How to Know if College Is Worth It
In a survey by the One Wisconsin Institute respondents reported an average repayment period of approximately 21 years for college debt. [Teen Vogue]
Democrats seek younger voters with mostly gray candidates
It’s been tough for younger Democrats to break through because of the number of older office holders who have been there for years, said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Some serious, all fearless: One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 predictions
What’s in store for politics in 2018? Who knows. But that’s not going to stop us from making our predictions for the year ahead -- some serious and some not, all fearless. [Capital Times]
Walker Says Tax Change Will Be $2,508 Cut for Typical Family
"It's the unfairness of the plan that is the flaw," said Scot Ross, director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
New Conservative Group to Tout Value of Renewable Energy
Scot Ross, director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called the new forum a "Republican front group" that will "raid the state treasury for private companies." [Associated Press]
Bill would allow electronic voting for in-person absentee ballots
A federal judge in July 2016 struck down certain restrictions on early voting hours and locations in the One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen case. [WisPolitics]
The Federal Tax Code Is the Latest Weapon in GOP Assault on Higher Education
Several provisions in the tax bill being advanced by Congressional Republicans target student loan borrowers, students, and the schools they attend. [The Progressive]
Six vie to represent 10th District
However, the liberal group One Wisconsin Now has called the remark unacceptable and said it raises red flags about Zimmerman’s attitude toward women. [Eau Claire Leader-Telegram]
Wisconsin Politicians Grapple With Questionable Donations
"Richard Uihlein is underwriting a campaign to try to elect an accused pedophile to the United States Senate," said Scot Ross, director of One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
We Can’t ‘Normalize’ Impeachment
The U.S. Senate is going to let you deduct the maintenance on your private jet and the state will build you an airport for it [Esquire]
Wisconsin DNR’s new legal counsel backed looser environmental rules
Governor Walker's administration has now put an anti-environmental zealot and a hired gun as the chief legal counsel tasked with protecting our clean air. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
River Falls lawmaker rejects notion 2013 clip raises ‘red flag’
The group One Wisconsin Now seized on the clip, saying it demanded an apology from Zimmerman. [New Richmond News]
Walker to share stage with right-wing deplorables on Florida junke
Scott Walker is scheduled to share the stage at a Florida conference featuring some of the most extreme and divisive figures in American politics today. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Democratic field for governor in Wisconsin is the most crowded in a generation
Crowded primaries can lead to unexpected results, said Scot Ross, who now serves as the executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Plain Talk: ‘Public servants’ want to keep us in the dark
They don't like One Wisconsin Now's habit of arguing with their views, so thanks to social media technology they can just refuse to give the group access. [Capital Times]
Legislator Shannon Zimmerman joked in video that women don’t say what they mean
Joanna Beilman-Dulin, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said Zimmerman’s comments were inappropriate. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Deduction targeted by GOP used by tax filers in most states
One Wisconsin Now says repealing the deduction would have “the net effect of a massive property tax increase for Wisconsin homeowners.” [Associated Press]
Milwaukee Announces New Early Voting Sites for 2018 Election
Nelson commented that midtown was on the places with an early voting site in Milwaukee. This came about due to One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen. [Milwaukee Courier]
Let students refinance their loans
“Student loan debt is the defining economic crisis for nearly 1 million Wisconsinites,” said progressive group One Wisconsin Now in a statement. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Chet Agni: Board of Regents chills free speech for students of color
Like students across the state, I was shocked by the Board of Regents’ new policy attacking free speech on University of Wisconsin System campuses. [Capital Times]
Bill favors rent-to-own firms
“This is a sleazy attempt to prioritize a predatory industry over the consumer safety and financial well-being of Wisconsinites,” Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
How often does Gov. Scott Walker, seeking re-election in 2018, hold events open to the public?
Since 2015, Scott Walker has not done a public event where you don't have to pay admission or be on an approved list. I mean, it is disgraceful. [Politifact]
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
One Wisconsin Now charged, Schimel made those comments a month after receiving a $250 contribution from Purdue Pharma PAC, “its only PAC contribution made in Wisconsin.” [Urban Milwaukee]
GOP resurrects bill exempting rent-to-own from consumer act
"This is a sleazy attempt to prioritize a predatory industry over the consumer safety and financial well-being of Wisconsinites," Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Amid national gains and with an unpopular GOP president, Wisconsin Democrats are gaining hope
Scot Ross, director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said the glut of Democrats vying to unseat Walker shows the party’s enthusiasm about 2018. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Scot 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]
Sponsor of Lowering Drinking Age Downplays Bar Ownership
Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said the lawmakers' ties to businesses that could benefit from a lower drinking age were a concern. [Associated Press]
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
As One Wisconsin Now, told Stein, if Walker isn’t mentioning Foxconn, it’s because the governor’s internal polling is showing the deal isn’t popular. [Urban Milwaukee]
Scott Walker’s campaign treasurer’s firm gets Capitol contract after being the only bidder
This rigged deal to give a state contract to Governor Walker's campaign treasurer's business is as sleazy as it gets. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker downplays Foxconn because deal not a sure campaign winner
Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, noted Walker regularly gets polls of his own. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker Launches Bid for Third Term
"You're not going to beat Scott Walker by promising he'll make Wisconsin worse," said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Walker calls for ‘army of grassroots volunteers’
“You’re not going to beat Scott Walker by promising he’ll make Wisconsin worse,” said Scot Ross. [Associated Press]
Capital City Sunday: One Wisconsin Now Files Suit Against Republicans
Scot Ross discussed his lawsuit against three Republican lawmakers who have blocked his organization on Twitter. [WKOW-TV]
Devil’s Advocates Radio: November 3, 2017
Scot Ross joins the Devils to discuss his new article, “Ten things to know about Scott Walker, 2017 edition” [WRRD-AM]
Lawmakers Sued For Twitter Block
One Wisconsin Now argues blocking their account violates the First Amendment by denying them access to information that’s being shared publicly. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Group 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]
Handicapping Scott Walker’s re-election prospects
“Scott Walker is able to do one thing well: campaign in the state of Wisconsin,” Scot Ross begrudgingly acknowledges. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Liberal group sues Wisconsin Republicans over Twitter blocks
A liberal advocacy group filed a federal lawsuit against three top Republicans, alleging they are infringing on the group's free speech rights. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Lawmakers Sued for Blocking Liberal Group on Twitter
A Wisconsin progressive nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against three Republican State Assembly members for blocking its Twitter account. [Courthouse News]
Wisconsin Nonprofit Sues Elected Officials for Blocking It on Twitter
Does blocking someone on Twitter violate the First Amendment? Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now is arguing yes, if you’re an elected official. [Observer]
Progressive group sues three Republican lawmakers for blocking it on Twitter
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now sued three GOP lawmakers Tuesday for blocking it on Twitter. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Lawmakers sued for blocking One Wisconsin Now on Twitter
A liberal advocacy group is suing, claiming three Republican lawmakers shouldn't be allowed to block people from their public Twitter accounts. [WISN-TV]
Government student debt refinancing has support among lawmakers, but no near term agreement
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan first introduced the bill in 2013 after learning about the implications of student debt from One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
State Supreme Court hopeful arrested twice in 1989
Joanna Beilman-Dulin, research director for One Wisconsin Now, accused Screnock of lying on his application since he was cited in the abortion protests. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate’s 1989 arrests for abortion protests provide window into his views
"Screnock is an extremist whose political views are far beyond the mainstream on women’s health care,” Beilman-Dulin said in a statement. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Scott Walker’s second term so far split between two distinct acts
Scot Ross said Walker's approach to cutting taxes for the wealthy... are reasons why the state has seen one of the largest declines in the middle class. [Wisconsin State Journal]
They’re not terrorists, but they’re bullies for sure
The liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now and others have pointed out that the Walker deal with the senators is nothing more than "log rolling." [Capital Times]
Cap Times Talk panelists: Student loan debt needs fix before a crisis hits
“I find it difficult to see how 43 million Americans with $1.4 trillion in debt is not a national crisis,” said Analiese Eicher, One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
PoltiFact: Scott Walker veers on NFL national anthem protests
There appears to be a wider political connection. The liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now pointed out the timing. We give Walker a Half Flip. [PolitiFact]
Lawmakers hold public hearing on bills that would make rioting a felony
“Whether the authors of this legislation like it or not... the Constitution continues to protect our rights to speech, to assembly and to free association.” [Daily Cardinal]