Promises to Stick by Factory Plans in Wisconsin — Foxconn Damage Control
Speaker Robin Vos and Republican legislators took control of the agency in charge of the Foxconn deal and slashed accountability. [Global Engineering News]
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New One Wisconsin Now executive director cites Janesville’s ‘huge influence’ on her
Two of her priorities for One Wisconsin Now ... were tackling student debt and ensuring voting rights. [Janesville Gazette]
Wisconsin legislators play blame game after Foxconn upends purpose of Mount Pleasant plant
Wwhat did they know about Foxconn’s plans to drastically cut back their end of the bargain, and when did they know it? [Milwaukee Independent]
Bice: Supreme Court candidate once wrote that gay rights ruling could lead to legalized bestiality
Not surprisingly, the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now and Planned Parenthood have doubts about Hagedorn's ability to be objective. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Walker Foxconn Legacy in Shambles, Gov. Evers to clean up another mess.
Robin Vos and legislative Republicans grabbed control of the agency in charge of the Foxconn deal and slashed accountability. [DemoCurmudgeon]
One Wisconsin Now names new director
One Wisconsin Now ... announced Wednesday it has selected a new executive director. [Wisconsin State Journal]
One Wisconsin Now Announces New Executive Director
Analiese Eicher Hired as New Head of Wisconsin Progressive Research and Communications Organization. [Blogging Blue]
Political integrity is vital to democracy — discourse on Twitter must not be an exception
A federal judge ruled three Wisconsin GOP lawmakers were in violation of the First Amendment when they blocked One Wisconsin Now [Badger Herald]
Executive director of One Wisconsin Now leaving post
The voluble leader of a liberal group that has gained national attention as a foil to Wisconsin Republicans ... is leaving his post. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Judge wastes no time blocking voting restrictions passed by GOP
Filing were One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund, progressive advocacy groups. [Kenosha News]
Wisconsin Loses Front Line Progressive Hero
In case you haven’t seen the news yet, Executive Director Scot Ross has decided to leave One Wisconsin Now. [Blogging Blue]
Scot Ross to step down at One Wisconsin Now
Scot Ross, gadfly to conservatives and a dependable source of biting comments on Republican maneuverings, is stepping down. [Capital Times]
Exec. Director leaving One Wisconsin Now & Institute
After nearly 12 years, the executive director of One Wisconsin Now and Institute decided to leave the organization. [WMTV-TV]
Judge blocks Wisconsin GOP’s lame-duck voter suppression: “Not a close question”
Progressive groups Citizen Action of Wisconsin and One Wisconsin Institute sued over the moves. [Salon]
Judge strikes down Scott Walker’s vote-suppression measure
Progressive groups Citizen Action of Wisconsin and One Wisconsin Institute sued over the moves. [Alternet]
Judge Rejects Anti-Democratic Lame-Duck Laws in Wisconsin
In this case, brought by ... One Wisconsin Institute, Judge James Peterson ruled that the laws violated a 2016 court order. [Care2]
UNSPUN: January 22, 2019
Both analysts said compromise is possible on a number of issues facing the state that Gov. Evers will discuss in his speech. [WMTV-TV]
Legal Action Against The Lame-Duck Legislative Session
We speak with Analiese Eicher, program director at One Wisconsin Now, one of the organizations that filed the court challenge. [WORT-FM]
Democrats, Republicans looking for compromise and clear path forward in State of the State
Analiese Eicher ... said she wants to see a change of pace from the new administration. [WQOW-TV]
Explained: Federal judge overturns Wisconsin Republicans’ limits on early voting, valid IDs
One Wisconsin Institute ... asked U.S. District Judge James Peterson to halt those provisions of the extraordinary session laws. [Capital Times]
Federal judge: Vos’ Twitter block violated free speech rights
The decision from U.S. District Judge William Conley siding with the group, One Wisconsin Now, serves to illustrate emerging views... [Racine Journal Times]
Federal judge finds Wisconsin Republican lawmakers violated free speech rights with Twitter blocks
The decision, written by District Judge William Conley, is the second win for One Wisconsin Now ... this week. [Capital Times]
Judge finds Republicans violated free speech rights by blocking liberal group on Twitter
One Wisconsin Now ... sued Vos, Rep. John Nygren of Marinette and then-Rep. Jesse Kremer of Kewaskum for blocking it on Twitter. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Judge: GOP Lawmakers Can’t Block Liberal Group From Twitter Feeds
[A federal judge ruled] three GOP state lawmakers violated the First Amendment when they blocked a liberal advocacy group on Twitter. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: January 18, 2019
One Wisconsin Now has won another victory against Robin Vos and the WISGOP and Scot Ross joins the Devils to take a lap.
Early-Voting Restrictions Passed in Wisconsin Lame-Duck Session Blocked by Judge
One Wisconsin Institute went to court to ask Peterson to quash the newly approved restrictions. [Governing]
A Federal Judge Just Crushed Scott Walker’s Lame-Duck Assault on Voting Rights
National Redistricting Foundation provided support for the challenge to the new law that was brought by the One Wisconsin Institute. [The Nation]
Federal judge strikes down Wisconsin Republicans’ lame-duck early voting rollbacks
The lawsuit brought by [One Wisconsin Institute] ... argued the changes were very similar to a previous law the courts struck down [Vox]
“Big victory for voters,” group celebrates judge striking down early voting restrictions
Analiese Eicher of One Wisconsin said she remained confident Republicans attempt would suppress voting rights. [WKOW-TV]
Federal Judge Blocks Wisconsin GOP’s Cuts To Early Voting
The suit was filed by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund... [Huffington Post]
Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin’s Lame-Duck Election Changes That Limited Early Voting
The lawsuit was brought by One Wisconsin Institute, Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund... [Fortune]
Federal Judge Strikes Down Early Voting Restrictions
Citizens Action of Wisconsin and One Wisconsin Institute brought the laws to court for Peterson to rule. [WSAU-FM]
Judge eliminates Wisconsin early voting limits approved by GOP lawmakers during lame-duck session
That lawsuit was brought by two liberal groups — One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
“Big victory for voters,” group celebrates judge striking down early voting restrictions
Analiese Eicher of [One Wisconsin Institute] said she remained confident Republicans attempt would suppress voting rights. [WKOW-TV]
Federal Judge Blocks Lame-Duck Session’s Restrictions On Early Voting
Analiese Eicher, program director at [One Wisconsin Institute], lauded Peterson's decision as a victory for Wisconsin voters. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
What Is the Average Time It Takes to Repay Student Loans?
According to a survey of 61,000 respondents conducted by One Wisconsin Institute, the average time to pay off student loan debt is 21.1 years. [Credible]
The Wisconsin legislative session is starting out with litigation, and it will cost taxpayers
[Josh Kaul] helped bring the original lawsuit challenging the state's voting laws as a lawyer for One Wisconsin Institute. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
The journey from Wisconsin to Texas and the ruling that struck down the ACA
“Over the last couple years, we have become a right-wing idea factory,” said Mike Browne. [Houston Chronicle]
Advocacy groups to file suit to block implementation of Wisconsin GOP lame-duck laws
In addition to the new lawsuit, liberal group One Wisconsin Institute is asking a federal judge to strike down provisions passed in the session that curtail the timeline for early voting. [Wisconsin State Journal]
New Early Voting Restrictions Could Significantly Impact the Northwoods
One Wisconsin [Institute], an issue advocacy organization, has challenged this law in federal court. [WXPR-FM]
UNSPUN: January 9, 2019
Our political analysts broke down the government shutdown, the border wall and the Democrats response to President Trump's address. [WMTV-TV]
The Eternal Campaign of Scott Walker
One Wisconsin Now added the totals and found Walker has earned $2,263,058 in salary since 1993 from his jobs in state and county government. [Urban Milwaukee]
New Wisconsin Governor Stresses Unity, Civility at Inauguration
Also now Wisconsin law is a statewide two-week limit on early voting, which has already been challenged in court by liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Institute. [Courthouse News]
Scott Walker refusing to ride quietly into the sunset
He is clearly happy those laws will be challenged by the likes of the ACLU, One Wisconsin Institute and other respected groups that have announced such plans. [People's World]
Republicans, Democrats speak to Walker’s legacy
“When you’re talking about legacy, we remember elected officials who showed inspired leadership bringing people together in times of crisis and we remember the crooks.” [Associated Press]
Both sides looking ahead to inauguration & beyond
“Tomorrow is really about hope,” Analiese Eicher, with the liberal action group One Wisconsin Now, said. [WKOW-TV]
What will divided state government be able to accomplish?
"The governor gets to have more than his say. Not a single piece of legislation can pass without his signature." [WLUK-TV]
Scot Ross: One Wisconsin Now safeguarding early voting
Scot Ross: One Wisconsin Now safeguarding early voting. [Sly Podcasts]
Liberal Group Sues Over Early Voting Changes
One Wisconsin Now and its companion organization One Wisconsin Institute are suing the state over changes to early voting laws. [Wisconsin Public Television]
A time for outrage
An organization known as One Wisconsin Institute ... has already announced a lawsuit against the legislation. [Cape Cod Times]