Mischief likely to result from GOP guidance on voter roll purge
Inviting the meddling of Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald means more electoral mischief, not solutions. [Wisconsin Examiner]
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Village of Waterford may have violated 1st Amendment by blocking citizen on Facebook
A federal judge ruled in January that Vos... violated the First Amendment when they blocked liberal group One Wisconsin Now. [Racine Journal Times]
Robin Vos Definitely Not Helping Address Climate Change Crisis He Thinks Might Exist
Robin Vos acknowledged climate change “probably” exists but, despite overwhelming peer reviewed scientific evidence of human impact, he has “no idea why it is occurring.”
Free Speech Crackdown on Agenda for University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is poised to push forward with a controversial plan to limit campus speech.
Top Republican signals he won’t cover legal bills in Twitter case
State officials agreed to pay for One Wisconsin Now's legal bills after a judge determined they violated the group's rights. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
From Vienna, Robin Vos Vows to Obstruct the People’s Business
While vacationing in historic Vienna, Austria, Robin Vos took time out from sightseeing to vow to oppose Gov. Tony Evers’ agenda.
GOP Twitter block will cost Wisconsin taxpayers $200,000
A federal judge ruled [that] Robin Vos and Rep. John Nygren, both Republicans, had infringed on the group's First Amendment rights. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Wisconsin Taxpayers To Pay $200K For Liberal Group’s Attorneys
Attorneys for a liberal group will be paid $200,000 by taxpayers because Republican state lawmakers blocked the group on Twitter. [Associated Press]
Taxpayers to give up $200,000 because Republican lawmakers blocked a liberal group on Twitter
Wisconsin taxpayers will hand over $200,000 to a liberal organization's lawyers because Republican lawmakers blocked the group on Twitter. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Republican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act
A handful of Republicans in the state legislature have re-introduced legislation to protect right-wing hate speech on UW campuses.
Robin “Boss” Vos Sets New Low in How He Does Business
Robin Vos is refusing to make a simple workplace accommodation for a fellow state legislator who was paralyzed.
Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin
In the three years since Judge Peterson’s ruling, Wisconsin voters have shown that they will vote when given the opportunity to vote.
Speaker Robin Vos Shuts Down Assembly for His Summer Vacation(s)
Robin Vos recently declared the state Assembly he oversees would be taking the summer off and not return to session work until October.
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Tony Evers’ Action on 2019 State Budget
Statements from One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Analiese Eicher on Gov. Tony Evers’ action today on the 2019 state budget.
Regrets, He Has a Few: Robin Vos Wanted to Do Even More for Wealthy in Wisconsin
Reflecting on Budget, Robin Vos Wishes He Could Have Delivered Even More Than $1.4 Billion in Tax Giveaways for Wealthy, Corporations
How “Boss” Robin Vos Does Business: Self-Dealing Edition
An investigative report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel exposes the self dealing ways of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pushes Budget Cuts, Continues to Rack Up Legal Bills on Public Dime
When It Comes to Lawyers for Himself, Robin Vos Spares No Taxpayer-Funded Expense.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again
A review of the antics of Robin Vos around the 2017 budget reveal it’s the same old Assembly Speaker.
Republican Leaders Vow to Obstruct State Budget, Then Complain About Lack of Negotiations
It’s ridiculous that GOP leaders vow partisan obstruction to the death one minute, then accuse people of not negotiating with them.
ICYMI: News Reports Reveal Foxconn Initiated Discussion on Possible Contract Changes
Media reports, based on a letter released by Tony Evers, indicate Foxconn has approached the state seeking changes to an agreement.
Foxconn initiated steps to change state contract, Gov. Tony Evers says
Analiese Eicher, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said Tuesday's disclosure made Republican lawmakers look bad. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
One Year Ago: Robin Vos Traveling Companion Cliff Rosenberger Resigned Amid FBI Corruption Investigation
Today marks an ignominious one year anniversary for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Schemes and Scandals of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Exposed on New Website
To help Wisconsin better get to know the man using their money for his ends, One Wisconsin Now has unveiled a new site.
New Court Filings Show Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Using Taxpayer Money to Dodge Questions About What He Did With Taxpayer Money
Lawyers Argue Robin Vos Can’t Be Questioned Over His Schemes Using Public Resources to Protect His Own Political Power
April 2 is Pay Equity Day in Wisconsin
Marking the day women would, on average, have to work until to equal the wage earned by a man in calendar year 2018.
Trump’s Twitter habits are affecting how local politicians behave online
A federal judge concluded three state representatives had violated the First Amendment by blocking One Wisconsin Now. [Washington Post]
Secrecy Speaker Robin Vos Says He Won’t Talk in Lawsuit Over Rigged Legislative Districts
Robin Vos won’t talk in connection with a lawsuit filed over his and state Republicans’ rigging of state legislative district lines.
Republicans Discover the Middle Class
As research by the liberal group One Wisconsin Now has found, “Vos’ financial disclosures reveal his personal wealth... [Urban Milwaukee]
Top Republican Legislator Admits GOP Tax Scheme Could Lead to Cuts to Public School Funding
Robin Vos’ scheme to protect a tax loophole that unfairly benefits the wealthiest could result in cuts to public school funding
Robin Vos Giving $500 an Hour Lawyers a Blank Check to Defend His Scheme to Rig the Rules for Foxconn
Robin Vos and the GOP are giving high priced lawyers a blank check to defend their actions to rig the rules for the Foxconn project.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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.
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.
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 expand staff ahead of budget fights using former aides to Scott Walker
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos of Rochester has hired three former Walker officials to his staff and Rep. John Nygren of Marinette has taken on Walker’s former budget director. Those new positions are adding more than $300,000 to the Assembly payroll, records show. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
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.
As Wisconsin’s Walker exits, Vos ready to step forward
"Scott Walker is the public face of conservative power... Robin Vos is the behind-the-scenes guy." [Associated Press]
Would you believe this one?
“Scott Fitzgerald and Robin Vos are trying to pull off a Donald Trump-level gaslighting with their excuses for why they called a sore loser legislative session.” [the Isthmus]
Will Republican Legislature Risk Contempt With Scheme to Enact New Limits on Early Voting?
A federal court ruling in the voting rights case struck down racially-motivated restrictions on early voting imposed by Wisconsin Republicans.
GOP Blames Voters Voting for Electoral Defeats, Proposes Plan to Limit Participation in 2020 State High Court Race
Republicans appear to have settled on an explanation for why they lost every statewide race on the ballot in the November 6 elections: Too many voters voted.
Scott Walker, lawmakers consider helping conservative justice before Tony Evers becomes governor
Analiese Eicher noted Republicans fought plans to hold special elections this year and complained about the cost of past recall elections. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Rep. Vos Selected to Lead Assembly Republican Caucus, Not State of Wisconsin
Robin Vos was not elected Governor. He does not have a mandate from the people of Wisconsin for his brand of extreme partisanship.
Assembly Republican Robin Vos Strikes Foul Note With Suggestion for Lame Duck Session Power Play
Robin Vos hit a foul note suggesting just the opposite with a call for a right-wing power grab in a lame duck session, before Democrats take the offices.