Scott Walker ties himself to the Federalist Society
“The conservatives have one goal: Attaining power in the courts to actively rewrite the laws to fit their corporate and radical social agendas.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
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Career Politician Scott Walker, Addressing State Big Biz Lobby Before Holding Fundraiser for Himself, Reports ‘Interest’ in Re-Election Bid
The least surprising news of 2017 is Scott Walker – who has spent nearly all of his adult life running for office – will be running for political office, again.
Scott Walker Celebrates Season of Giving … With Fundraiser for Himself
There’s no more appropriate way for a career politician like Scott Walker to celebrate the ‘season of giving’ than holding a fundraiser for himself.
Wisconsin Comrades Set to Welcome Donald Trump, Whitewash Russian Attempts to Influence Elections
Top Wisconsin Republicans have announced they will be standing with Donald Trump on stage this evening as he visits Wisconsin.
Scott Walker compares possible Russian election influence with Scottish endorsement
Jenni Dye, research director for liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called Walker’s comparing the two scenarios “simply jaw-dropping.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same: Gov. Scott Walker Promotes Election Falsehoods
Scott Walker is defending his rigging of rules on voting to give himself and Republicans an unfair partisan advantage by making false assertions about voter ID.
Why Does Scott Walker Get a Pass on Election Lie?
Allowing Scott Walker to spread misinformation about the impact of the voter ID law undermines the integrity of our elections.
Groups challenging voter ID law contesting state plan
"Even after being called out in federal court for its behavior, Gov. (Scott) Walker's administration continues to fail legal Wisconsin voters." [Associated Press]
Federal Judge Approves Expanded Voter ID Education Efforts
"The question today is not can Gov. Walker's administration take more steps to try to prevent legal voters from being disenfranchised, but why won't it?" [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Donald Trump Is Scott Walker’s Apprentice on Phony Voter Fraud Claims
The only fraud in our elections is partisan politicians like Scott Walker and Donald Trump trying to rig our laws for political gain.
In 2016, state Republicans in swing districts distance themselves from Scott Walker
Scot Ross said as long as the Assembly is run by Vos, Walker “is going to get whatever he wants passed by a lapdog Republican Assembly caucus.” [Wisconsin State Journal]
State Files Court Ordered Report on Failure to Properly Administer Voter ID Law
It is clear that Gov. Scott Walker’s administration is either unable or unwilling to properly administer the state voter ID law.
Steve Lund: You can’t cut costs without objections
Scot Ross of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, described it as a stunt ... He said the governor was basically telling student borrowers to “call a bank.” [Kenosha News]
Refinancing Federal Student Loans: A Crisis You Should Know
You cannot refinance federal student loans with the government. We need to change the system. That means changing the minds of politicians like Scott Walker.
Gov. Walker Announces Expanded Eligibility for Refinancing Student Loans
One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross spoke to media following Gov. Scott Walker's news conference. [Wisconsin Eye]
Gov. Walker touts expansion of student lending
Scot Ross said he didn't believe these steps would be enough to address the growing burden of student loan debt in the state. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
UW Credit Union expands eligibility to all college students
One Wisconsin Now told reporters the expansion likely won't help anyone because students and recent graduates typically lack collateral and a credit history. [Associated Press]
Gov. Walker to One Million Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers: ‘Call a Bank’
Wisconsin student loan borrowers have over $19 billion in debt and the best Scott Walker can do is to hold a press conference announcing he's doing nothing.
UW Credit Union Ups Membership Criteria
The effort drew criticism from Scot Ross with One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group that has been a strong proponent for reforms in the student loan system. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Walker Touts ‘Private Sector Solutions’ To Student Debt
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, a liberal advocacy group heavily involved in the student debt issues, called the new initiative "useless." [Wisconsin Public Radio]
Gov. Walker looks to private sector for student loan refinancing initiative
With 70 percent of our graduates having student debt - and his answer is a website and go to a bank - as offensive as it is useless. [WKOW-TV]
Documents From Political Corruption Investigation Reveal Gov. Walker’s Allies Intentionally Made Baseless Claims of Voter Fraud to Question Election Results
GOP insiders hatched a scheme to question the legitimacy of the election by enlisting the support of right-wing radio to spread allegations of fraudulent voting.
ITT Tech Shuts Its Doors; Walker, Schimel & Johnson Provide ‘Aid and Comfort’ to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
ITT Tech announced it's closing immediately, leaving hundreds of Wisconsin students in limbo, while Republicans give aid and comfort to predatory for-profits.
What Is it With Republican Support of For-Profit College Scams?
Scott Walker and Ron Johnson oppose allowing more than 500,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers to refinance their loans, just like you can a mortgage.
Gov. Scott Walker Does Nothing for One Million Student Loan Borrowers
Walker is making education less and less affordable, with serious consequences for our state economy and the best he can do is apparently hold photo ops with bureaucrats.
Scott Walker’s Record Has Been Disastrous for Milwaukee African Americans
With the eyes of the nation focused on racial unrest in Milwaukee, Walker has provided no leadership on bringing communities together and healing racial wounds.
Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent as Trump Touts Violence
Donald Trump has set a new low with his outrageously irresponsible and dangerous comments inciting violence.
Trump Visit Has WISGOP Crying Crocodile Tears for Sacred Cow Paul Ryan
‘Given GOP Record In WI Against Women, Minorities, LGBTQ, Poor People, It’s Not What Trump Has Said, It’s What He Won’t Say That Has WISGOP in Arms’
What Does Donald Trump Have to Do to Lose Scott Walker’s Endorsement?
Gov. Scott Walker’s endorsement of Donald Trump is no longer a reflection on Trump’s character, but on Scott Walker’s, or lack thereof.
Memo to Washington Post: Welcome to Walker’s Wisconsin
Scott Walker has been regularly barring the public and the media from his taxpayer-funded ‘listening tour’ since it began in 2015.
Money Talks: Gov. Walker to Appoint Former Attorney for Major Right-Wing Donors’ Foundation
Media reports say Gov. Scott Walker will announce the nomination of Daniel Kelly to replace retiring Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser late Friday afternoon.
Republican National Convention Student Loan Debt Tally: 43 Million Americans With $1.3 Trillion in Student Loan Debt, 0 Mentions in Addresses of Rep. Paul Ryan, Rep. Sean Duffy and Sen. Ron Johnson
Speeches of three Wisconsin officials – Reps. Paul Ryan and Sean Duffy and Sen. Ron Johnson – contained zero references to the crisis of student debt.
#Thanks, Obama!
Failed Republican presidential candidate and current Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has refused to condemn documented plagiarism by the Donald Trump campaign.
Lobbyists, Republican Donors Central to Gov. Walker Closed-Door ‘Listening Sessions’
Instead of hearing about what's really on the minds of Wisconsinites who overwhelmingly disapprove of the job he's doing, Scott Walker is tooling around the state on our dime.
As Scott Walker reaches 50 listening sessions, critics continue to question invite-only policy
"Gov. Walker is tooling around the state on our dime hearing from an exclusive audience recruited to tell him what he wants to hear," said One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
Media Reports Walker Plot to Impose ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Gag Order on Board of Troubled Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Scott Walker and his gang are trying to implement a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell policy’ to gag board members and to try to cover up their failures.
Wisconsin Republicans to honor Walker at convention
"It sure is 'Midwest nice' of Gov. Walker to give Republicans a place to drown their sorrows over Donald Trump being their presidential nominee." [Associated Press]
Wisconsin conservative group launches effort to combat ‘federal government gone wild’
[One Wisconsin Now] said the initiative is an effort to promote Walker's political agenda through litigation and "propaganda." [Capital Times]
Conservatives launch Center for Competitive Federalism
One Wisconsin Now criticized the announcement, [calling it] an effort by Governor Scott Walker’s campaign chair to do what the governor has been unable to accomplish with his policies. [Wisconsin Radio Network]
Conservative Wisconsin group expanding focus nationally
“All the lawsuits and propaganda they file isn’t going to change the fact that Gov. Walker has failed the people of Wisconsin over and over and over again,” said Scot Ross with One Wisconsin Now. [Associated Press]
Report: State tax credit benefits wealthy
Budgets are about choices and Gov. Walker and the Republican Legislature chose to give a $300 million tax break to millionaires and billionaires. [Associated Press]
Walker Denies Legal Counsel to Agency Sued by His Campaign Chair’s Legal Fund
Gov. Walker is denying legal counsel to a state agency because the lawsuit was brought by his campaign chair’s legal fund.
Would Trump University Have Gotten Less Scrutiny in Wisconsin Under Law Change Proposed by Gov. Walker After Taking $10,000 Trump Contribution?
Donald Trump gives Scott Walker the maximum contribution for his re-election campaign, Scott Walker turns around and seeks to make oversight of the for-profit college racket more difficult.
Scott Walker: Trump donation was not accompanied by any Trump U conversations
The liberal group One Wisconsin Now raised questions about the timing of that proposal in relation to the ongoing Trump University investigation and Trump's donation to Walker. [Capital Times]
Sweeping manufacturing and ag tax credit reaches full force
“Walker’s slashed public education and higher education funds… to pay for these trickle down policies,” said Scot Ross, One Wisconsin Now. [Capital Times]
Gov. Walker eases state Voter ID restrictions
The move comes just days before the state goes to trial over a challenge to Wisconsin's Voter ID law by the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, which claims that obtaining a state ID is so difficult some would-be eligible voters are simply giving up. [WKOW-TV]
Scott Walker administration tweaks voter ID rules
Scot Ross, executive director of liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said OWN lawyers are reviewing the new rule. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Gov. Scott Walker Refuses to Help One Million Wisconsin Student Loan Borrowers With Their Student Loan Debt, Wants Help Paying Off His From Disastrous Presidential Bid
Scott Walker is now asking for campaign donations to pay off the massive debt from his failed 71 day campaign for President because his sons are in college.
Job Outsourcing Booster of Gov. Walker’s Wrong for Wisconsin Right to Work Law Putting Company Up For Sale?
Job Outsourcing Booster of Gov. Walker’s Wrong for Wisconsin Right to Work Law Putting Company Up For Sale?
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Trump Takeover of GOP
Donald Trump is the embodiment of the same hate culture upon which Gov. Scott Walker and many of the state’s leading elected Republicans built their careers and rose to power.