WISTAX Watch | Powered by One Wisconsin Now |

For media inquiries or to schedule an interview about WISTAX Watch with One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross, contact:

EMAIL: wistaxwatch@onewisconsinnow.org

PHONE:(608) 204-0677

WISTAX Watch Press Releases

Click a title to see the full release and to get a printer-friendly version.

Health Insurance Reform Progress Activates Junk Science from Wisconsin’s Conservative, Corporate Network - 12/23/2009

Madison – Progress made by the United States Congress on health insurance reforms called for by President Barack Obama has activated Wisconsin’s two leading conservative organizations, which both released curiously-timed “studies” to deflect blame for skyrocketing health costs from the health insurance industries.

Conservative Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance Silent on $6.6 Billion Budget Deficit - 5/12/2009

Madison – After months of insisting the state budget crisis was smaller than official estimates, the conservative Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance has turned silent in light of decreased revenue collections putting the budget deficit at $6.6 billion.

Taxpayers Alliance Head Speaking at ‘Massive Show of Force for Lower Taxes’ Another Example of Organization’s Ideological Agenda - 2/25/2009

Madison – Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance President Todd Berry’s upcoming appearance with top state Republican elected officials at a right wing organizations’ anti-fair taxation summit is yet another example of the conservative agenda of the Taxpayers Alliance, according to One Wisconsin Now, a statewide liberal advocacy organization.

$288,000 in WI Taxpayer Alliance Board Member Contributions Show Overwhelming Conservative Preference - 1/12/2009

Madison – Board members of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance have donated over $288,000 to Republicans and conservative candidates since 1991, compared to just $24,500 to Democrats and liberals, raising serious questions about the organization’s reputation as an objective source for tax policy and research.