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Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
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.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Here Lies the Government Accountability Board
Whether GAB should be praised or damned depends on who you ask.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Atty Mark Thomsen’s Tudor Mansion
New appointee to state Elections Commission overhauled his East Side mansion.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Senior Assembly Representative Might Lose Place on Ballot in Fall Election
Challenger Seeks to Knock Incumbent Out of the Race in Crowded Field
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
Democratic Family Feuds
Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters
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."
May 11th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Why Voter ID Education Needed
Confusing law is disenfranchising voters, education would help assure fair elections.
May 2nd, 2016 by Andrea Kaminski
Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law
GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters
Apr 28th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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...”
Apr 27th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Urges GAB to Request Critical Funds for Voter ID Information Campaign
Legislature has an obligation to fund needed campaign
Apr 26th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign
Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November
Apr 21st, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Domination Through Voter Suppression
Republicans use gerrymandering and Voter ID confusion to win with fewer votes.
Apr 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education
Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Sarah Smith
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.
Apr 1st, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Why is the GOP Obsessed with Making it Harder to Vote?
Legislative Republicans fail to fund Voter ID education campaign
Mar 29th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Legislative Session Passed Historic Changes
Republicans say voters will reward them this fall. Democrats are preparing attacks.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
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.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities
Statement by Senator Mark Miller
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Miller
Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names “Opee” winners
The awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the cause of open government.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Memo To Interested Parties: Republicans Failed To Lead During 2015 – 2016 Assembly Session
From: Brandon Weathersby, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Feb 23rd, 2016 by 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
Feb 16th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Shilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal
Dem leader troubled by withholding of public records
Feb 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GOP ignores middle class, prioritizes political attacks
Republican leaders rush bill banning Democratic candidate from serving
Feb 10th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Senate Republicans getting desperate
GOP leader wants to ban Democratic candidate from serving
Feb 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Walker Plans Run for Third Term
His listening tour is all about making him a viable candidate in 2018.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Steven Walters
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.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Governor Scott Walker Announces Government Accountability Board Appointments
The Board is made up of six non-partisan, former state judges.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption
Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws
Jan 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Layoffs hit new high under Gov. Walker
Administration confirms worst year yet for mass layoffs in Wisconsin
Jan 4th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy Football?
Two major fantasy sports firms are lobbying the legislature. Will they score big?
Dec 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is saddened by the signing of AB 388
Dec 16th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
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.”
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
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.
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
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.”
Dec 16th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
Americans for Prosperity Thanks Governor Walker for Signing GAB Reform
Law Will Improve Transparency and Accountability in Government
Dec 16th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
New MU Law School Poll finds Carson, Trump and Rubio atop Wisconsin primary race
Clinton holds edge among Wisconsin Democrats
Nov 19th, 2015 by Marquette University
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
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
AFP Applauds State Legislature for Protecting Freedom of Speech
G.A.B and Campaign Finance Reforms Will Ensure Wisconsinites' Constitutional Rights Remain Protected
Nov 16th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Rep. Barca: Republicans Take Extraordinary Steps to Open Wisconsin for Corruption
Instead of Working on People's Agenda, Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians’ Agenda
Nov 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
How Dark Money Will Rule Wisconsin
Two Republican bills about to pass could make this a vassal state of wealthy special interests.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
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.
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Open Government is Good Government
Three bills will rewrite long-standing campaign finance, ethics and anti-corruption laws.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GAB Head Refutes Republican Attacks
Point by point, he refutes lead attacker, GOP state Sen. Leah Vukmir.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild
Why GAB Must Be Disbanded
Government Accountability Board abused its power and had secret email system.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Brian Sikma
Assembly Republicans Usher In New Era of Corruption
Rep. Lisa Subeck: Statement on State Assembly Passage of AB 387
Oct 21st, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Republicans turn non-partisan elections and ethics watchdog into partisan lapdog
Rep. Subeck: Statement on Assembly Passage of AB 388
Oct 21st, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
State Assembly Heads Down Path to End of Good Government in Wisconsin
Assembly Republicans Set to Usher In New Era of Corruption
Oct 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
GOP Pushes Bills to Hide Political Corruption and Allow More Money in Politics
Republicans’ misguided agenda dismantles state ethics and campaign finance laws
Oct 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Assembly Republicans Set to Usher In New Era of Corruption
Let me be clear: Any one of these bills alone is bad enough
Oct 19th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Don’t Kill the Government Accountability Board
Award winning GAB is nation's only nonpartisan watchdog agency.
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Republicans fail to address middle class issues
Fall agenda dominated by power grabs, divide and conquer policies
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
The Republican Spoils System
The bill to kill civil service aims to create a one-party government, from top to bottom.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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...”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
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.”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Bill Would Kill Nonpartisan Accountability Board
Proposal to replace GAB will effectively end its scrutiny of misconduct by legislators and state officials.
Oct 7th, 2015 by Jay Heck
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.”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
Now is not the time to scrap our model elections agency.
Oct 7th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
How Republicans Plan to Kill GAB
Government Accountability Board will be scrapped in favor of weaker commissions.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Post-Campaign “To Do” List
Back from his failed presidential campaign, what are his policy priorities for the state?
Sep 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Mysterious Silence of John Chisholm
His unwillingness to answer challenges to John Doe raises questions.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
$1,000 Per Hour Lobbyists Roam Capitol
WDC analysis finds 47 groups spent at least that lobbying legislators in Madison.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild
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
Aug 24th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
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.”
Aug 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
11 Steps to More Honest Government
Stronger open records and open meetings laws needed.
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mike McCabe
Will Walker Kill Government Accountability Board?
He risks having a new, untried agency run 2016 spring and fall presidential elections.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Campaign Finance Report Riddled with Errors
The Democracy Campaign filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
The Meaning of Judge Bradley’s Victory
She carried more assembly districts than Obama or Mary Burke. Are there lessons for Democrats and the GOP in her victory?
May 6th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Shirley Abrahamson Against the World
Chief Justice’s fight against a constitutional change to demote her is a minor issue. So why such a juicy battle involving so many conservatives?
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Did Judge Violate Disclosure Law?
Circuit Court judge rules on case involving city police he was paid to give training sessions, yet he didn't disclose this.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Campaign Finance Laws Will Be Rewritten
Court decisions have made them outdated. Some fear new rules will allow unlimited spending.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
John Doe Supported by Many Republicans
Supreme Court candidate James Daley was among many GOP judges and prosecutors involved in alleged "partisan witch hunt."
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges
His budget eliminates Educational Approval Board, which costs the state nothing to oversee for-profit colleges.
Mar 29th, 2015 by Madeleine Behr and Kate Golden
Legislators Move to Become Lobbyists
Revolving door between governing and lobbying wide open, especially for Republicans.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Lobbyists Spent $57.5 Million on 2013-’14 Legislative Session
That's about $150,000 for each of the 380 bills that became law.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Capitol Clout Shifts to Republican Lawmakers
Given a governor distracted by his run for president, legislators are taking control of budget process.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Koch-Funded Group Backs Anti-Streetcar Drive
Americans for Prosperity has provided paid staff for petition drive, its state director says.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Walker Sees End to Massive Spending on Gov’s Race
The 2014 race and its total of $60 million in campaign donations, won't be repeated, he assures reporter.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Top Ten Stories of the Year
Which had the most impact on Wisconsin? The envelope, please.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Scott Walker, Master of Deception
Whenever the governor insists a policy is “not a priority,” you can probably assume the contrary.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Twas A Night In Wisconsin
Tis the season for a wry, poetic reflection on Wisconsin politics.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
New Legislators Learning the Ropes
25 new members of the state Assembly could change state politics. But first they need to learn all the rules and rituals.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Steven Walters
School Choice Group Attacked Democrats
The group spent $850,000. Democratic Rep. Wright blames their late, “false” ads for her loss.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Steven Walters
GAB Judges Return Fire Against Vos
They defend GAB leader Kevin Kennedy, criticize Vos and say no legislative changes in ethics and elections board are needed.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
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.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
The Republican Revolution Part II
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a really big agenda for Wisconsin. It reads like a papal encyclical.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Republicans Hate Kevin Kennedy
The GAB director is an “embarrassment,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says. Embarrassing to who?
Nov 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Man Behind Wisconsin’s Iron Mine
Billionaire Chris Cline promises his mine won’t pollute Wisconsin. But his company’s track record mining coal raises doubts.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Al Gedicks
Walker Has Huge Cash Advantage
He's raised $24.5 million compared to Burke's $15.5 million, with twice as much of his donations coming from out of state.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
