Campaign Cash

Campaign Cash: Schimel Chats Up Big Donors at Trump Resort
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Schimel Chats Up Big Donors at Trump Resort

Event sponsored by group that gave $300,000 to state campaigns in 2014 election.

Campaign Cash: Sweetheart Bill For Rent-to-Own Industry
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Sweetheart Bill For Rent-to-Own Industry

Two GOP legislators given donations from industry would exempt it from consumer protection laws.

Campaign Cash: Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”
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Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”

But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.

Campaign Cash: New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
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New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads

Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.

Campaign Cash: Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
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Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker

Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.

Campaign Cash: Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
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Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands

They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.

Campaign Cash: Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
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Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers

No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.

Campaign Cash: Bill Lets Tesla Sell Cars in State
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Bill Lets Tesla Sell Cars in State

Opposed by auto and truck dealers, who’ve donated $1.1 million to state politicians.

Campaign Cash: Gun Lobby Supports Young Hunters
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Gun Lobby Supports Young Hunters

NRA, which has donated millions to state politicians, supports bill eliminating age limit.

Campaign Cash: DNR Opens Huge Forest to ATV Drivers
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DNR Opens Huge Forest to ATV Drivers

200 miles of new routes in North Woods. Big victory for big lobbyist, ATV company Polaris.

Campaign Cash: Secret Corporate Cash Funded GOP Hideaway
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Secret Corporate Cash Funded GOP Hideaway

Ryan and Republicans enjoyed fancy post-convention “cloakroom" paid for by 20 companies.

Campaign Cash: Koch Brothers Want Less Local Control
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Koch Brothers Want Less Local Control

GOP bill would limit city, county control over substandard lots.