Walker, Schimel Call for Vote on Gorsuch for Court
One Wisconsin Now, said the real reason for the news conference was "to attack Tammy Baldwin because they cannot get a credible candidate against her." [Associated Press]
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Gov. Scott Walker, A.G. Brad Schimel and Corporate Special Interest Lobby Support Right-Wing Rewrite of Rules For U.S. Supreme Court
Gov. Scott Walker, Attorney General Brad Schimel and WMC are now turning their sights to rewriting the rules for nominees to the United States Supreme Court.
Attorney General Should Investigate School Superintendent Bribery
One Wisconsin Now has filed a complaint with the state Elections Commission, alleging that the proposal is possibly illegal. [Shepherd Express]
State has tested only 9 backlogged rape kits
"It's an outrage that the misplaced priorities and reckless spending by Brad Schimel have left thousands of rape kits untested," said Analiese Eicher. [Green Bay Press-Gazette]
Supreme Court: Attorney General Schimel doesn’t have to release training tapes
The people of Wisconsin deserve to know how elected officials are doing their jobs. And Brad Schimel - at the time these videos were recorded - was an elected official. [WKOW-TV]
Shameless Partisan Pandering, Even by Brad Schimel’s Standards
It’s no accident Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced he would seek re-election AND open an investigation into political corruption.
ICYMI: Report Raises Questions About Whether Wisconsin Attorney General Targeting Democratic Voting Areas With Election ‘Observers’
State Attorney General Who Defended Anti-Voter Laws in Court Not Coordinating With State Election Commission to Place Agents in Polling Places
Wisconsin DOJ will deploy ‘election integrity teams’ to monitor some polling places
"Attorney General Brad Schimel has been an outrageous partisan looking the other way time and again as his fellow Republicans flouted the laws," said Scot Ross. [Capital Times]
Can Brad Schimel Be Trusted on ‘Election Integrity’? Doubtful.
Hyper-Partisan State Attorney General Latest Example of GOP Trying to Use Powers to gain Unfair Electoral Advantage
ITT Tech Shuts Its Doors; Walker, Schimel & Johnson Provide ‘Aid and Comfort’ to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
ITT Tech announced it's closing immediately, leaving hundreds of Wisconsin students in limbo, while Republicans give aid and comfort to predatory for-profits.
Schimel’s Southern Strategy on Voter Rights
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel dusted off an old and discredited “states’ rights” argument in his most recent court filing in the One Wisconsin Institute voting case. [Urban Milwaukee]
Wisconsin attorney general asks US Supreme Court not to hear John Doe appeal
Before he was Attorney General, Brad Schimel said elected officials should be able to help their campaign donors, and this latest action shows he wasn’t kidding. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Brad Schimel’s spokesman also campaign official
"That line between campaign and the actual public office of the attorney general's office is being erased," said Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
State Attorney General Cites Fraudulent, Criminal Video in Latest Plea for Campaign Cash
Brad Schimel has turned a blind eye to political corruption and now he’s turning his back on the health care needs of Wisconsin women and their families.
Attorney general asks federal court to stay out of John Doe
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, chastised Schimel’s move, noting the political arm of [WMC]. [Racine Journal Times]
Some Students Eligible For Tuition Settlement, AG Not Part of Suit
Scot Ross of the group One Wisconsin Now said he’s glad the company is being held accountable but he criticized Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Schimel’s ‘Holy Pictures’ Belie Complete Indifference in For-Profit College Lawsuit Settlement
This news comes, despite the “complete indifference” of Gov. Scott Walker and Schimel, who refused to enter Wisconsin into the lawsuit.
Wisconsin Students to Miss Out on Their Share of $102 Million Settlement With For-Profit College Chain Over Shady Business Practices
When it comes to helping students ripped off by a for-profit college chain, Walker was nowhere to be found.
Get to know Misha Tseytlin, Wisconsin’s first solicitor general
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now referred to Tseytlin as a "hired gun attorney with no background in Wisconsin or Wisconsin state law." [Capital Times]
West Virginia attorney Tseytlin hired as first Wisconsin solicitor general
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now criticized the hiring, calling Tseytlin a "right wing lawyer." [Associated Press]
Attorney General Brad Schimel Hires East Coast, Industry Hired Gun as Solicitor General
The Attorney General announced he lured an attorney with no background in Wisconsin state law to serve in the newly created Office of Solicitor General.
Brad Schimel tackles open government in wake of controversy
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said he would look at Schimel’s effort to update the laws “without prejudging, but just seeing how these folks have operated I think something that involves the Legislature and the governor at this point, people should have huge skepticism, given what they tried […] [Wisconsin State Journal]
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now featured on Capitol City Sunday
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross was featured on WKOW's Capitol City Sunday to talk wiith Greg Neumann about Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel. [WKOW-TV]
State Attorney General Brad Schimel Votes to Impose Climate Change Gag Order on State Employee
The support of State Attorney General Brad Schimel for State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk's anti-science jihad raises troubling questions.
Advocates looking for shorter wait for open records requests
One Wisconsin Now said after Attorney General Brad Schimel hired a new chief of staff, they asked his office for the resume of the new chief, along with the resumes of the other applicants. [Badger Herald]
Does Attorney General Brad Schimel Believe He’s Above the Law?
A simple open records request to Attorney General Brad Schimel from One Wisconsin Now has gone without so much as an acknowledgement of receipt for nearly five weeks.
One Wisconsin Now seeks AG opinion on Supervisor’s fundraising
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now raised questions of whether the anonymous donations to Deanna Alexander could buy secret influence in her county government position. [Pierce County Herald]
Group seeks attorney general opinion on Deanna Alexander’s fundraising
One Wisconsin Now, a liberal group based in Madison, on Friday asked Attorney General Brad Schimel for an opinion on whether Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander violated state law last year by using social media to solicit contributions for family expenses. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now Seeks Attorney General Schimel Opinion On Elected Official’s Use of ‘Public Figure’ Facebook Page to Fundraise for Personal Expenses
We believe state law is absolutely clear - elected officials cannot use their public position. It certainly seems Supervisor Alexander crossed that line.
One Wisconsin Now Says, “You Gotta Vote!”
A new ad from One Wisconsin Now is targeting voters who care about issues like reproductive rights, student loan debt, marriage equality, and worker rights.
Liberal group says Brad Schimel ‘trying to have it both ways’ on abortion laws
A liberal advocacy group contends that Brad Schimel, the Republican candidate for attorney general, has voiced conflicting intentions regarding his approach to laws struck down by the courts. “Brad Schimel has been caught in a lie, and he seems to be having trouble deciding who to admit he is lying to,” Dye said. [Capital Times]
Exposed: Unearthed Document Shows Brad Schimel’s Radical Extremism on Reproductive Health Issues
A recently unearthed document from anti-abortion activists reveals Brad Schimel endorses their agenda to criminalize abortion, even in cases of rape or incest and potentially jail doctors for providing abortions.
Brad Schimel Cut Deal as Waukesha County DA to Let Sex Offender Off With Slap on Wrist
A man charged with third degree sexual assault, a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $25,000 fine, walked away with no jail time.
Who Will Be Wisconsin’s Next Attorney General?
One Wisconsin Now sent Schimel a complaint about the deal, but Schimel declined to investigate. “Isn’t that the essence of representative government?” Schimel said of the Kleefisch-Eisenga relationship. [Shepherd Express]
AG candidate Brad Schimel says contributions don’t buy access
In January, One Wisconsin Now emailed Schimel, requesting that he investigate state Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, and his bill to cap the amount of child support that can be imposed on the wealthy. [Capital Times]
Five Debate Questions for Brad Schimel
In advance of this afternoon’s first Attorney General, One Wisconsin Now has proposed a series of questions Schimel should answer to the people of Wisconsin.
Liberal group files complaint against Brad Schimel
One Wisconsin Now filed a complaint against Brad Schimel yesterday. It alleges that the Republican attorney general hopeful used 500-dollars in campaign funds for his children's baby-sitters 16 times between 2009 and February. [Pierce County Herald]
One Wisconsin Now Complaint: Brad Schimel’s Babysitters Club Violates Campaign Finance Law
One Wisconsin Now today filed a complaint with the state Government Accountability Board (GAB) over the use of campaign funds for his personal babysitting expenses.
Brad Schimel Doubles Down: Refuses to Renounce Endorsement of Pay-to-Play Politics
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross today denounced Republican Attorney General Candidate Brad Schimel’s most recent refusal to renounce his statements endorsing pay to play politics.
One Wisconsin Now Praises Susan Happ Call for Crackdown on For-Profit Colleges
One Wisconsin Now praised Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ’s plan to use the Attorney General’s office to crackdown on unscrupulous for-profit colleges.
Scot Ross: Brad Schimel wrong to turn blind eye to corruption
“Why can't a legislator press for legislation that benefits a person who has contributed to their campaign? Isn't that the essence of representative government?” [Capital Times]
Lt. Gov. Kleefisch Hosts Schimel Fundraiser After DA Refused to Investigate Husband’s ‘Pay-to-Play’ Allegations
Months after refusing to investigate Rep. Joel Kleefisch, Brad Schimel will benefit from a fundraiser hosted today by the Lieutenant Governor at the Tory Lake Club in Oconomowoc.
Schimel Attacks Against Happ Come From Electeds with Long Anti-Women’s Equality Record
The GOP officials who attacked Jefferson Co. DA Susan Happ on behalf of Brad Schimel have a long record of voting against women’s equality.
They’re Back: Wealthy Private School Voucher Boosters Fill GOP Politicians’ Campaign Coffers
Supporters of private school vouchers from across the country are dropping big donations on Wisconsin politicians in recent months, including over $113,000 to Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch.
More heat than light in flap over Schimel’s response to One WI Now
Brad Schimel, the lone Republican candidate for state attorney general, ignited a firestorm with his response to a letter alleging pay-to-play politics… One Wisconsin Now called Schimel’s response, which it received in January and made public in June, “shocking and disappointing.” Schimel’s remarks were also blasted by the three Democrats vying in the Aug. 12 primary for […] [Isthmus]
Republican Attorney General Candidate Brad Schimel Running (Literally) From Questions
Brad Schimel abruptly ran out of a television interview – to attend his political fundraising event - when asked about his comments defending a legislator’s introduction of a bill to dramatically lower the child support payments of a millionaire campaign contributor.
Turning a blind eye to political corruption?
DA Schimel seems to think he’s there to serve the interest of donors — and he’s come flat out and said it. The essence of representative government is people buying and selling legislation? [WITI-TV]
Attorney General Candidate Brad Schimel’s Dystopian Democracy
Does Republican candidate for the job of top cop in the state, Brad Schimel, view the buying and selling of influence, not protecting the rights of the people of Wisconsin as the “essence of representative democracy”?
Brad Schimel declines to investigate Kleefisch child-support bill
“Why can’t a legislator press for legislation that benefits a person who has contributed to their campaign?” Schimel asked in an email to the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. “Isn’t that the essence of representative government?” Schimel, a Republican running for attorney general, went on to say politicians should not solicit donations “in exchange for […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
DA: Lawmakers, donors working together expected
A Republican prosecutor running for attorney general suggested it’s not unusual for legislators to work with campaign donors on legislation, calling the collaboration the “essence” of government, an email a liberal group released Wednesday shows. One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross said Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel’s remarks indicate he believes lawmakers can […] [Associated Press]