Foxconn Played Wisconsin—With Scott Walker’s Help

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Feb 26, 2019 After pocketing a huge taxpayer bribe from the former governor, the manufacturer all but cancels plans to build a factory in the state. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Well-Regulated Militia in Trump’s Dangerous Hands

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Feb 11, 2019 God help us if the president figures out the National Guard can legally be deployed for law enforcement purposes inside the U.S. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Month: The Striking, and Winning, L.A. Teachers

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 31, 2019 The success of their high-stakes bid is all the more significant considering the tenor of the current moment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Foxconn Wisconsin Exposed for the Scam It’s Been From the Start

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 30, 2019 After receiving billions in subsidies, the multinational acknowledges that factory jobs likely won't be returning to the Badger State. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Washington Post Lets Scott Walker’s Misleading Tax Tweet Slide

Dean Baker / FAIR Jan 19, 2019 Either the former Wisconsin Gov. doesn't understand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's tax proposal, or he lies to children. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Walker Leaves a Fundamentally Changed Wisconsin

SCOTT BAUER / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2019 The once-rising Republican star who made his name kneecapping public sector unions as governor of Wisconsin leaves office in defeat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills

TODD RICHMOND and SCOTT BAUER / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 The legislation restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The GOP’s Power Grabs Expose an Increasingly Desperate Party

Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Dec 5, 2018 After a blue wave election, Republicans have seen their majorities in state and federal government dissolve. Now they're throwing a fit. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Protests Engulf Wisconsin Capital Amid GOP Power Grab

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 4, 2018 Sweeping new legislation would allow outgoing Gov. Scott Walker to transfer crucial executive powers to a Republican legislature. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Shakedown of America’s Cities

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 13, 2018 Jeff Bezos is expanding his company to New York and D.C. in exchange for ludicrous subsidies. Only federal regulation offers a remedy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tuesday’s Primaries: Murphy Sails Through in Connecticut, Sanders Wins in Vermont

The Associated Press Aug 14, 2018 Primaries held in four states—Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin—featured names like Bernie Sanders, Scott Walker and Tim Pawlenty, along with those of a number of newer contenders. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Republicans Propose Using Online Sales Tax Money for New Tax Cuts

DAVID A. LIEB / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2018 State and local governments stand to gain up to $13 billion annually by collecting taxes from remote sellers; some Republican governors and lawmakers propose to give it away in the form of tax cuts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )