Content referencing Charles Koch
State Group Funds National Attack on DEI
The Searle Family Trust, based in Madison, has bankrolled many other right-wing causes.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
How Generous Are We?
New data shows how much Milwaukee and Wisconsin give. And flags a troubling trend of wealthy donors.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Record Spending by Outside Groups for Republicans
$29 million to support GOP candidates for state office vs. $7.7 million for Democrats.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
For Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters
Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
The Push For a New U.S. Constitution
Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, Republican legislators part of scary national movement.
May 4th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Special Interests Want COVID Lawsuit Immunity
Republican bill protects businesses from lawsuits even if they violate public health guidelines.
Jan 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
John Menard Loves Universities
With conditions. They get donations. He gets recognition and an honorary degree.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Should the Federal Government Keep its Word?
The Supreme Court says yes, except Justice Alito, who sees things differently.
May 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Right-Wing Groups Linked to #ReopenWisconsin Campaign
Members of Americans for Prosperity, American Majority and John Birch Society have their hands in the campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Can Government Break Its Promises?
Obamacare law’s promises to insurers later broken by Republicans. Courts will decide if that’s legal
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Bradley Foundation Works to Kill Food Aid
And reduce Medicaid. Working with Koch groups, they push Trump to slash safety net.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Is State a Leader in “Economic Freedom”?
So says a Cato Institute report. There’s reason to doubt this.
May 8th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!
Smashes states previous mid-term record, $38.6 million in 2014. Both sides spent lavishly.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Walker Signs Restrictions on Pro-Worker Rules
Law restricting local governments backed by Koch Brothers, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Koch-Backed Bill Guts Local Control
Bars local governments from setting many labor and employment rules.
Mar 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime
Alternatives to prison for lesser offenders save taxes, lower crime.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Casey Hoff
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Approves Rollback of Wetlands Protection
Bill backed by WMC, Kochs, could destroy 1 million acres of wetlands.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dark Money Targets Supreme Court Race
Secretive Wisconsin Alliance for Reform will do ads, has connections to GOP, Koch Brothers.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bryce Releases Statement on Ryan’s Pay to Play Scheme
"Paul Ryan is putting billionaires and special-interest groups ahead of the people of the First District, and this quid pro quo with the Kochs is just the latest example."
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Randy Bryce
GOP Has Cash Edge in 10th Senate Race
Republican Jarchow raised more, has more dark money than Democrat Schachtner.
Jan 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republican Bills Prohibit Local Labor Rules
WMC and Kochs favor overriding long list of local government laws.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Special Interests Target 10th Senate District
One Democratic and two Republican groups will run phony issue ads.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing
ALEC-developed bills reduce training requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, others.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
High Court Candidate Hires Koch Operatives
Judge Michael Screnock’s Supreme Court campaign hires former execs of Koch-funded groups.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Schimel Chats Up Big Donors at Trump Resort
Event sponsored by group that gave $300,000 to state campaigns in 2014 election.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Secret Corporate Cash Funded GOP Hideaway
Ryan and Republicans enjoyed fancy post-convention “cloakroom" paid for by 20 companies.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Carrie Levine
How to Buy a University Department
Bradley Foundation and Kochs buy a new UW-Madison economics institute.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Walker’s Favorite Right Wing Foundations Funding Gov. Walker’s Favorite Professor
‘Add Professor Williams to the List of Their Pro-Walker Expenditures’
Sep 1st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Where Are the People?
Bill to end occupational licensing backed by right wing groups, but just one worker testifies in favor.
Aug 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Signs Koch-Backed Anti-Regulation Law
State agencies now have less power to protect environment, consumer rights, public health.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Expands Winery Retail Hours
It pits Koch Brothers and Farm Bureau (supporters) against Tavern League (opposed).
Jun 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Bradley Foundation’s New Pope
New chairman James Arthur Pope could turn foundation further right.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Allows No License Bakeries
Part of ALEC agenda to reduced licensing requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, etc.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Koch-Funded Group Backs Tax Cut
Cut could reduce state forestry funding.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
In Unprecedented Move, JFC Republicans Allot Millions to Establish Partisan, Conservative Think Tank at UW-Madison
Plan allots $500,000 for speakers to appear on other UW Campuses
May 26th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Kochs Big Donors to Colleges
Giving more than $1 million to state's public, private colleges.
May 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Buries State Regulations
After 7 years they would expire. Kochs and WMC back the bill.
May 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
A Special Bill for Special Interests
They dole out $30 million on candidates, get a bill cutting regulations on businesses.
May 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Koch-Backed Texas Group Lobbies Here
With $73 million in funding, it lobbies for long list of conservative causes.
May 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kochs Support Prevailing Wage Bill
GOP bill pushed by ALEC and group's treasurer, Sen Leah Vukmir.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Meet Donald Trump’s Anti-Public Education, Influence Peddling Billionaire: Betsy DeVos
DeVos presents a clear danger to public schools.
Jan 17th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Does Big Government Threaten Freedom?
The Church of the Gipper argues big government threatens freedom. But what about private parties? Such as Donald Trump.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
