Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge – the Scott Walker Gang’s Response to Open Records Request
Gov. Walker and his team's actions show that they believe Wisconsin's open records statute is a nuisance to be evaded, not a law to be followed.
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Longtime Southwest Wisconsin State Senator Not Buying What Howard Marklein is Selling
It’s not just his voting record of following the his party bosses more than 99 percent of the time that say Howard Marklein is full of it when he claims he’s independent.
#TBT 2006-2010: The Stunning Hypocrisy of Scott Walker
Running for office on a platform of transparency in contracting while working surreptitiously to manipulate a contract for the benefit of a political crony is at the top of the list.
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.
One Wisconsin Now Calls for Central Figures in Attempted Milwaukee County Bid Scheme to Resign State Positions
New documents reveal how individuals participated in providing inside info to try to help a political crony of then-County Executive, and now Walker win a lucrative publicly-funded contract.
Walker Ad Can’t Hide Failing Record on Higher Ed, Student Loan Debt
In a deceptive new ad, the flailing campaign of Gov. Scott Walker is trying to whitewash his disastrous record on student loan debt and higher education.
Gov. Walker’s Foul Photo Op
Gov. Scott Walker recently appeared at a charity event for teen drug treatment featuring controversial Phil Robertson of the television show Duck Dynasty.
The Latest Scott Walker Bald-Faced, Hair-Raising Dissemble
On issue after issue, Gov. Walker has made hair-raising excuses and offered bald-faced distortions.
Gov. Walker’s Work Problem: Showing Up For It.
A news report, based on our analysis of Walker’s campaign reimbursements for his use of state vehicles, reveals the chief executive has spent at least one full year on the campaign trail.
MEMO: A $1.2 Trillion Crisis
Students, borrowers and their families are increasingly being squeezed by a system in which dramatic cuts to the university and technical colleges, skyrocketing tuition and profiteering by big banks and the federal government has resulted in nearly 40 million borrowers holding over $1.2 trillion nationally. Since 2000, student loan debt has grown exponentially, from $200 […]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Exposes Issues in Private Student Loan System
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau points to the need for significant reform to the student loan system, including allowing refinancing.
Mary Burke Repeats Call for Student Loan Reform to Aid Borrowers
During an editorial board visit with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, today, Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke reiterated her call for student loan reform.
Roger Roth Hiding His Radical Record on Women’s Health
As a candidate for public office in 2008 and 2010 Roger Roth was endorsed as “100 percent” by a radical right-wing group that seeks to ban all abortions.
Party Line Howard Marklein Tows the Education Privatization Line for Party Bosses and Special Interests
A recent news report reveals $139 million in state tax dollars went to private schools in Milwaukee kicked out of the school voucher program, supported by Rep. Howard Marklein, for failing to meet basic standards.
Walker’s ‘Work Problem’ is His Problem
Gov. Scott Walker got everything he wanted from the Republican-controlled legislature for nearly four years and we are dead last in jobs in the Midwest.
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.
One Wisconsin Now Asks: Which Bill, Gov. Walker?
In a recent campaign television ad Gov. Scott Walker, on record as opposed to abortion even in cases of rape or incest, speaks directly to the camera and tries to minimize the impact of “the bill”.
Gov. Walker’s Choice: He Wants it Both Ways
Gov. Walker's 20-year demonstrated record of extremism on women's reproductive health issues and a “100 percent” rating from an extremist group are at odds with his new TV ad.
Over 800,000 Reasons to Address Student Loan Debt in Gubernatorial Debate
Students and borrowers have done the right thing. Mary Burke is listening to them and Gov. Walker is listening to the Wall Street bankers financing his campaign.
‘Party Line’ Marklein Follows the Lead of Party Bosses and Big Business Lobby
Howard Marklein touts his political independence while on the campaign trail, but a review of his voting record in Madison tells a very different tale.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Photo ID
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statements following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking implementation of Wisconsin’s photo ID law.
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.
One Wisconsin Now Encourages Wisconsin Media to Donate Air Time and Ad Space for Photo ID Education
Mere weeks before the November elections, Gov. Walker and election regulators have chosen to impose a photo ID requirement.
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.
Mary Burke Calls Student Loan Reform to Aid Borrowers Her Top Priority As Governor
Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke told the Associated Press her “first priority” as governor would be passing the Higher Ed, Lower Debt bill to lower student debt.
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.
College Republicans Not the Only Allies of Gov. Walker Saying “Yes to the Dress”
A review of annual reports from the Bradley Foundation, run by Gov. Walker’s campaign co-chair, shows it doled out $80,000 to Ave Maria University in Florida.
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.
Step 1: Cut Funding for AODA Programs. Step 2: Impose Mandatory Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
After signing into law drastic cuts to a drug addiction program, Gov. Walker is proposing mandatory drug testing for Wisconsinites as a condition of receiving unemployment benefits.
WMC Doubles Down on Attacks on Wisconsin Women
A top lobbyist at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce unleashed an angry tirade at a Tuesday press conference held by women opposing WMC’s attacks on pay equity in Wisconsin.
WMC Scrubs Controversial Graphic Attacking Pay Equity From Website
Less than 24 hours after leaders called out WMC for attacking pay equity supporters as radical and anti-business, it appears WMC has scrubbed their website and taken down their graphic insulting supporters of equal pay.
Leaders Tell WMC Equal Pay is Good for Business
It’s offensive that WMC is trying to raise money off the suggestion that equal pay is a radical idea and it’s disappointing to think that Wisconsin businesses would contribute to such campaign.
Gov. Walker Refuses to Help Student Loan Borrowers As His WEDC Lets Businesses That Owe Millions to State Off the Hook
Gov. Scott Walker has steadfastly refused to support a common sense state plan to allow students loan refinancing, just like you can a mortgage.
Federal Court’s Split Decision Denies Hearing on Wisconsin Voter ID Law
Today the Federal 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, by a 5-5 vote, decided it will not hear en banc a challenge to the Wisconsin voter ID law.
5.5 Million Plus Reasons Why Scott Walker’s Ethics Reform Plan Was a Lie
MADISON, Wis. — In an “Ethics Reform Plan” Scott Walker proposed while running for Governor, he promised he would not accept contributions from the date of his inauguration until the signing of the state budget. A review of Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign finance records by One Wisconsin Now shows that for each budget he introduced between […]
#TBT Eight Million Reasons Four WI Supreme Court Justices Must Recuse in Walker-John Doe Case
A reminder from April 14 of how four of seven Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices owe their current elected position to the millions of dollars in spending in their races by the Wisconsin Club for Growth and Wisconsin Manufactures and Commerce. Gov. Scott Walker has previously asked the appeal of the Peterson ruling go directly to […]
State Job Website Falls Tens of Thousands of Jobs Short of Claimed Listings
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker and his Department of Workforce Development publicly tout over 70,000 job openings as being posted on a state website, jobcenterofwisconsin.com. But according to a Channel 27 News report on One Wisconsin Now’s review of the site, the reality is that Gov. Walker has once again come up far short on […]
Pricetag of Student Loan Debt Continues to Rise: Recent Study Shows Housing Industry Loses $83 Billion in Sales Annually
A recent study from a home building industry consulting firm estimates student loan debt is costing the U.S. housing market $83 billion annually in lost home sales.
One Wisconsin Institute Files in Ongoing Voter ID Federal Court Case
In an amicus brief filed today, the Institute shared research with the court demonstrating Wisconsinites have significantly less access to DMVs to obtain a state ID than Indiana citizens.
Walker: Where Have We Heard That Before?
In his first term in office Gov. Scott Walker signed at least nineteen bills or budget provisions into law that were drawn from corporate bill factory ALEC.
NRA to Gov. Walker: ‘Thanks a Million’
MADISON, Wis. — The National Rifle Association is trying to revive the flailing campaign of Gov. Scott Walker by placing a $1 million television buy for the next month in several markets around Wisconsin. The $1 million buy covers markets in La Crosse, Green Bay and Wausau. “Gov. Walker has bent over backwards to serve […]
Armed Services Veteran, UW Student Tells Gov. Walker Voter ID Law Will Not Keep Students From Polls in November
The following are the statements of U.S. Army veteran and UW-Waukesha student Saul Newton delivered at a community event on the recent 7th Circuit Court decision lifting an injunction on the enforcement of a photo ID requirement.
Emails Show Walker Involved in 2010 Voter Intimidation Billboard Campaign Content
This is the smoking gun that shows Scott Walker at the center of one of Wisconsin’s most notorious voter intimidation efforts.
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bills to Stop Punishing Hard Working Students for Being Hard Working
The Working Student Act authored by Sen. Baldwin would increase the earning limit for students who work and also rely on need-based federal financial aid like Pell Grants to pay for their tuition.
Gov. Walker Earns Failing Grades in Student Loan Debt 101 on College Tour
A recent college campus tour undertaken by the increasingly desperate campaign of Gov. Scott Walker earns failing grades for failing to take on the $1.2 trillion student loan debt crisis.
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.
Will Ron Johnson Be Deciding Vote on Student Loan Refinancing?
Johnson could be the deciding vote on legislation authored by Sen. Warren, and sponsored by Sen. Baldwin, to allow student loans to be refinanced.
A Guide to Gov. Walker’s Education Policy: Follow the Money
While studies of the voucher program have failed to demonstrate higher achievement for students, pandering to the voucher industry has been lucrative for career politician Scott Walker’s campaign account.
Wisconsin Fast Food Workers Rally for Higher Wages, Better Workplace Conditions
Gov. Scott Walker’s opposition to a higher minimum wage and actions like stripping workers of their rights have left the state lagging the Midwest on jobs and wage growth.