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Wisconsin Recall

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Scott Walker

Wisconsin Supreme Court Shuts Down Political 'John Doe' Investigations of Conservatives, Scott Walker

Rules no laws had been violated.

Scott Shackford | 7.16.2015 11:00 AM

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Politics

The Did-Something Candidate

Scott Walker stands out in the 2016 field for running on his record. How does it stack up?

Peter Suderman | 6.17.2015 8:30 AM

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Public Unions

Inside the Raids and Investigations that Targeted Wisconsin's Conservative Leaders

Sunrise SWAT raids and secrecy orders

Scott Shackford | 4.20.2015 11:30 AM

Politics

Quick Appeal Expected in Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Ruling

Could go straight to state Supreme Court

Reason Staff | 9.17.2012 5:15 PM

Politics

Wisconsin Unions Consider Options Following Collective Bargaining Ruling

Teachers will demand new contract negotiations

Reason Staff | 9.17.2012 4:23 PM

Politics

Failed Walker Recall Election Cost Wis. Taxpayers $13.5 Million

Don't expect reimbursements

Reason Staff | 9.14.2012 8:37 PM

Policy

California Still Refuses to Face Fiscal Reality

What the Golden State can learn from the Badger State

Steven Greenhut | 8.24.2012 12:00 PM

Politics

What the Wisconsin Recall Means for Organized Labor

Government employees are tax consumers, not tax payers.

Sheldon Richman | 6.13.2012 10:30 AM

Politics

Watch Michigan: Public Unions Are Not Yet Finished

Shikha Dalmia | 6.11.2012 9:27 AM

Politics

Top 10 Weirdest Moments from the Wisconsin Recall

From face slaps to judicial chokeholds, the Wisconsin gubernatorial battle had it all.

M.D. Kittle | 6.10.2012 1:00 PM

Politics

Wisconsin Is Not a Harbinger for the 2012 Presidential Election

Tuesday's recall election was about the future of public sector unions, not partisan politics.

Emily Ekins | 6.8.2012 4:30 PM

Politics

The Real Lesson from the Wisconsin Recall

When the issues were clear, voters were rational.

Steven Greenhut | 6.8.2012 1:30 PM

Politics

Fiscal Reality Wins a Victory in Wisconsin

Understanding the real lesson of the Wisconsin recall

Frank Keegan | 6.7.2012 4:45 PM

Politics

Stupid Season

American politics is getting dumber even as fiscal catastrophe looms larger.

Matt Welch | 6.7.2012 1:30 PM

Politics

Meanwhile, 2,000 Miles From Wisconsin, Public Sector Pensions Drive 292,000-population City to Brink of Bankruptcy

Matt Welch | 6.7.2012 10:01 AM

Politics

Get Serious About Governing, Democrats

No amount of crying over evil Scott Walker will help governments fix their bleeding balance sheets

Matt Welch | 6.6.2012 4:30 PM

Politics

What's The Real Message of Wisconsin?

Shikha Dalmia | 6.6.2012 4:20 PM

Politics

Wins in Wisconsin and California Signify Triumph of Common Sense and Basic Math Over Status Quo, Ideology; Will Be Replicated Everywhere.

Nick Gillespie | 6.6.2012 3:30 PM

Politics

"This election is going to boil down to a turnout game," Walker Wins in Wisconsin With High Turnout That Was Supposed to Help Democrats

Ed Krayewski | 6.6.2012 1:05 PM

Politics

"This Is the End of Democracy"

Scott Shackford | 6.6.2012 11:05 AM

Politics

Scott Walker Wins Wisconsin Recall

Reason Staff | 6.5.2012 10:04 PM

Politics

Recall Election Most Expensive in Wisconsin History. It's Still Cheaper Than a Bad Comedy

Scott Shackford | 6.5.2012 8:01 PM

Politics

Wisconsin Senate Recalls to Determine Balance of Power in Legislature

Lest we forget, Gov. Scott Walker is not the only public figure in Wisconsin potentially headed to the political gallows.

Eric Boehm | 6.5.2012 6:00 PM

Politics

Establishment Media Now Bored By Wisconsin

Tim Cavanaugh | 6.5.2012 1:41 PM

Politics

Reminder: Unaffordable Public Sector Pensions Are Also on the Ballot Today in the Scott Walker-Free State of California

Matt Welch | 6.5.2012 12:34 PM

Politics

Reason Writers Being Called Koch Puppets on RT: Matt Welch Talks Scott Walker and Immigration on The Alyona Show

Matt Welch | 6.5.2012 10:23 AM

Politics

Wisconsin's Dwindling Desire to Recall Scott Walker

Despite earlier predictions, union-targeted governor appears likely to survive today's recall.

Emily Ekins | 6.5.2012 9:00 AM

Politics

All You Need to Know: Obama Enters Wisconsin Recall Election Via Tweet

Nick Gillespie | 6.5.2012 8:55 AM

Politics

Michigan Is Big Labor's Next Big Target

The fight over public sector unions moves to the Great Lakes State

Shikha Dalmia | 6.5.2012 7:00 AM

Politics

Unions Flood Wisconsin In Final Days of Walker Recall

When "We Are Wisconsin" really means "We are union members from New Jersey, Alaska and other states"

Eric Boehm | 6.4.2012 7:00 PM

Politics

Actually, Americans Do Support Government Union Reform

Explaining why Wisconsin voters likely won't recall their governor

Emily Ekins | 6.4.2012 12:15 PM

Politics

Is Scott Walker a "Goggle-Eyed Homunculus" Leading a Pack of "Nihilistic Vandals" or Is Esquire's Charles P. Pierce Just a Multi-Chinned Four Eyes Angry that Not Everyone Thinks Teachers Shouldn't Pay More for Benefits?

Nick Gillespie | 6.4.2012 9:46 AM

Politics

Impeached Prez: Recall Gov!

Bill Clinton steams into Badger State, talks selective recall support, fails to draw blood from Scott Walker.

Dustin Hurst | 6.3.2012 1:00 PM

Politics

Why Real Progressives Should Support Scott Walker

The case for putting the public good before what's good for public employees

Steven Greenhut | 6.1.2012 4:30 PM

Politics

Scott Walker's Recall Is Not About Wisconsin

Shikha Dalmia | 6.1.2012 2:57 PM

Politics

Scott Walker Enjoys Commanding Lead in Latest Poll

With less than a week before the recall election, incumbent Gov. Scott Walker leads in a new poll from Marquette Law School.

Kirsten Adshead | 5.31.2012 4:30 PM

Politics

Reason Writers Around Town: Shikha Dalmia on Big Labor's Next Big Battle After Wisconsin

Reason Staff | 5.31.2012 11:21 AM

Politics

Scott Walker Turns Up the Heat on Flawed Milwaukee Crime Stats

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates debate high-profile police controversy.

Ryan Ekvall and M.D. Kittle | 5.25.2012 1:30 PM

Politics

Reason-Rupe Poll Finds Support for Public Union Reforms

Emily Ekins | 5.25.2012 11:25 AM

Politics

Reason-Rupe Poll Finds Support for Public Union Reforms

Emily Ekins | 5.25.2012 11:20 AM

Politics

Scott Walker Will Survive Wisconsin Recall: Reason-Rupe Poll Results

Jim Epstein and Meredith Bragg | 5.24.2012 5:02 PM

Politics

Wisconsin Recall: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42 Among Likely Voters

Emily Ekins | 5.24.2012 9:02 AM

Politics

Wisconsin Recall: Walker Leads Barrett 50-42 Among Likely Voters

Emily Ekins | 5.24.2012 9:00 AM

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