Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignFoxconn Judge Was Former Walker Aide
And donor to GOP candidates. His ruling allows huge drawdown of Lake Michigan water by Foxconn.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP Plan Restricts Local Control Over Quarries
Legislators get donations from frac sand companies, reduce oversight of sand mines and quarries.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignFactory Farms Oppose Clean Water Fees
Evers wants fees to fund pollution oversight. GOP legislators oppose this and got $1.4 million from Big Dairy.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignMenard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignOutside Groups Co-Wrote 47 State Laws
Special interest groups like ALEC created model bills for dozens of laws passed since 2009.
May 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign250 Donors Gave to Dubious Election Group
State donors gave to $15.4 million fund of ex-Trump campaign aide who spent 3% of money on candidates.
May 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignSpecial Interest Groups Spent $226 Million
Since 2010, 19 outside electioneering groups have spent $2 million or more.
May 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBig Republican Donor Sued for Polluting
Trempealeau County residents sue frac sand mining company for air, water, noise pollution.
May 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWe Energies Has Capitol Clout
Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.
May 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWaupaca County Opposes Gerrymandering
Conservative-leaning county’s board vote means 46 (of 72) state counties now favor non-partisan redistricting.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild