Robin “Boss” Vos to Wisconsin Middle Class: ‘Pay For Your Own Tax Savings’
Robin Vos is suggesting cutting funds available for priorities like education, health care, roads instead of closing a tax loophole.
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Brian Hagedorn’s Past Pays Off … With $18,000 Campaign Contribution from Big Special Interest
Brian Hagedorn’s work as a clerk for former Justice Michael Gableman looks like it’s paying off for his own campaign for the state Supreme Court
Walker to charge at least $15,000 on speaking circuit
Liberal grop One Wisconsin Now tweeted that Walker should speak on “How I Crashed and Burned a Presidential Campaign in 71 Days.” [Associated Press]
Questions Raised About Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Benefiting from State Tax Loophole
Robin Vos has a history of mixing policy, politics and personal business that casts a shadow over this tax debate.
UNSPUN: February 6, 2019
NBC15’s Leigh Mills sat down with two political analysts to review the key takeaways of the State of the Union. [WMTV-TV]
First 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]
Supreme Court candidate Judge Hagedorn defends controversial blog posts
One Wisconsin Now Research Director Joanna Beilman-Dulin said Hagedorn can’t be trusted to be fair and impartial on the court. [WKOW-TV]
A look at lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s lame-duck laws
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now challenged the early-voting restrictions in federal court in December. [Associated Press]
Record Shows State Supreme Court Candidate Brian Hagedorn Can’t Be Trusted to Leave Anti-LGBTQ Agenda Behind if Elected
Brian Hagedorn’s record shows that he can’t be trusted to carry out the most fundamental jobs as a judge.
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]
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]
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]
New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn intends to drastically scale back its proposed Wisconsin operation, again.
One Wisconsin Now and Institute Announce New Executive Director
The Boards of One Wisconsin Now and One Wisconsin Institute announced Analiese Eicher has been selected Executive Director.
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]
ICYMI: Robin ‘Boss’ Vos Signs Huge Contract to Retain Chicago Law Firm
Robin Vos is sparing no expense on his schemes to gain political power for himself.
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]
Executive Director Departing One Wisconsin Now & Institute
One Wisconsin Now and Institute announced today Executive Director Scot Ross has decided to leave the organization.
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]
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]
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]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
Statements of One Wisconsin Now Program Director Analiese Eicher regarding Gov. Tony Evers' State of the State speech.
Brian Hagedorn’s Questionable Judgement: Assault Accusations and Campaign Finance Law Fines Among Lowlights of Hagedorn Supporters
Brian Hagedorn is showing questionable judgement with the announcement of the support of David Prosser and Jon Wilcox.
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]
Statements of One Wisconsin Now on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
His unceasing work for racial and social justice is not just inspirational but more necessary than ever.
Federal Court Sides With One Wisconsin Now in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit Against Republican State Representatives
A judge has delivered an opinion in favor of One Wisconsin Now in their lawsuit over being blocked from the government Twitter accounts.
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.
Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election
According to campaign finance records Michael White is recorded as having donated $20,000 to Hagedorn’s campaign.
One Wisconsin Now Reaction on ‘Encouraging’ Social Media Lawsuit Ruling
This ruling reminds our elected officials that when they create a public forum, they can’t silence people with whom they disagree.
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]
Robin “Boss” Vos: The Million Dollar Speaker
For 2019 Republican Speaker of the State Assembly Robin “Boss” Vos will have a million dollar staff, literally.
Assembly Republicans Missing an Opportunity to Make Bipartisan Progress By Tackling Student Loan Debt Crisis
If Republicans want to make bipartisan progress on a critical issue, helping student loan borrowers is a common sense solution.
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]
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Inauguration of Gov. Tony Evers and Newly Elected Statewide Officers
The following are the statements of One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross on the inauguration.
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]
Robin Vos: The Secrecy Speaker
Robin Vos has shown he doesn’t like leaks in either his professional or private life, based on recent media reports and public records.
Scot Ross: One Wisconsin Now safeguarding early voting
Scot Ross: One Wisconsin Now safeguarding early voting. [Sly Podcasts]