Politics & Government
Here's Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's New Political Job
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker hasn't sat on the political sidelines since his Nov. 2018 loss in the state's gubernatorial race.

WISCONSIN -- Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has been politically active since his Nov. 2018 loss in the state's governor race, and is taking on a new venture.
Walker will join the Institute for Reforming Government as national honorary chair, bringing his state-level experience as the organization prepares to expand its efforts, according to a news release by the nonprofit organization Monday.
The Institute for Reforming Government is committed to tackling tax reform, inefficiencies in government, and burdensome regulations, organizers say.
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“We couldn’t be more honored to have Governor Walker join the Institute for Reforming Government. The Governor’s experience implementing cutting-edge reforms in the State of Wisconsin makes him a valuable asset to our organization, and his passion for the future of our country and the success of the American people sets us up to achieve something great,” said Rob McDonald, Chairman of the Board for the Institute for Reforming Government in a statement to Patch.
The Institute for Reforming Government is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization formed in November 2017. Learn more about the Institute for Reforming Government here.
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“We turned Wisconsin around with bold conservative reforms that made government get out of the way, and the Institute for Reforming Government is all about furthering that mission across the country. Together we can implement bold reforms that reduce the tax burden, remove onerous regulations and provide a way forward for the American people," Walker said in a prepared statement.
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