Plain Talk: Nygren Attacking Evers on Openness Is the Pot Calling the Kettle Black
And, let's not forget Nygren's role in blocking the liberal group One Wisconsin Now from following him on Twitter.
Capital Times, 11/22/2019
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Top Republican Signals He Won’t Cover Legal Bills in Twitter Case
State officials agreed to pay for One Wisconsin Now's legal bills after a judge determined they violated the group's rights.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/02/2019GOP Twitter Block Will Cost Wisconsin Taxpayers $200,000
A federal judge ruled [that] Robin Vos and Rep. John Nygren, both Republicans, had infringed on the group's First Amendment rights.
Wisconsin State Journal, 08/17/2019Wisconsin Taxpayers To Pay $200K For Liberal Group’s Attorneys
Attorneys for a liberal group will be paid $200,000 by taxpayers because Republican state lawmakers blocked the group on Twitter.
Associated Press, 08/16/2019Taxpayers to Give Up $200,000 Because Republican Lawmakers Blocked a Liberal Group on Twitter
Wisconsin taxpayers will hand over $200,000 to a liberal organization's lawyers because Republican lawmakers blocked the group on Twitter.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 08/15/2019Trump’s Twitter Habits Are Affecting How Local Politicians Behave Online
A federal judge concluded three state representatives had violated the First Amendment by blocking One Wisconsin Now.
Washington Post, 03/25/2019First Amendment Does Not Unconditionally Protect Blocked Twitter Users
This issue has now reached Wisconsin’s western district court with the ruling on One Wisconsin Now v. Kremer.
Badger Herald, 02/05/2019Judge 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, 01/18/2019Judge: 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, 01/18/2019Devil’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.
, 01/18/2019Student 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, 09/13/2018One Wisconsin Now Seeks Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Over Republican State Representatives Twitter ‘Blocking’
One Wisconsin Now today asked for summary judgement in their Twitter lawsuit against State Representatives Jesse Kremer, John Nygren and Robin Vos.
One Wisconsin Now, 05/29/2018One Wisconsin Now Reaction on ‘Encouraging’ Twitter Lawsuit Ruling
One Wisconsin Now released the following statements about a federal court ruling that says Donald Trump cannot block Twitter users based on political views.
One Wisconsin Now, 05/23/2018Federal Decision Barring Trump From Blocking Twitter Users Could Have Implications for Wisconsin Case
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said the group is encouraged by the ruling.
Capital Times, 05/23/2018Trump Twitter Decision Tweets New Life in Wisconsin Case
On Wednesday, the Madison-based progressive group One Wisconsin Now celebrated the ruling and brought attention to its own similar lawsuit.
Racine Journal Times, 05/23/2018Scot Ross: RT If You Support the First Amendment
Free speech is not just for the people or organizations whom our state elected officials like or with whom they agree.
Capital Times, 11/10/2017Group Sues Three Wisconsin Lawmakers Over Twitter Blocks
One Wisconsin Now is suing three GOP state lawmakers for blocking the organization on Twitter, arguing the step amounted to a violation of the First Amendment.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 11/02/2017Dee J. Hall: Public Officials Shouldn’t Block Social Media Users
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said that is exactly what is happening with his organization.
Wisconsin State Journal, 09/05/2017MEMO: Nygren, Darling Record of Cutting Drug Treatment for Children
As part of the 2011-13 budget, the GOP-controlled legislature cut the entire $8.7 million in general purpose revenue appropriated for an AODA grant program.
One Wisconsin Now, 09/16/2015Republican School Funding Scheme Launders Money for Unaccountable Private Voucher Schools
A new Republican scheme to funnel money to the unaccountable private school voucher program appears to be taking shape, and it looks a lot like money laundering.
One Wisconsin Now, 05/19/2015Top GOP Legislator on Gov. Walker’s Sleazy United Sportsmen Deal: ‘The Process Has Worked’
MADISON, Wis. — Almost daily new revelations have raised serious questions about the propriety and legality of Gov. Walker and Republican legislators inclusion of a sweetheart deal in the state budget that would...
One Wisconsin Now, 09/17/2013One Wisconsin Now Statements on Appointment of Rep. John Nygren As Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance
MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding the appointment of Republican Representative John Nygren as Assembly Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance: “Rep....
One Wisconsin Now, 11/25/2012Assembly GOP Drops Green Bay Private School Scheme After One Wisconsin Now Open Records Request
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Republicans have backed down from a controversial plan to siphon millions per biennium from Green Bay public schools to support private schools, just days after One Wisconsin Now...
One Wisconsin Now, 06/14/2011Will Insurance Customers Change Companies When GOP Bill Doesn’t Cut Their Rates?
MADISON, Wis. — Insurance companies across the state could see a mass exodus of existing Wisconsin customers if rates do not drop immediately after passage of an insurance lobby-supported bill to reduce...
One Wisconsin Now, 01/20/2011