Groucho might say today's secret word is "inveterate"

If the past is prologue, then the 1/27/12 headline Secret email system revealed in "John Doe" probe of Walker staff set the stage for the 12/09/15 headline Wis. Gov. Scott Walker signs bill ending secret 'John Doe' probes into political misconduct - - and also puts 1the 2/18/15  headline Former cabinet members: Top Walker aide ordered them to avoid state emails, phones in the spotlight

Or perhaps "inveterate" is a better word.