Content referencing David Koch
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
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
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
How Act 10 Hurt State Education
New report shows far-reaching impact of Walker’s “modest requests” for change.
Jun 14th, 2018 by James Rowen
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
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
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
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
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
Businesses Want Wealthy Tax Cut
Bill gives $519 million in tax cuts to millionaires. MMAC favors it.
May 11th, 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
What They’re Saying About Speaker Paul Ryan and the House GOP’s Health Care Bill
Speaker Paul Ryan hasn't seen a warm reception to his conference's bill.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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
Koch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
Did Club for Growth Help Create Trump?
Conservatives that got courts to end campaign spending limits gave Trump his key issue.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses
His staff knew about it for years. Why didn’t the governor act?
Feb 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker “Worst” Candidate on Wind, Solar?
State is worst for home solar and stagnant on wind power, Bloomberg story suggests.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Has Access to Unlimited Donations
By not declaring for presidency he can grab unlimited donations to his "ideas" committee and a separate, super PAC.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker Gets Backed by Koch Brothers?
David Koch says he prefers Walker to other Republicans, NYT and New York Observer report.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?
Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Brostoff: Statement on the Senate Passage of Right to Exploit
"I am disappointed in the Republican Senators who voted in favor of this attack on the middle class."
Feb 26th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.
Jan 31st, 2015 by Angie Schmitt
Twas A Night In Wisconsin
Tis the season for a wry, poetic reflection on Wisconsin politics.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
On Labor Day, Brostoff Urges Continued Fight for Future of Wisconsin’s Workers
Brostoff honors labor achievements and calls for the protection of workers’ rights
Sep 1st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Is Walker Guilty — Or the Law Meaningless?
After the latest Doe document dump, no other conclusion is possible.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Has Split With Conservatives
He’s at odds with the right-wing and Wall Street Journal over John Doe probe. But why?
May 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Big Money Backfires in Local Elections
Attempts by Koch Brothers and other outsiders to outspend locals and elect friendly parties doesn't work.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe
He’s under investigation in John Doe II but turning the tables on the District Attorney and making him sweat.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Says Campaign Cash Corrupts
At least if it comes from unions. As to other reforms in campaign finance, he's elusive.
Dec 31st, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Ignores Climate Change
Republicans join Koch Brothers, opposing actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Did Public TV Censor Koch Film?
After David Koch withdrew his offer to donate to public TV, a public TV group withdrew support for documentary film about him.
Jun 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How Scott Walker Got Snookered
Excerpt from new book describes how Walker was fooled by a phone call from a blogger posing as conservative billionaire David Koch.
May 6th, 2013 by Jason Stein and Patrick Marley
Why Walker Won’t Compromise
He now says he will bring us together. But don’t bet on it.
Jun 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
