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Lobbyists Spend $17 Million on Legislature
Despite 96% drop in union spending, 600 groups spent $17 million on bills they favored in 2013.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Why is Anti-Abortion Lobby So Powerful?
Despite spending far less than groups like Planned Parenthood, Pro-Lifers keep winning legislative battles.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
The Junk Food Debate
The bill forcing food stamp recipients to buy healthy food doesn’t address that it’s often unavailable in inner city neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2013 by Young Kim
The Mystery of Sanfelippo’s Taxicab Empire
Why is Rep. Joe Sanfelippo the registered agent for all of his brother’s many companies?
Apr 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Republicans Are Wrong About Recalls
The bill to restrict recalls is a naked attempt by political officials to protect their jobs.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Legislation You Should Worry About
A tax handout to TV and radio stations and more restrictions on wind power are among some questionable new bills.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Roggensack’s Recusal Policy at Issue in High Court Race
She has an "astounding disregard for legal ethics," the New York Times declared.
Mar 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Bigger State Pie, But Smaller Slice for Bikes
Gov. Walker grabs $38 million in federal money meant for bikes to hike his highways budget even higher.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Money Behind the Mining Bill
Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
What’s Stopping Tougher Drunk Driving Laws
The cost of enforcement has been estimated at $200 million annually, but some scoff at this figure.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
A Call for Redistricting Reform
Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
How Republicans Won the Legislature
It was a Democratic wave, but redistricting helped the GOP win 74% of assembly seats with just 52% of the vote.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Bill Lueders and Kate Golden
