Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Campaign Cash: State Democrats Bury GOP in Fundraising
Campaign Cash

State Democrats Bury GOP in Fundraising

Democrats have raised record-breaking $11.5 million in 2020, versus $1.5 million for Republicans.

Campaign Cash: State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million
Campaign Cash

State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million

Shatters spending record; 51% by Karofsky and outside groups supporting her in April election.

State Has Weak Payday Loan Regulations

State Has Weak Payday Loan Regulations

Average borrower in state pays 528%. Now Trump has weakened federal regulations.

8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering

8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering

51 of 72 counties support non-partisan redistricting, 8 more counties will vote in November.

Op Ed: Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID
Op Ed

Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID

28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.

Campaign Cash: Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout

They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.

Op Ed: Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
Op Ed

Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting

To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.

272 Candidates Running for State Legislature

272 Candidates Running for State Legislature

Highest number since 2012, many contested primaries.

Op Ed: Dan Kelly Wants Revenge
Op Ed

Dan Kelly Wants Revenge

He recused from voter purge case. After losing election the lame duck Supreme Court Justice has changed his mind.

Campaign Cash: IRS Opens Door to Foreign, Dark Money
Campaign Cash

IRS Opens Door to Foreign, Dark Money

Ends rule requiring nonprofits spending on campaigns to disclose names of anyone giving $5,000 or more.

Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United

Lafayette County Backs Overturning Citizens United

56% of state lives in jurisdictions that now support constitutional amendment to nullify Supreme Court ruling.

Campaign Cash: Enbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline
Campaign Cash

Enbridge Energy Looks to Reroute Pipeline

Campaign donor wants to seize private property in North Woods for crude oil pipeline.