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
In The News
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
11/27/2018
Press Release
Stung By Losses, WI GOP Wants Presidential Primary Date Change
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.
One Wisconsin Now
11/16/2018
In The News
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
11/15/2018
In The News
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
11/07/2018
Press Release
One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Tony Evers, 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.
One Wisconsin Now
11/07/2018
In The News
Absolute Fraud’: After Billions in Taxpayer Subsidies Championed by Trump, Ryan, and Walker, Foxconn to...
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
11/06/2018
Press Release
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.
One Wisconsin Now
11/05/2018
Press Release
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.
One Wisconsin Now
11/02/2018
In The News
Four pedophile ex-priests had their professional licenses granted under Gov. Scott Walker’s...
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
11/02/2018
Press Release
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.
One Wisconsin Now
11/02/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Tops Nation in Out-of-State Fundraising
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.
One Wisconsin Now
10/30/2018
Press Release
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.
One Wisconsin Now
10/30/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker Says He Respects Others, Regardless of Their Beliefs*
*Unless You’re a Woman, Person of Color, Migrant Family, Student or Sex Assault Survivor
One Wisconsin Now
10/29/2018
Press Release
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.
One Wisconsin Now
10/26/2018
In The News
Donald Trump turns focus to Wisconsin’s races for Senate, governor
Trump's visit "just reinforces Walker's racist, sexist, xenophobic record," said Analiese Eicher, program director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now.
Associated Press
10/25/2018
In The News
Scott Walker claims Tony Evers wants ‘special treatment for illegals’
Walker’s ad comes a day before he was to campaign in Wisconsin with President Donald Trump ... The liberal group One Wisconsin Now called Walker’s ad racist.
Associated Press
10/24/2018
Press Release
Racists, Sexists to Appear at Republican Campaign Rally
Scott Walker won’t be the only racist, sexist politician on stage at a campaign rally at the Mosinee airport tomorrow, joining him will be Donald Trump.
One Wisconsin Now
10/23/2018
In The News
Devil’s Advocates Radio: October 23, 2018
Does Scott Walker have racist tendencies? Scot Ross has a definitive answer and he shares it with the Devils.
WRRD-AM
10/23/2018
Press Release
Still No Reimbursement From Scott Walker for Illegal Usage of State Plane
In July 2018 Scott Walker broke the state law prohibiting politicians from using taxpayer resources to benefit their campaigns.
One Wisconsin Now
10/22/2018
Press Release
Gubernatorial Debate Question: Will Scott Walker Fly There?
The beltline in Madison can be tough commute and Scott Walker has shown time and again he has no shame when it comes to taking to the air at taxpayer expense.
One Wisconsin Now
10/19/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s Belated, B.S Concern for Pre-Existing Conditions
Scott Walker hasn’t cared about pre-existing conditions until the issue threatened the health of his political ambitions.
One Wisconsin Now
10/18/2018
In The News
‘Scott-holes’ campaign counters Walker’s ads at the gas pump
Terry McGowan, president of Local 139, referred to a report from the liberal group One Wisconsin Now that found Walker had spent more than $800,000 on flights.
Daily Reporter
10/17/2018
Press Release
NRA Has Spent $4.33 for Every K-12 Student in Wisconsin to Buy Scott Walker
No Group Has Been a Bigger Obstacle to Reform Than the NRA and No Politician Has Gotten More of Their Money Than Scott Walker.
One Wisconsin Now
10/16/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker’s Appalling 25-Year Record on Corrections and Prison Policy
Gov. Scott Walker Has Spent 25 Years Charting a Dangerous, Racist Course on Corrections Policy in the State of Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now
10/15/2018
In The News
NRA Campaign Ad Mispronounces Name of Walker Opponent Evers
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now obtained a copy of the ad Friday. It says the buy is $740,000 in Green Bay, Wausau and La Crosse.
Associated Press
10/12/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker is the NRA’s $4 Million Man
Scott Walker’s gun lobby pals are hitting the airwaves with a nearly $740,000 ad buy, pushing their support for his campaigns to $4.25 million since 2010.
One Wisconsin Now
10/11/2018
Press Release
Republicans Pick Republican Walker
In an amazing piece of poll magic, Scott Walker managed to improve his numbers by exactly the same numbers pollster Franklin flipped his sample.
One Wisconsin Now
10/10/2018
Press Release
WMC Putting on Pre-Election Special Interest Pep Rally for Scott Walker
The state’s largest corporate special interest lobbying outfit, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, is hosting a pre-election pep rally for Scott Walker today.
One Wisconsin Now
10/09/2018
Press Release
Donald Trump Attacks Sexual Assault Victim. Scott Walker, Brad Schimel Silent.
One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher demanded Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel speak out on behalf of sexual assault survivors.
One Wisconsin Now
10/03/2018
In The News
Democratic candidates “road trip” mocks Walkers plane use
Walker’s use of the state plane has been criticized by since One Wisconsin Now released reports revealing what they called his “misuse” of the state plane.
WKOW-TV
10/03/2018
Press Release
‘Scott Walker Has Treated the State Plane as His Personal Campaign Shuttle’
Among the most egregious examples of Gov. Scott Walker’s “misuse and abuse” of the taxpayer-funded state plane are ridiculously short flights he took.
One Wisconsin Now
10/02/2018
Press Release
GOP Seek to Deny Giving Voters Voice on Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme
Scott Fitzgerald said he will ask for an extraordinary session after the November election to consider a $100 million incentive package for Kimberly-Clark.
One Wisconsin Now
10/02/2018
In The News
Evers, Barnes Mock Walker’s Flights During Livestream
Walker has spent $934,000 in taxpayer-funded flights between September 2015 ... and July of this year, records obtained by One Wisconsin Now show.
Associated Press
10/02/2018
Press Release
Desperate Scott Walker Wants to Hand Out More Election-Year Corporate Welfare
Scott Walker wants to write another election-year check for corporate welfare instead of investing Wisconsin tax dollars into Wisconsin.
One Wisconsin Now
10/01/2018
Press Release
Scott Walker, Brad Schimel Stand with Brett Kavanaugh, Sexual Assault
Scott Walker and Brad Schimel want to put a man who committed sexual assault on the United States Supreme Court for the next 30 years.
One Wisconsin Now
09/28/2018
Press Release
Courage of Dr. Ford a Powerful Contrast With Cowardice of Scott Walker
The courageous testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford today stands in contrast with the behavior of Scott Walker in regard to the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.
One Wisconsin Now
09/27/2018
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
