Diane Hendricks

State Democrats Smash GOP in Fundraising

Liberal billionaires outspend conservative billionaires in Wisconsin.

The State’s Richest Get Even Richer

John Menard leads list of Wisconsin's 7 billionaires, but will Diane Hendricks pass him?

Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers

More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.

Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing

Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Donald Trump, Final Day of RNC Veered All Over

Milwaukee's moment in the spotlight ends with Trump giving longest speech in modern history.

Trump to Wisconsin – ‘I Am Trying To Buy Your Vote’

RNC speech shucks unity theme for criticism of Biden policies, praise of Milwaukee.

‘Everyday American’ Diane Hendricks Touts Trump, Her Life Story in RNC Speech

Wisconsin billionaire sells a rags to riches story in speech.

State’s 7 Richest People Worth $72 Billion

Up by 28% or a combined $16 billion in just one year.

Bradley Foundation Bankrolls Trump’s Disinformation

Milwaukee group the biggest funder of war to stop social media from purging election lies.

Democrats Crushing GOP in Fundraising

A 4-1 edge for state Democratic party last year, the biggest ever. And they have Scott Walker and Republicans to thank.

Regal Ware Moving HQ From Kewaskum To Milwaukee

Plus: Beradda buys and Hendricks sells buildings. And recap of week's real estate news.

Uihleins Are Now Billionaires

Top Republican donors join state's leading billionaires John Menard and Diane Hendricks.

$38 Million Spent on High Court Race

$23.7 million by outside groups and $14.6 million by campaigns, with Kelly still behind in total spending.

Dan Kelly Doesn’t Stand With Wisconsinites on Public Education

A Better Wisconsin Together takes a closer look at Kelly’s close connections with groups that maliciously target public schools

Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History

Up to $50 million could be spent, with national money pouring into Wisconsin.

The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022

Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.

How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus

Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.

Still More Tax Breaks for Ron Johnson

Paying no state income taxes on trust fund that pays for his million-dollar home.

Ron Johnson Peddles Myths on Social Security

Republican U.S. Senator's push to 'save' it would actually destroy the program.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

ABC Supply Opening Northwest Side Warehouse

Diane Hendricks' company seeks first location in city in a building prior tenant 'destroyed.'

How Johnson Avoided Paying Tons of Taxes

Meanwhile his backers are running an ad claiming Mandela Barnes didn't pay his taxes.

WI Democratic Party Has 29 Times More Campaign Cash Than GOP

State Republican party had held lead in campaign fundraising in past years.

Ron Johnson Defends Cutting His Own Taxes—Again

State’s 8 Richest People Worth $58 Billion

List of billionaires led by John Menard at $16.6 billion. Super wealthy have helped transform states like Wisconsin.

Republican School Board Push Has Mixed Results

GOP-backed candidates pick up seats in Waukesha and Kenosha, lose in several areas.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn

Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.

School Board Races Getting More Partisan

Issues getting nationalized. Waukesha leads the way in Wisconsin.

State Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than Republicans

Democrats have overtaken GOP fundraising since Republicans changed campaign finance laws.

Ron Johnson’s Failures: Ron Johnson Changed the 2017 Tax Bill in Way that Benefitted Himself and His Biggest Donors

Van Orden Gets $12,000 Donation From Casino Magnate Accused of Sex Harassment

The Republican candidate for Congress has himself been accused of sexual harassment.

Johnson Stands with Dark Money Interests with Vote Against Freedom To Vote Act

Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?

Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.

Republican Group a Leading Fundraiser

Since 2010 it's raised $3.27 million from donors like the MMAC and Diane Hendricks.

Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic

State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.

Johnson Didn’t Read Infrastructure Bill

Admits this on conservative TV show. One of 30 Republican senators who voted no.

ProPublica Report: Ron Johnson Secured $200-Million Tax Break for His Biggest Billionaire Backers

Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP

State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.

Republican Class Warfare

It hurts their own voters in Wisconsin. How do they get away with it?

State Donors Gave $4.4 Million to Outside Smear Groups

Two-thirds of money donated in 2020 went to Democratic-leaning groups.

Underly Raises 18 Times More Than Kerr

Democratic-supported candidate for state school superintendent raises $1.3 million.

State Faces Voter Suppression Effort

Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.

Meet the Pandemic Profiteers

Menard, Hendricks, Kohler among top 100 plutocrats getting richer during pandemic.

Will Legislature Support WisconsinEye?

Its coverage of all legislative and committee hearings is critical to a democracy.

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

Is Janesville Trump Country?

His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.

State’s Richest Get Even Richer

New Forbes 400 list includes eight Wisconsinites, led by John Menard, with Diane Hendricks not far behind.

Hendricks Abandoning Trump Campaign?

She's among many big 2016 donors who haven't given this year. But the Uihleins are all in.

Legislative Committees Raise Record Cash

Republican committees raise $1.8 million, Democrats $950,000 in first six months of 2020.

State Democrats Bury GOP in Fundraising

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

Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap Grows Worse

Pandemic devastates lower and middle class while billionaires get wealthier.

Beloit Billionaire Starts Charter School

Children need better schools, says Diane Hendricks. It’s “divide and conquer,” says city official.

Report: 8 Billionaires in Wisconsin See Net Worth Jump $14.2 Billion or 36.1% in First Three Months of COVID-19 Pandemic

Meanwhile Wisconsinites, State & Local Governments Face Financial Hardship as Congress Stalls on New COVID-19 Financial Aid Package

The State’s Top 25 Fat Cats

Diane Hendricks and Lynde Uihlein lead the list of top political donors over last 25 years.

Democrats Ahead on Campaign Donations

State Democratic Party raised nine times more than state Republican Party in 2020.

Dan Kelly’s Big Guns

Supreme Court Justice holds fundraiser at shooting gallery the day after Molson Coors shootings.

Top Donors In Supreme Court Race

Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.

The Republican Attack On “Socialism”

Ron Johnson and Trump lead the way. But beyond that word, things get murky.

Local Wisconsin Main Street organizations recognized at 28th annual awards ceremony

WEDC salutes volunteers, staff for their efforts at event in Chippewa Falls

Nebraska Billionaire Loves Our Politicians

Marlene Ricketts, whose rich husband emails racist jokes, gave $1 million to state Republicans.

The State’s Top 20 Fat Cat Donors

All gave $100,00 and more to state politicians, mostly to Republicans.

Hendricks Top State Donor in Federal Races

34th nationally, spending $4.5 million, mostly on Leah Vukmir.

The Eternal Campaign of Scott Walker

He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.

Seal-Rite Door relocating from Illinois to Beloit

Door manufacturer to expand, upgrade its facilities; project expected to create 80 jobs

The Huge Clout of Bradley Foundation

Milwaukee foundation gave $37 million last year to conservative groups, and many then spend to elect Republicans.

Are Journalists Your Enemy?

29% of Americans say yes, many support shutting down free press. Disagree? You can help.

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

State Parties Breaking Fundraising Records

$4.9 million raised for campaigns in first half of 2018; GOP gets 23% more than Democrats.

Vukmir, Nicholson Debate, Both Back Trump

Neither criticized anything president has done, no major disagreements between candidates.

AG Race Attracts $1.3 Million in Six Months

Challenger Kaul raised nearly as much as incumbent Schimel in first half of 2018.

Ron Johnson To The Rescue?

His attempt to bring peace between Vukmir and Nicholson backers is welcome.

Hendricks Beats Uihlein

Beloit Beats Illinois in Battle of the GOP Billionaires

Meet the State’s Top 100 Political Donors

Led by Diane Hendricks (GOP) and Chris Abele (Democrat); who are the other 98?

Whose Campaign is Wisconsin Next PAC Working For?

Former Members of Scott Walker’s Campaign Team Running Ad for U.S. Senate Candidate Featuring … Scott Walker

Screnock Outspending Dallet in Court Race

Together two candidates’ campaigns spending $1.2 million

GOP Far Outspends Democrats on 527 Groups

Republicans raised $2.8 million, Democrats $1.7 million in 2017.

The Unlimited Cash Campaign Groups

527 groups can spend freely, led by MMAC, Chris Abele and Potawatomi.

Wealthy Donors Give Big to GOP Group

Gave $1.7 million in 2017 to Republican Governors Association, a huge donor to Walker.

gener8tor’s gBETA Program Expands to Indiana

gBETA is now offered in seven markets across the Midwest.

Hendricks Family Gives Walker $80,000

That’s in addition to more than half a million Diane Hendricks gave to date.

Your Favorite Stories of 2017

Huge tax benefits for Foxconn, Diane Hendricks, and state senators led the way.

One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions

Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless

Schimel Helps Construction Industry

They gave $169,700 to attorney general; his ruling kills fire safety rule requiring sprinklers.

Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?

The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.

Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby

A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”

But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.

Leah Vukmir Welcomes Your Hate

Or how to run for U.S. Senate in the land of scorched-earth politics.

Richard Uihlein, GOP Kingmaker

Should one billionaire dictate the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate?

Diane Hendricks, Savior of Beloit?

New York Times glowing story on billionaire doesn’t mention her tax breaks.

34% of Walker Donations From Outside State

Analysis of his 2017 fundraising shows 31 people gave $20,000 each.

Hendricks’ Home Is Reassessed

Assessment and taxes on home have been tripled in response to our story.

Mistakes Made on Hendricks Home

Town lawyer says assessment too low, should be reconsidered.

Hendricks Not Paying Property Taxes?

The billionaire's Rock County mansion doesn't appear on tax rolls.

Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers

The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.

Is this a Senate race or a yacht sale?

Even conservative radio personality, Mark Belling, is unimpressed with the current slate of candidates.

Governor Walker Tours Hendricks CareerTek in Beloit

Hendricks CareerTek, created by the Stateline Boys and Girls Club in collaboration with Diane Hendricks, Kim Bliss, and the Hendricks Family Foundation, is a new career center located on the Beloit Ironworks campus.

Big Donors Like Justice Ziegler

Unopposed Supreme Court Justice raised $373,106 in campaign donations in 2016.

Donald Trump’s Tax Return Problem

His unwillingness to release his tax returns should make voters uneasy as Trump.

Senator Johnson’s Biggest Supporters Line Up Behind Trump

Senator Johnson and Trump share the same vision for an economy that benefits only multi-millionaires and billionaires like themselves.

Beloit’s Hendricks Commercial scouts site for first downtown Milwaukee area project

Debunking Governor Walker’s SOTS Claims

Rep. Gordon Hintz released a useful primer to assist in interpreting the Governor’s most commonly-used statements made during the last few weeks leading up to the address.

Wisconsinites make Forbes’ richest list

Scott Walker super PAC nets nearly $20 million

Scott Walker, Master of Deception

Whenever the governor insists a policy is “not a priority,” you can probably assume the contrary.

Walker Says Campaign Cash Corrupts

At least if it comes from unions. As to other reforms in campaign finance, he's elusive.

Wisconsin, Land of the Plutocrats

Forbes 400 list offers more evidence of wealth gap in Wisconsin.