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Mike White’s Shadowy Role with Summerfest

Co-manager of Summerfest’s private company can’t explain what he does.

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

Tom Tiffany Snagging Support of Right-Wing Billionaires, Special Interests, and Ethically Challenged Political Operatives in Gubernatorial BID

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Lawsuit Seeks To Drop More Than 50,000 Milwaukee Voters From Rolls Just Before Election

Two suits claim more than 100,000 voters on state registration list 'appear to be invalid.'

More Wisconsin Absentees Ballots Already Returned Than Entire 2016 Election

Almost 200,000 ballots returned, with hundreds of thousands more already sent to voters.

Rep. Brandtjen, A 2020 Election Denier, Sues To Force State Out of Voter Data Organization

ERIC system designed to make it easier for states to maintain accurate voter rolls.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission

Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.

Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished

Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.

Why That ‘Iowa’ Redistricting Plan Was Unfair

Wisconsin Republicans' plan did not provide political proportionality.

The Power of Wisconsin’s Gerrymander

Recent election results show how entrenched the Republican advantage is.

Scapegoating of Meagan Wolfe just the latest attempt to subvert our democracy

Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?

Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.

How La Follette Helped Save Democracy

But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.

Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator

Commission is bipartisan by design and must hold public meetings. Michels had suggested eliminating Walker-created commission.

Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?

Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.

Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns

Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.

State Elections Board Wants Inspector General

Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.

Independent State Legislature Theory Is a Threat to Democracy

And the Supreme Court will hear a case being brought on the grounds that this theory is correct.

New State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections

GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.

Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions

Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.

New Elections Commission Member Approved Decisions Republicans Now Oppose

Don Millis backed actions later cited as evidence of misconduct in 2020 election.

Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission

Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.

‘Telling The Truth’ Led to Knudson Resignation

Republican elections commissioner refused to support election conspiracy theories. It cost him the support of the party.

Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission

Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.

Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State

Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.

Legislators, Citizens Battle Over Election Bills

Senate Elections committee debates: Do GOP bills enhance voting ‘integrity' or unleash 'war on voters’?

The War Against the Wisconsin Elections Commission

Wisconsin Republicans have picked up where Trump left off.

Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission

Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.

WILL’s Report Short on Evidence

Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.

Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe

If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.

About Those Election ‘Irregularities’

Is there any truth to Republican complaints about the 2020 election?

Assembly Committee Approves Moving Elections Commission

A party line vote, with Republicans in favor, supported moving commission to Wausau.

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Ortiz-Velez Commends Redistricting Committee for Creating Two Majority-Hispanic Supervisory Districts

Walker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission

Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.

Statement on Recent Election Misinformation

State Business Group Has Massive Clout

WMC has secretly raised and spent $41 million on elections in last 15 years.

Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era

Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.

Poor Dan O’Donnell Feels Persecuted

Right-wing radio host claims his free speech being abridged. Really?

Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law

This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.

State Elections Commission Gets Testy

Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.

12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote

ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.

Supreme Court Shows Its Colors

What the Green Party ruling tells about the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

21 Winners and Losers

Beyond the candidates, what was the election about, who were the other winners and losers?

Judge Asked to Hold State in Contempt

Conservative group wants 200,000 names purged from voting list, but Elections Commission awaits higher court rulings.

Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly

Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.

Journal Sentinel Slams “Liberal” News Site

Claims Wisconsin Examiner is “partisan” and “slanted” but provides not one example.

8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target

There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?

We the Irrelevant People

Citizens overwhelmingly opposed long list of legislation passed by Republicans.

Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline

Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.

Remembering Mike Ellis

He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.

State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable

They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.

U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case

Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.

Same Day Voter Registration in Wisconsin Needs to be Protected

The Wisconsin Republican State Convention passed a resolution to abolish same day (Election Day) voter registration.

Dark Money Funds Special Election

GOP primary for state's 1st Senate District attracts independent expenditures.

Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe Chooses ‘Gutsy’ Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

"I’m honored that he puts his trust in me to be Wisconsin’s next senator and ensure our Constitutional rights are upheld."

Voters Want Checks and Balances

That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?

Americans for Prosperity Blasts Wisconsin Democrat’s Proposed Rewrite of State Constitution

Activists Vow to Fight Rep. Taylor’s “Outrageous Power Grab by Leftwing Special Interests”

Scott Walker: A History of Broken Promises

"Wisconsin deserves better."

13 Issues for Walker, Legislators

Who won, who lost on 13 key issues in 2017-2018 legislative session?

Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?

New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.

Mike Haas Asks WEC to Appoint New Administrator

"It is time for this foolishness to end."

Senator Craig Authors Bill Creating a Committee to Investigate Former GAB

'This committee investigation is the only way that we can bring some level of closure to the John Doe scandal..."

GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?

Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.

Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge

Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.

Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell

What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.

Senate Republicans throw elections into chaos

GOP witch hunt removes officials that oversee state elections and ethics

Haas Asks Senators for Hearing and Confirmation Vote

Haas Nominated for Leadership Position in NASED

The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald

His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.

Kaul calls Schimel’s expanded investigation into now-defunct GAB unjustified

Kaul says investigation is "yet another waste of our tax dollars by our current AG"

WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout

Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.

Top 10 State News Stories of 2017

Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.

GOP Targets Anti-Corruption Probes

Their message to bipartisan groups: don’t dare investigate us or we’ll punish you.

Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago

"This request of the Attorney General is an egregious abuse of power..."

17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel

Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.

Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy

Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.

Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again

His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.

Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term

Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.

Statement on DOJ’s John Doe Report

"Democrats must now accept the fact that Republicans were right."

Leah Vukmir statement about unconstitutional John Doe raids in Wisconsin

"My privacy has been violated in such a brazen way by those who targeted me, my friends, and even my family."

Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?

Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.

U.S. Supreme Court Should End Partisan Gerrymandering

So politicians won’t be able to “choose their voters” by the way they draw the maps.

The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap

National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.

Farm Bureau Has Capitol Clout

Spends $3 million on lobbying alone, gets policies hurting environment.

Trump Budget Threatens State Spending

Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.

Judge’s Resignation From Ethics Commission Alarming

Judge Kinney resigns from state commission, criticizing its “secrecy” and lax standards.

The Legend of Leah Vukmir

Once considered a horrible legislator, she’s now one of the Capitol’s “heaviest hitters.”

Schimel Patrols Only Democratic Voters?

AG’s “Election Integrity Unit” will monitor polls, but targets urban or Democratic areas.

Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate

Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.

Wisconsin Elections Commission leaders go ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

The November election will be the biggest test yet for the new Wisconsin Elections Commission.

All the Way With the WMC

Wisconsin Manufacturers honors 65 legislators who followed their dictates on 100% of votes.

Walker’s Pay to Play Revealed

Why the D.A. should investigate deals made by the governor.

13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us

Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.

Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe

His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.

New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess

Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?

ALEC’s Dark Money Game

Eric O'Keefe speaks at ALEC conference, Wisconsin seen as model for the nation.

State GAB Suffered a “Public Lynching”

Board member and retired judge Thomas Barland blames legislators for distorting facts.