott Walker, you hear that WAKE UP CALL?"
Associated Press
04/03/2018
In the News
Wisconsin GOP operative Mark Block details pivotal yacht meeting between Cambridge Analytica and billionaire...
This raises serious questions about the connections between Scott Walker’s [campaigns]... and this growing international scandal," said Analiese Eicher.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
03/29/2018
In the News
Third court rips Scott Walker after he calls elections ‘unnecessary’
“Two thirds of the offices Scott Walker has held came because he won a special election, including one for State Assembly and one held in an even year.”
Shareblue
03/28/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Was Elected in Special Election
Scott Walker’s been in office for so long he seems to have forgotten it was a special election that got him into the government hammock 25 years ago.
One Wisconsin Now
03/28/2018
In the News
Are Wisconsin GOPers Blocking Elections To Protect Their Gerrymander?
“The elections would create pressure points for people,” Scot Ross, executive director of the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told TPM.
Talking Points Memo
03/26/2018
Press Release
Court Rules Scott Walker Must Call Elections
A Dane County judge today ruled that Scott Walker cannot refuse to call special elections to fill vacancies in the 1st State Senate and 42nd Assembly Districts.
One Wisconsin Now
03/22/2018
In the News
Mike Browne on Devil’s Advocates Radio
Mike Browne and the Devils connect the dots between The Smoking Man, Mark Block, Scott Walker, Cambridge Analytica and Dark Money.
WRRD-AM
03/22/2018
Press Release
NRA’s $3.5 Million Man Scott Walker Delivering for the Gun Lobby
Legislators supporting this sham are providing aid and comfort to the NRA and Scott Walker, who wants nothing more than for this issue to go away.
One Wisconsin Now
03/20/2018
In the News
Walker calls special session on school safety
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now accused Walker of trying to hand the school safety checkbook to a "fellow NRA lackey," Brad Schimel.
Lakeland Times
03/20/2018
In the News
Tammy Baldwin’s Tough Reelection Fight in Hyperpolarized Wisconsin
“You couldn’t have two more different people,” Scot Ross, who leads the progressive group One Wisconsin Now, told me.
New York Magazine
03/16/2018
Press Release
Michael Screnock’s Special Ethical Conflict
Michael Screnock helped Gov. Scott Walker manipulate the rules to give Republicans a partisan political advantage when he worked as Walker’s attorney,
One Wisconsin Now
03/16/2018
In the News
The dark days of open government
As Matt Rothschild and Scot Ross pointed out in a joint column, Walker has generally been a hostile force to transparency for much of his tenure as governor.
Lakeland Times
03/16/2018
In the News
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s fight to win back Wisconsin for Democrats, explained
First thing Walker does in the morning is check the polls, stick his finger in the air, and then figure out how to spend our tax dollars based on the first two.
Vox
03/15/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Wants to Hand School Safety Checkbook to NRA Lackey Brad Schimel
Gov. Scott Walker’s political stunt special session plan proposes giving Attorney General Brad Schimel authority over funding for school safety plans.
One Wisconsin Now
03/15/2018