Scott Walker
Columns by Scott Walker
The good news for Republicans? Democrats are polling worse
A new poll in Wisconsin might shed some light on what will happen in battleground states and districts across the country this fall. Published March 26, 2026
Work over welfare: Wisconsin model outperforms Minnesota’s failure
Minnesota and Wisconsin may be neighbors, but they are miles apart on welfare abuse and reform. Published March 19, 2026
Why schools still desperately need conservative student groups
"Why do you need a group like Young America's Foundation on campus? Why not just have the kids exposed to all different points of view?" Published March 12, 2026
Road map to affordability: How federal and local governments can bring down prices for Americans
Voters of all ages and backgrounds nationwide are united on one key issue: Prices are too high. Published March 5, 2026
Swing-state showdown: Wisconsin Supreme Court election carries presidential stakes
President Trump's outstanding State of the Union address was the focus of the media this week. Published February 26, 2026
Young Americans deserve real history, not political indoctrination
Defending liberty isn't easy, but it is worth the risk. Our Founders risked their lives, fortunes and sacred honor for the freedoms we hold dear today. Published February 19, 2026
Act 10 reforms broke the power of Wisconsin’s teachers unions and put students first
In Wisconsin, we took power out of the hands of big government special interests and returned it to the hardworking taxpayers and the people they elected to run their schools and local governments. Published February 12, 2026
Happy birthday, Ronald Reagan
This week, we celebrate President Reagan's birthday. Though his last public statements were decades ago, so many of his words still ring true today. Published February 5, 2026
Democrats fuel the flames of rage
In 2020, we saw the tragic impact of incompetent leaders in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here we go again. Published January 29, 2026
Disrupting a church service and Special Olympics’ event exposes left’s protest extremism
The thugs who barged into a church service in Minnesota on Sunday reminded me of a similar crowd that tried to disrupt an event in which I, as governor of Wisconsin, was taking part. Published January 22, 2026
Minnesota ICE shooting fallout distracts from left’s massive fraud scandal
It seems the chaos in Minnesota is as much about drawing attention away from corruption scandals as it is about opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Published January 15, 2026
Michael Reagan was more than the Gipper’s son
A great man was born into eternal life this week. Michael Reagan passed away Sunday surrounded by his family. Published January 8, 2026
Unaffordability spikes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has become a nightmare for property taxpayers. Published January 1, 2026
A Christmas message: Salvation is available to all
Shepherds -- the first to receive the news of the birth of Jesus -- still exist in Israel today. Published December 25, 2025
Christians should continue to respect the people of Israel
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." -- Isaiah 7:14 Published December 18, 2025
Conservatives, take note of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes
Socialist Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor and failed U.S. Senate candidate, entered the race for governor in Wisconsin this week. Published December 4, 2025
Thankful for family and a nation that overcomes every challenge
My mother will be 90 years old in 2028. I am thankful for her. Published November 27, 2025
End racial discrimination in the federal government
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Center for Individual Rights are filing a lawsuit against the federal government to ensure that all Americans are treated equally. Published November 20, 2025
Thank a veteran
My Uncle Warren fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Published November 13, 2025
Top five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections
Democrats had a big night Tuesday. What did we learn from the voters? Published November 6, 2025
