Proposed $3 Billion State Tax Subsidy for Foxconn In a Word: ‘Failure’
The State Senate is set to debate legislation today that would provide the largest ever state subsidy to a foreign corporation.
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New Poll Finds Strong Support for Reforms to Help Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers
Results of a new poll commissioned by One Wisconsin Institute finds broad support for reforms to help student loan borrowers.
Records Reveal Wisconsin Attorney General Spent Over $80,000 on Promotional Swag Including Coffee Mugs, Candy, Fortune Cookies
Records obtained by One Wisconsin Now show that controversial commemorative coins aren’t the only swag purchased by Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel
Attorney General Brad Schimel Puts the ‘AG’ in Swag
Brad Schimel’s office purchased SWAG like custom-made fortune cookies, stress balls, coffee mugs and tumblers, candy, pens and flashlights to hand out.
GOP Puts $3 Billion Foxconn Thumb on Scales of Justice
Scott Walker and the Republicans are now taking away the right of Wisconsin taxpayers to have their day in court against a foreign company, no matter the harm.
Wisconsin Republicans Owe Us Answers on DACA
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements regarding plans by Republican Donald Trump to end the DACA.
ICYMI: Gov. Scott Walker’s Favorite Right-Wing Foundations Funding Gov. Scott Walker’s Favorite Professor
Noah Williams has received grants worth $340,000 from right-wing mega funders Koch and Bradley Foundations this year.
One Wisconsin Institute Statements on GOP ‘On Many Sides’ Resolution
I will never understand what is so hard about unequivocal condemnation of neo-Nazi and other hate groups. Why must there always be a caveat?
Foxconn Creates A Job … for Top Scott Walker Campaign Consultant
Scott Walker’s longtime campaign manager working with the firm lobbying for the state subsidy for Foxconn epitomizes how Scott Walker operates.
Washington State Representative Offers Warning for Wisconsin on Foxconn
If we don’t learn the lessons of other states, it will be our public schools and Main Street businesses paying for Scott Walker’s desperation for generations.
APB For AG: Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel Shamefully Silent on Donald Trump’s Coddling of White Supremacists, Nazis
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has made no public comments in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s comments coddling white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
Will Billionaire Terry Gou Show to Ask for His $3 Billion from Wisconsin?
If Taiwanese billionaire Terry Gou wants taxpayers to give him $3 billion, Terry Gou ought to come to Wisconsin and answer questions from legislators.
Facts on Foxconn Trump Proponents’ Protestations Deal Would Benefit Wisconsin
The State Assembly is scheduled to debate legislation today to implement the largest subsidy by a state to a foreign corporation in history.
Wisconsin Republicans Need to Answer: ‘Do You Still Support Donald Trump’
One Wisconsin Now is demanding all members of the Wisconsin Republican Assembly Caucus meeting at the State Capitol today condemn by name their party’s leader
Gov. Scott Walker’s Refusal to Disavow Donald Trump Is Not Just Cowardice, It Is a Pattern of Behavior
Scott Walker’s decades-long record of undermining social justice and attacking the rights of people of color is appalling.
Scott Walker Silence on Donald Trump Racism Deafening, Walker Record Speaks Volumes
Scott Walker’s record on attacking the voting rights of people of color for political gain is unconstitutional and the definition of racism.
Student Debt Reform Advocates Unveil New Online Resource for Borrowers
Leading student debt advocates have joined together to mobilize support for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program with online resources at ProtectPSLF.org.
Confirmed: Scott Walker’s $3 Billion Foxconn Subsidy Is Largest to a Foreign Company in American History
The best available source indicates the $3 billion would be the largest ever subsidy provided by a state to a foreign company.
Assembly Committee to Consider Largest Ever State Subsidy for Foreign Corporation
Wisconsin taxpayers will literally be writing checks for hundreds of millions of dollars to boost the bottom line of a foreign corporation.
Foxconn Amendment Keeps Floodgates Open for Wisconsin to Pay $3 Billion to Hire Illinois Workers
Thanks to Scott Walker and the Assembly GOP, Wisconsin taxpayers are about to get a $3 billion case of the Mondays and at least a 25-year financial hangover.
Will Party Loyalty Trump Common Sense for Gov. Scott Walker and Attorney General Brad Schimel on Opioid Addiction Crisis?
Scott Walker and Brad Schimel have let their partisan political loyalty trump common sense and decency time and again when it comes to Donald Trump.
Foxconn Deal Flounders in State Legislature
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed deal with Foxconn is floundering in the legislature following a devastating analysis from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
Joanna Beilman-Dulin Joins One Wisconsin Now as New Research Director
Joanna Beilman-Dulin has joined the organization as Research Director. She will oversee One Wisconsin Now's groundbreaking in-state research program.
If ‘Ifs’ and ‘Buts’ Are Candies and Nuts We’ll Have Foxconn Deal Paid Off in 2043
Analysis of a deal proposed by Gov. Scott Walker to lure Foxconn to Wisconsin would, at best, be a net loser of revenue for nearly three decades.
Donald Trump Undermines Bipartisan Wisconsin Selection Process to Nominate Gov. Scott Walker Crony to Federal Judicial Seat
Donald Trump announced he would also be subverting the five-decades long practice of selecting a nominee forwarded by both Wisconsin United States Senators.
What Does the Foxconn CEO Say About His Employees?
ICYMI: Report Uncovers CEO of Manufacturer Being Wooed by Wisconsin Referred to Employees as ‘Animals’ and Solicited Management Advice From Zoo Director.
No Guarantees to Prevent Wisconsin Tax Dollars From Subsidizing Illinois Jobs in Foxconn Deal
There’s nothing in this Foxconn deal to prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying for jobs that will go to people in Illinois or other states.
That Didn’t Take Long. Gov. Scott Walker Running Campaign Ads on Foxconn Proposal
Gov. Scott Walker has launched campaign ads to tout his proposal to send $3 billion in state tax dollars to Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn.
Gov. Walker Flies Around Wisconsin to Tell Locals How He’ll Be Sending Their Money to Taiwan
The record shows Scott Walker’s and Foxconn’s records are equally atrocious on delivering for workers and taxpayers.
Is Wisconsin Getting Conned With Trump, Walker Foxconn Deal?
‘Wisconsin Would Get $181 Million a Year in State and Local Tax Revenue, and We Only Have to Pay $250 Million a Year to Get It’
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Ron Johnson Vote
Their vote will mean critical health care coverage will be stripped from millions of Americans and many more will pay more for coverage and receive less care.
Twenty State Attorneys General Respond to Trump Administration Proposal to Weaken Federal Rules on Responses to Campus Sexual Assaults … But Not Brad Schimel
Attorneys General are speaking out against actions of the Trump administration that put the best interests of their states citizens at risk. Brad Schimel is not.
Gov. Scott Walker Defense of Taking Donation From Marijuana Industry Advocates While Calling For More Drug Testing: $25,000 Check Too Small to Influence Him
Scott Walker is trying to tell us he’s not a hypocrite for taking money from marijuana advocates at the same time he’s pushing drug testing people.
Nomination of John K. Bush to Federal Court Moves Toward Vote in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on the confirmation of Donald Trump’s nominee John K. Bush to the Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
Scott Walker Absent as Bipartisan Coalition of Governors Call for Common Sense in Health Care Debate
Gov. Scott Walker was not among a bipartisan group of governors signing on to a letter opposing a reckless plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
One Wisconsin Statements on First Meeting of Trump Voter Suppression Committee
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Institute released the following statements regarding the first meeting of Donald Trump’s voter suppression committee.
Gov. Scott Walker on Drugs
Scott Walker, as head of the Republican Governor’s Association, accepted a major contribution from a marijuana industry trade group.
One Wisconsin Now Joins Nationwide Opposition to Trump Administration Rollback of Student Loan Borrower Protections
The Donald Trump Administration is getting it completely wrong, protecting predatory for profit colleges instead of hard working students and taxpayers.
Report Suggests Wisconsin Voters Targeted by Collusion Between Trump Campaign, Russian Fake News Operation
We’re owed answers about these serious allegation about meddling with the election in Wisconsin from the governor of Wisconsin.
Scott Walker Wraps Himself in Hypocrisy With Latest Fundraising Solicitation
If You Love American Democracy, What Scott Walker Has Done to Elections in Wisconsin Will Break Your Heart.
Scott Walker Violated Own Ethics Pledge by $15 Million
As a candidate, Scott Walker pledged and promised to not raise money as governor from the January introduction of the budget until it would be signed into law.
Brad Schimel Refuses to Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Again
While Attorneys General across the country continue to take actions to protect the rights of student loan borrowers, Brad Schimel continues to do nothing.
Gov. Scott Walker Standing By Instead of Standing Up to Donald Trump on Request For Voter’s Personal Information
As outrage over Donald Trump's gang's request for personal voting information spreads, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker continues to dodge the issue.
One Wisconsin Now Calls on Gov. Scott Walker to Protect Wisconsin Voters’ Privacy From Donald Trump
“There is no way Donald Trump and his cabal can be trusted with one single voter’s sensitive, personal information.”
Pro-Brad Schimel Attack Ads Fueled by Opioid Money
As Attorney General Brad Schimel continues to not pursue legal action against the manufacturers of opioids, his special interest allies are getting in the game.
Brad Schimel Swag Update: Attorney General Denies Request to Provide Details on Purchases of Promotional Material Using Public Funds
“He’s spending our money to buy things like commemorative coins, travel mugs and towels and he owes us a complete accounting of it.”
National Voting Rights Leader Highlights Need to Keep Up Fight Against GOP Efforts to Rig Elections
Jason Kander joined with Wisconsin voting rights activists to discuss how critical it is, now more than ever, to protect voting rights.
State Assembly Considers Attacking First Amendment Rights of Wisconsinites to Create Campus Safe Spaces for Right-Wing Hate Speech
A bill restricting free speech on University of Wisconsin campuses, Assembly Bill 299, is being debated by the legislature today.
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Wisconsin Republicans Rigging Legislative District Lines for Their Own Political Benefit
Wisconsin GOP Pursuit of Political Power and Unfair Partisan Advantage ‘Undermines the Integrity of Our Elections and Shakes the Foundations of Our Democracy’
One Wisconsin Now Statements Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election
Knowing the public has lost faith in the court, instead of changing their ways, conservatives believe they can win by changing the name on the ballot.