Analiese Eicher: A most unhappy anniversary – Five years since student loan debt in US reached $1 trillion
The bad news is if our leaders continue to fail to act, we’ll be facing $2 trillion day soon. [La Crosse Tribune]
Madison attorney announces bid for state Supreme Court
But Jenni Dye, research director for liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, liked Burns’ chances. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Republicans push Free Speech on Campus measure
But the liberal group One Wisconsin Now said the GOP lawmakers behind the bill were the fragile snowflakes. [Lakeland Times]
The Badger Herald Editorial Board’s spring 2017 headliners
Cue another ethics complaint, this time from liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Badger Herald]
Savion Castro: Charlie Sykes’ defense of hate speech shows he hasn’t changed his stripes
For 23 years Charlie Sykes’ radio show was the loudest megaphone allowing right-wing Wisconsin Republicans to foment racial division. [Capital Times]
Lawyer candidate for state Supreme Court
But Jenni Dye, research director for liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, said Burns has a good chance. [Chippewa Herald]
‘Fragile snowflakes’: Wisc. GOP mocked over ‘draconian’ bill to punish students who heckle conservatives
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now told Twin Cities Press the bill’s supporters are “fragile snowflakes” trying to punish free speech. [Raw Story]
GOP bill would discipline protesters who ‘interrupt’ speeches on campuses
Liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin No responded by calling Kremer and the bill's other authors "fragile snowflakes." [MLive]
GOP Bill Would Discipline Hecklers at College Speeches
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, called Vos and the bill's other authors... "fragile snowflakes." [Associated Press]
GOP legislation would require UW campuses to discipline students who disrupt speech
The liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now blasted the proposal as an attempt “to create mandatory safe spaces [for conservatives].” [Wisconsin State Journal]
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill that subjects student protesters to expulsion
Mincing fewer words, Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, called the bill’s authors “fragile snowflakes.” [deathandtaxes]
Battle over manufacturing tax break continues
One Wisconsin Now said the Walker administration itself could not back up any claims of job growth due to the credit. [Lakeland Times]
Wisconsin DOJ: James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas tape did not show election law violations
This is beyond partisan politics, this is abuse of power by Schimel," Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said by email. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin AG: Undercover Campaign Videos Reveal No Crime
"This is beyond partisan politics," Ross wrote in an email to The Associated Press. "This is abuse of power by Schimel." [Associated Press]
Top Democrats aren’t stepping forward to challenge Gov. Walker in 2018
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, believes there is more than enough time for Democratic candidates to establish their political identities. [WQOW-TV]
Supreme Court rejects campaign donor recusal rules
Jenni Dye, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, decried the court’s actions. [Associated Press]
What’s at the center of the Wisconsin Supreme Court recusal rule debate?
Who supports the petition and what do they say about it? Nine groups, plus dozens of individuals, have written to the court supporting the petition. [Capital Times]
Study: Manufacturing tax credit added 21,000 jobs
One Wisconsin Now sought records from the Department of Revenue to back up a claim that the credit was creating jobs. The department said it did not have any records. [Milwaukee Business News]
Protesters in Wisconsin urge Trump to release tax returns
"It's not going to do anything to protect American jobs and we know from the way Donald Trump does business that he doesn't care about American workers." [WTMJ-TV]
‘Short, succinct’: One Wisconsin Now talks how to get message of change across to society
Community members should want to inspire others to achieve social change, members of local issue advocacy group said. [Badger Herald]
Grace Hauser: ‘Nuclear option’ and Neil Gorsuch make for a scary combination
After making a joke out of President Obama’s qualified nominee, it is disappointing that the GOP could not recognize the concerns of the other side. [Capital Times]
Scot Ross: We’re seeing something — let’s say and do something
One Wisconsin Now will be hosting a seminar for activists to learn the best tactics to make your voice heard during these times. [Capital Times]
New York is a beacon of free tuition…
The standard repayment plan is not nearly enough according to research done by One Wisconsin Institute. [Daily Titan]
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s support for filibuster is early flashpoint in 2018 re-election bid
“It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in,” said Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Baldwin’s Supreme Court nominee fight is early flashpoint
"It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in," said Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now. [Miami Herald]
Baldwin’s Supreme Court nominee fight is early flashpoint
"It is just another way that Tammy is stepping up for the things she believes in," said Jenni Dye, research director of One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Will State High Court Clean Up Its Act and Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal?
One Wisconsin Now has submitted a letter to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in support of an effort initiated by 54 retired Wisconsin judges to change the court’s judicial recusal rules [Urban Milwaukee]
Tony Evers easily secures third term as state superintendent
Holtz also was accused of illegally using his School District email address to mount his statewide campaign after emails released to... One Wisconsin Now [Wisconsin State Journal]
Madison absentee voting numbers close to presidential primary turnout
Voter turnout has increased since a federal court ruling in the One Wisconsin Institute case in July 2016 lifted a state prohibition on municipalities offering more than one location for in-person absentee voting. [Capital Times]
State superintendent candidates spar in final debate before election
Emails released to reporters and liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now earlier this month showed Holtz used his Whitnall School District email account to discuss campaign strategy with his wife during the school day. Whitnall serves Hales Corners and a portion of Greenfield. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Whitnall School Board: District will not investigate former superintendent
The group One Wisconsin Now had found an email Holtz sent during work hours through these open records request... [USA Today Network]
Whitnall School District won’t try to recoup wages from Lowell Holtz
In February, the offices of the Milwaukee and Rock County district attorneys were contacted by liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, which requested the attorneys review whether Holtz campaigned on district time…Brunette said “it is very clear” Holtz “did enormous amounts of campaign work on district time” based on emails released to reporters and One […] [Wisconsin State Journal]
Amery Voter Guide: Spring election is April 4
Lowell Holtz, who calls himself the “kidservative,” has promised to embrace local control, improve student performance, and attract and retain high-quality teachers. He was embroiled in a bit of controversy in February when John Humphries, who lost the primary election, said Holtz had suggested one of them end their campaign in exchange for a position […] [Amery Free Press]
Scot Ross: What could go wrong with a constitutional convention? Plenty
Now more than ever we need the Constitution we already have to protect our rights and to protect our democracy. [Capital Times]
Whitnall Schools: DPI candidate Lowell Holtz possibly misused resources
One Wisconsin Now requested the district attorneys in Milwaukee County and Rock County investigate whether Holtz broke the law by misusing public resources. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Schneider Does Not Rule Out GOP Senate Run in Wisconsin
Jenni Dye, research director for the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, questioned whether Republicans were interested in Schneider “because they think her money can paper over their party’s flaws.” [Associated Press]
Donald Trump’s allies target Speaker Paul Ryan for failure of health care bill
"Paul Ryan has said that we needed to get rid of the Affordable Care Act for seven years. And when push came to shove, he didn't have a plan," said Scot Ross. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin conservatives seek constitutional convention on balanced budget
Scot Ross, executive director of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, argued in written testimony that anything could come up once a convention were held. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Joy Reid goes off on Ryan’s Ayn Rand ideology
Scot Ross of One Wisconsin Now argued that recent failed health care reform negotiations showed that Ryan “can be rolled” by conservatives in the U.S. House. [Raw Story]
Evers, Holtz Square off for State Superintendent Job
Liberal group One Wisconsin Now has asked two district attorneys to investigate whether Holtz was illegally campaigning on government time. [Associated Press]
DPI race between Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz centers on future of education in Wisconsin
Evers and the liberal group One Wisconsin Now have hammered Holtz over a proposal he floated to then-candidate John Humphries in the run-up to the February primary. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Wisconsin Now rolls out ‘Rebellion’ activist calendar
One Wisconsin Now this week rolled out an online calendar for activists to post events and to find out what’s happening all across the state. [Wisconsin Gazette]
One Wisconsin Now rolls out ‘Rebellion’ activist calendar
One Wisconsin Now this week rolled out an online calendar for activists to post events and to find out what’s happening all across the state. [We Resist]
Endorsement: Tony Evers is the clear choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now found that Holtz had been soliciting wealthy Republican donors during his time on the school district’s clock. [Wisconsin Gazette]
Is a Billionaire-Funded Coup to Rewrite the Constitution upon Us?
One Wisconsin Now, puts it more bluntly: “The balanced budget talk is a fig leaf to let them change America into a right-wing alternative universe." [AlterNet]
Scot Ross: Refinancing student loans a real solution
Allowing them to refinance their student loans, just like you can with a mortgage, is a common sense solution to deliver real relief for Wisconsin borrowers. [Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune]
Pocan introduces bipartisan student loan refinancing bill
The act would help hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin refinance their student loans, according to One Wisconsin Now executive director Scot Ross. [Daily Cardinal]
Wisconsin GOP moving to call for constitutional convention
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, warned that ASL’s internal rules won’t be able to control what happens at the convention. [Associated Press]
Lowell Holtz hopes conservative message can overcome baggage in run for state superintendent
One Wisconsin Now has asked district attorneys in Rock and Milwaukee counties to investigate whether Holtz illegally used public resources for campaign purposes. [Capital Times]
More Emails Show Holtz Discussing Campaign at School
"Lowell Holtz spent months working on his campaign instead of doing the job he was paid to do by the taxpayers of his school district," said One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]