Government Accountability Board

Tom Tiffany Snagging Support of Right-Wing Billionaires, Special Interests, and Ethically Challenged Political Operatives in Gubernatorial BID

Scapegoating of Meagan Wolfe just the latest attempt to subvert our democracy

Ortiz-Velez Commends Redistricting Committee for Creating Two Majority-Hispanic Supervisory Districts

Statement on Recent Election Misinformation

Same Day Voter Registration in Wisconsin Needs to be Protected

The Wisconsin Republican State Convention passed a resolution to abolish same day (Election Day) voter registration.

Wisconsin Club for Growth Director Eric O’Keefe Chooses ‘Gutsy’ Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

"I’m honored that he puts his trust in me to be Wisconsin’s next senator and ensure our Constitutional rights are upheld."

Americans for Prosperity Blasts Wisconsin Democrat’s Proposed Rewrite of State Constitution

Activists Vow to Fight Rep. Taylor’s “Outrageous Power Grab by Leftwing Special Interests”

Scott Walker: A History of Broken Promises

"Wisconsin deserves better."

Mike Haas Asks WEC to Appoint New Administrator

"It is time for this foolishness to end."

Senator Craig Authors Bill Creating a Committee to Investigate Former GAB

'This committee investigation is the only way that we can bring some level of closure to the John Doe scandal..."

Senate Republicans throw elections into chaos

GOP witch hunt removes officials that oversee state elections and ethics

Haas Asks Senators for Hearing and Confirmation Vote

Haas Nominated for Leadership Position in NASED

Kaul calls Schimel’s expanded investigation into now-defunct GAB unjustified

Kaul says investigation is "yet another waste of our tax dollars by our current AG"

Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago

"This request of the Attorney General is an egregious abuse of power..."

Statement on DOJ’s John Doe Report

"Democrats must now accept the fact that Republicans were right."

Leah Vukmir statement about unconstitutional John Doe raids in Wisconsin

"My privacy has been violated in such a brazen way by those who targeted me, my friends, and even my family."

Wisconsin Elections Commission leaders go ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

The November election will be the biggest test yet for the new Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Democrats Warn of Consequences on the Eve of the Death of the Government Accountability Board

Democrats highlight Scott Walker and the Republicans' dismantling of the non partisan Government Accountability Board.

Senior Assembly Representative Might Lose Place on Ballot in Fall Election

Challenger Seeks to Knock Incumbent Out of the Race in Crowded Field

Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters

"The provision will be more helpful if more people know about it, and that underscores the need for voter education."

Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law

GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters

Rep. Taylor Urges JFC to Approve Funds for Voter ID Information Campaign

“I’m deeply disappointed that Governor Walker felt the need to blame the victims of one of the most extreme Voter ID laws in the country...”

Rep. Taylor Urges GAB to Request Critical Funds for Voter ID Information Campaign

Legislature has an obligation to fund needed campaign

Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign

Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November

Rep. Barca Statement on Voting Systems Outage

Rep. Barca also called for a full investigation and report from the Department of Administration and Department of Transportation on the outages.

Why is the GOP Obsessed with Making it Harder to Vote?

Legislative Republicans fail to fund Voter ID education campaign

Attorney Robert J. Dreps, advocate for open government, to receive Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award

Dreps, who last month was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, is retiring from full-time practice at the Madison office of Godfrey & Kahn.

The 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities

Statement by Senator Mark Miller

Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names “Opee” winners

The awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the cause of open government.

Memo To Interested Parties: Republicans Failed To Lead During 2015 – 2016 Assembly Session

From: Brandon Weathersby, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin

‘Height of Hypocrisy’ as GOP blocks Winnebago Co. Executive from holding office

Majority party continues to ignore student loan debt crisis, mass layoffs & child safety

Shilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal

Dem leader troubled by withholding of public records

GOP ignores middle class, prioritizes political attacks

Republican leaders rush bill banning Democratic candidate from serving

Senate Republicans getting desperate

GOP leader wants to ban Democratic candidate from serving

Loose Election Commission Allows Ineligible Candidate into Race

The MCEC partially affirmed Alexander’s case, recognizing that the other candidate submitted signatures from people that did not reside in the district or who provided fictitious, non-existent addresses.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Government Accountability Board Appointments

The Board is made up of six non-partisan, former state judges.

Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption

Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws

Layoffs hit new high under Gov. Walker

Administration confirms worst year yet for mass layoffs in Wisconsin

Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is saddened by the signing of AB 388

Republican Laws Mark End of Clean, Open and Transparent Government

“Once again, Governor Walker and legislative Republicans could not be trusted to do the right thing for our state.”

Intimidated by public opposition, Gov. Walker signs political corruption bills in private

Upset by the criminal conviction of six Walker aides on charges ranging from theft to misconduct in office, Republicans have repeatedly sought to weaken Wisconsin’s ethics enforcement and campaign finance laws.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 10 Bills into Law

Including Assembly Bill 387 which repeals and recreates Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin statutes relating to campaign finance.

Walker Signs Bill to Open Wisconsin to Corruption

“It’s clear that the people of Wisconsin can’t trust Republicans to stand up for clean government.”

Americans for Prosperity Thanks Governor Walker for Signing GAB Reform

Law Will Improve Transparency and Accountability in Government

New MU Law School Poll finds Carson, Trump and Rubio atop Wisconsin primary race

Clinton holds edge among Wisconsin Democrats

Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388

Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government

AFP Applauds State Legislature for Protecting Freedom of Speech

G.A.B and Campaign Finance Reforms Will Ensure Wisconsinites' Constitutional Rights Remain Protected

Rep. Barca: Republicans Take Extraordinary Steps to Open Wisconsin for Corruption

Instead of Working on People's Agenda, Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians’ Agenda

GOP Leaders Open the Floodgates for Corruption, Collusion, and Corporate Cash

“It is unconscionable that Republicans would want to further suppress the voice of Wisconsinites by allowing the wealthiest 1% and special interest influences to poison our political system.”

Layoffs mount as GOP attacks government accountability

Over 10,000 Wisconsin workers have been affected by mass layoffs and business closings this year compared to 6,186 workers in all of 2014.

While Wisconsin Economy Flounders, Republicans Take “Extraordinary” Measures to Put More Money in Politics

Assembly Democrats Call on Republicans to Add Jobs Bills to Extraordinary Session

Assembly Republicans Usher In New Era of Corruption

Rep. Lisa Subeck: Statement on State Assembly Passage of AB 387

Republicans turn non-partisan elections and ethics watchdog into partisan lapdog

Rep. Subeck: Statement on Assembly Passage of AB 388

State Assembly Heads Down Path to End of Good Government in Wisconsin

Assembly Republicans Set to Usher In New Era of Corruption

GOP Pushes Bills to Hide Political Corruption and Allow More Money in Politics

Republicans’ misguided agenda dismantles state ethics and campaign finance laws

Assembly Republicans Set to Usher In New Era of Corruption

Let me be clear: Any one of these bills alone is bad enough

Republicans fail to address middle class issues

Fall agenda dominated by power grabs, divide and conquer policies

Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposal to Dismantle Government Accountability Board

“This proposal flies in the face of the issues that the people of Wisconsin really care about...”

Representative Lisa Subeck Statement on Republican Proposed Overhaul of the GAB

“Wisconsinites want to know that their elected officials are accountable to the people, which is why GAB officials should remain non-partisan, instead of partisan lapdogs.”

Legislative Republicans propose dismantling of Accountability Board

“Given the recent attacks on open record laws, high-profile criminal investigations and repeated instances of cronyism, it’s clear that we need more government accountability, not less.”

Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board

Now is not the time to scrap our model elections agency.

Rep. Shankland, Sen. Hansen Unveil Proposal to Protect Wisconsin Taxpayers

Bill Would Require Gov. Walker, Others Running for Federal Office to Report and Swiftly Reimburse Travel Expenses

Audit: GAB Doing Its Job as Non-Partisan Government Watchdog

“Today’s audit shows that the Government Accountability Board is conducting its investigations in an appropriate way.”

Walker Campaign Finance Report Riddled with Errors

The Democracy Campaign filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board.

Rep. Zepnick Proposes Middle Class Tax Cuts and a Fair and Responsible Transportation Funding

State Representative Josh Zepnick announced a plan today that would offer middle class tax cuts along with a fair and responsible transportation funding plan.

Rep. Taylor to GOP: Where’s the “aggressive” jobs agenda?

State Rep. Chris Taylor called out Governor Scott Walker and legislative Republicans for their post-election out of the gate “aggressive” legislative agenda.

Largest National Health Insurer Got Over $12 Million from Walker BadgerCare Decision

Wellpoint Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin got over $12 million from BadgerCare decision.

State Records Show Insurance Industry Lobbied on BadgerCare

Lobbying records from (GAB) call into question Governor Walker’s blanket denial that the insurance industry lobbied his administration to reject federal funds for BadgerCare.

5.5 Million Plus Reasons Why Scott Walker’s Ethics Reform Plan Was a Lie

Ethics Plan Promised 'Scott Walker Will Not Accept Any Campaign Contributions (From Any Source) From the Time He Takes Office... Until the State Budget Is Signed Into Law'

As Out-of-District PAC Money Floods Into Race, Brostoff Proud of Strong Grassroots Campaign

Brostoff emphasizes local support and calls on other candidates to keep race positive

If a Progressive will not fight for what is right, how can that Progressive claim to fight for the people?

A lie is an intentionally false statement.

Momentum Builds for Brostoff as Campaign Demonstrates Strong Fundraising Performance

End of finance reporting period shows wide community support for Brostoff

Dan Adams Vows to Take on the Status Quo

Yesterday morning, Dan Adams submitted 644 nominating signatures to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.

Brostoff Submits Nomination Papers, Collects 1,000 Signatures

Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for the 19th Assembly District, submitted his nomination papers to the State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin governor’s race tied

A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that the Wisconsin governor’s race has tightened to a dead heat.

Milwaukee County Supervisors David F. Bowen and Khalif Rainey Criticize County Executive on Veto of Living Wage Ordinance

“I urge my colleagues on the County Board to override this veto. The working poor are depending on people of conscience to help lift them out of poverty.”

Momentum building for Adams Campaign

Strong early fundraising and enthusiasm for campaign

Rep. Barca: Inauguration Day Message

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following message today discussing his thoughts, hopes and priorities for the 2013-2014 legislative session.

Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.