Wisconsin Watchdog

10/04/2017

Will conservative reforms survive Republican infighting? - Watchdog.org

So much for going big and bold....

Walker and Vos have of late been sniping at each other in a very public feud that has titillated the left and the usual suspect press.

07/04/2017

Johnson, Baldwin on the Gorsuch 'judicial war' - Watchdog.org

The so-called “nuclear option” is precisely what Democrats in 2013 sought and used to advance President Barack Obama’s executive nominees in recent years.

06/04/2017

Voters choose Evers, $464.7 million in new bonding for schools - Watchdog.org

EVERS WINS EASILY: Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers, an opponent of expanding private school vouchers won easily in Tuesday’s election with 70 percent of the vote.

Voters re-elected Tony Evers for Superintendent of Public Instruction and to raise taxes and borrowing in school referendums.

06/04/2017

SSA whistleblowers ask, where's the justice? - Watchdog.org

Now that a federal investigation has found multiple examples of misconduct and abuse at a Wisconsin Social Security Administration office, some employees who blew the whistle have one question: When will justice be served?

Amid multiple federal investigations last fall, two top administrators for the Chicago region said they would be stepping down. They haven't.

04/04/2017

Wisconsin AG, lawmakers seek victims' Bill of Rights amendment - Watchdog.org

Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas was 21 and a senior at the University of California-Santa Barbara. She was a beautiful, young woman with a promising life ahead.

“Marsy’s Law for All seeks to amend state constitutions that don’t offer protections to crime victims."

04/04/2017

UW-Platteville chancellor prepares to fire whistleblower professor - Watchdog.org

The embattled professor who blew the whistle on misconduct in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Criminal Justice Department is on the verge of being fired by the administrator she accused of corruption and cover-up.

31/03/2017

Social Security whistleblower calls out agency, media in receiving award from journalists - Watchdog.org

At an awards banquet Thursday, Whistleblower Ron Klym took aim at the federal agency that he says retaliated against him...

29/03/2017

Climate Change critics: Trump order rolling back Obama plan a big win for Wisconsin - Watchdog.org

The action could save tens of thousands of jobs in manufacturing-heavy Wisconsin, dependent on coal-fired electricity...

..."This bureaucratic boondoggle would have cost our state dearly in job losses, rate hikes, and lost economic potential.”

29/03/2017

Milwaukee County supervisor's ethics case remains 'under review' - Watchdog.org

An outside ethics investigation of Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan Jr.’s 2016 campaign activities continues nearly a year after a judge moved the case out of the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office because of a conflict of interest.

Weishan has said the allegations by his opponent at the time are "totally false,” to a “point of ridiculousness.”

28/03/2017

Don't want to pay for 'S*x Out Loud?' Walker's budget offers opt-out on student fees - Watchdog.org

In addition to a proposed 5 percent cut in tuition at state universities, Gov. Scott Walker wants to help students spend less for college...

Under a budget proposal by Gov. Scott Walker, students at UW system schools would be able to opt-out of paying some student fees.

28/03/2017

Bill would make Wisconsin 'Constitutional Carry' state - Watchdog.org

Wisconsin coule become at least the 15th state to adopt a “Constitutional Carry” law.

27/03/2017

UW-P professor blames union attorney with political ax to grind for appeals court loss - Watchdog.org

Sabina Burton is just about out of justice, and she is running out of time...

“Burton’s problem is that she did not make these broad arguments to the district court,” the 7th Circuit ruling states in a recent ruling.

24/03/2017

Commentary: Tammy Baldwin special guest at liberal 'dark money' summit - Watchdog.org

DOUBLE STANDARD: Sen. Tammy Baldwin has attacked Koch Brothers “dark money” as she hobnobs with the left groups that do not disclose their donors.

Baldwin was honored Wednesday at the “GiveGreen” reception honoring “climate champions” during the left’s “dark money” fest.

24/03/2017

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24/03/2017

400 new jobs, low unemployment bad news for Walker-hating left - Watchdog.org

The left did what it always does in these situations: It complained.

Candy-maker Haribo plans to spend $242 million building a plant in Kenosha County in an economic development deal expected to create 400 jobs/

23/03/2017

UW-La Crosse parent says chancellor dismissed concerns about 'or**sm' emailer - Watchdog.org

The incident received national attention in 2015 when Drake Hall Director Jude Legiste fired off a sexually explicit email to nearly 300 students.

23/03/2017

Lawsuit: MPS violating constitution by denying bus rides to religious school students - Watchdog.org

All high school students in Milwaukee are equal, but some are more equal than others when it comes to bus transportation, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.

“It’s a hardship for many of our families,” said Gessner. “Without transportation it definitely impacts the choice of school that parents can select."

22/03/2017

Attorney general's office remains silent on John Doe leak probe - Watchdog.org

There is a small universe of people who had access to the documents, and that universe is almost exclusively populated by prosecutors, investigators and court officials.

20/03/2017

Attorney: Should UW-La Crosse chancellor be fired for his conduct? - Watchdog.org

The University of La Crosse employee fired – and then reinstated – for her comments in support of President Donald Trump would like to return to work, her attorney says.

17/03/2017

Duffy advises conservatives to ‘sheath their swords,’ pass Obamacare replacement - Watchdog.org

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says it’s time that moderate Republicans and conservatives “sheath their swords” and get behind legislation that will get rid of Obamacare.

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says it’s time that moderate Republicans and conservatives get behind legislation that will get rid of Obamacare.

17/03/2017

Baldwin paid nearly $90,000 to 'political fixer' during Tomah VA scandal - Watchdog.org

Marc Elias is known inside and outside the Swamp as a “political fixer” for his adroit way of getting Dems out of legal and public relations trouble.

17/03/2017

UW-La Crosse chancellor defends employee firing, reinstatement - Watchdog.org

What’s next for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse employee who was fired after voicing her support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies?

16/03/2017

Attorney: UW-La Crosse backs down after firing employee for supporting Trump policy - Watchdog.org

“She was terminated because of her political speech in support of President Trump.”

15/03/2017

Troubled Social Security Administration misses another deadline - Watchdog.org

As President Abraham Lincoln once said of an overly cautious general, the Social Security Administration has a terminal “case of the slows.”

15/03/2017

Bill aims to change Madison-centric state leases - Watchdog.org

In real estate the mantra is, “location, location, location.”

14/03/2017

Embattled UW-P criminal justice professor: 'I have been treated like a criminal' - Watchdog.org

A whistleblower professor facing termination has filed a federal complaint...

13/03/2017

The left prepares ‘Indivisible’ playbook for Sensenbrenner town hall - Watchdog.org

When U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner holds the latest in a long line of town hall meetings Monday evening in Wauwatosa, the usual suspects will most likely be in attendance.

13/03/2017

Johnson brings back whistleblower protection bill as Sunshine Week opens - Watchdog.org

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is re-introducing legislation aimed at protecting federal whistleblowers...

10/03/2017

Assembly passes state treasurer amendment, issue goes to voters - Watchdog.org

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 68-31 on Thursday to amend the state constitution to eliminate the position of treasurer.

10/03/2017

PLA reform bill passes Assembly, headed for Gov. Scott Walker's desk - Watchdog.org

A bill that proponents say will bring competition and taxpayer savings to government construction projects now awaits Gov. Scott Walker’s signature.

10/03/2017

Bill would provide more oversight on costly state leases - Watchdog.org

“This bill will add appropriate accountability each time the state enters into a leasing contract,” state Rep. Rob Hutton.

09/03/2017

MPS's Driver makes questionable case for district being sole charter school authorizer - Watchdog.org

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver is doubling down on her support for making her school district the sole authorizer of charter schools in the city...

09/03/2017

Sun Prairie city-owned broadband service comes with $2.9 million debt - Watchdog.org

News stories of the looming sale of Sun Prairie’s debt-heavy broadband service included every salient detail but two...

08/03/2017

Fired SSA employee featured in Watchdog investigation is 'Whistleblower of the Year' - Watchdog.org

Ron Klym blew the whistle on lengthy delays and alleged widespread misconduct and whistleblower retaliation in the Social Security Administration.

“Now, more than ever, protecting Wisconsin’s traditions of open government depends on the courage and initiative of individuals."

08/03/2017

Amendment to eliminate state treasurer moves to Assembly - Watchdog.org

The Wisconsin Senate voted 18-15 Tuesday to amend the state constitution to get rid of the state treasurer position.