Campaign Cash
Bill Restricts Local Control Over Sand Mines
Fracking industry donated big money to Walker, GOP legislators.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Regents Gave 100 Times More to GOP
UW Regents and spouses gave $214,000 to Republican politicians, $2,050 to Democrats.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Business Group Is the Lord of Lobbying
Of 700 lobbyists in 2017, no one spent more than Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Crushes Democrats in Campaign Dollars
So far in 2017 Republican legislative candidates have 3-1 edge over Democrats.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?
Bill overturns ruling that assesses big-box stores as though they are empty.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium
Proposal would open door to copper, lead and zinc mines in the Northwoods.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
More Republican Dark Money to 527 Groups
GOP donors give $1.2 million, Democrats give $824,000 in first half of 2017.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Did Foxconn Lobby Illegally?
Began meeting with state officials in April, didn’t register as lobbyist until August.
Aug 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Who Are State’s Dark Money Leaders?
MMAC, Chris Abele, liberal Greater Wisconsin Committee lead the way in 2017.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
