Rebecca Kleefisch, former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor.
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GOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race
Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kleefisch Spokesperson Compares Evers to Dahmer
The former Lt. Governor, who plans a run for governor, gets caught in controversy.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Kleefisch a Big Donor to Republicans
Ex-Lt. Governor has PAC that gave $121,000 to GOP legislative candidates and state party.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes
“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Hupy & Abraham Face Political Storm
Hupy’s donations to Ron Johnson attacked by Minocqua brewer and law firm losing business.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
The Return Of Reince
Priebus may run for governor. Will Trump endorse him?
Feb 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Pushes New Programs, Spending
Republicans warned him not to include budget items they oppose. He will anyway.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Donors That Fought Evers’ Health Orders Catch COVID-19
Billionaire couple Dick and Liz Uihlein have tested positive for COVID-19.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Will Evers Run for Second Term?
He’s had no time to think about that, he says. Why his reelection won’t be easy.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Republicans Target Northeast Wisconsin
CPAC event in Green Bay, Trump trip to Oshkosh underline Fox Valley's importance for his reelection.
Aug 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Donor Uihlein Calls COVID-19 “Overhyped”
Liz Uihlein, co-founding of Uline, is a major Trump donor spending millions on right-wing causes.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Menards Accused of Price Gouging
Stores in Wisconsin and Michigan at issue, Michigan AG sends cease-and-disest letter.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Law Cuts Notice Time for Insurance Premium Hikes
Insurance industry gave generously to legislators, Evers, Walker.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut
Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.
Dec 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’
“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission
Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled
VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
The Mishaps of Mandela Barnes
The state’s first black lieutenant governor has a target on his back.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Liberal 527 Groups Crush GOP Groups
State’s pro-Democratic special interest groups raised 5 times more than pro-GOP groups in first half of 2019.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Meet Paul Ryan’s Rookie Replacement
Bryan Steil has been dubbed Paul Ryan 2.0. True or false?
Jul 18th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Real Estate Owners Give Republicans Millions
And GOP legislators pass a raft of laws benefiting landlords, real estate industry.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Menard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Walker Far Outspent Evers in Election
Record $93 million spent on governor’s race, with nearly $58 million for Walker.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
No “Year of the Woman” in Wisconsin
Why women did poorly in state legislative races in 2018.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling
Outside Groups Spent $61.5 Million on Election!
Smashes states previous mid-term record, $38.6 million in 2014. Both sides spent lavishly.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden
How Thompson Grew State Prisons
Number of prisoners rose from 4,867 to 20,536 under Gov. Thompson. Now he wants reform.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Kleefisch Campaign Gives Walker $1 Million
While Barnes campaign gives just $20,000 to Evers campaign.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Big Walker Donor Gets $250,000 Grant
Badger Meter donates $26,000 to governor, gets big state grant from WEDC.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Harley Gave Generously to Republicans
So did Sartori Foods. Both now hurt by Trump tariffs.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Act 10 Protests Ignited Mahlon Mitchell’s Political Career
Madison firefighter hopes to harness union power to oust Walker.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Chief Won’t Name Cops Who Tased Brown
Morales says he legally prevented from releasing names, new FPC head also cites law.
May 25th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
More Good News for the Sherman Phoenix
New project in Sherman Park gains another grant. Abele predicts success.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
State Okays Park Land for Golf Course
Course owner, industrialist Herbert Kohler, gave $400,000 to Walker, other Republicans.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits
Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
National Group Has Huge Clout in Wisconsin
Virginia-based Republican State Leadership Committee spent $2.9 million to elect conservatives here.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups
Milwaukee-based BizStarts and BrightStar are two of the state grant winners.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Walker Donor Given State Park Land
State approves giving Herbert Kohler lakeshore parkland for his golf course.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker’s Reliance on Outside Donations
Governor decries them, but no candidate in state is more reliant on them.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?
Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Mega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.
Sep 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Joint Finance Okays School Choice Expansion
Powerful voucher lobby, including Betsy DeVos, has spent millions to support state politicians.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Has $10 Million Giveaway to Fiserv
Included in Foxconn bill. Fiserv employees donated $15,400 to state politicians.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$8.5 Million Reasons Why GOP Expanding Vouchers
Multi millions in campaign donations, mostly from out-of-state voucher supporters.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home
$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.
May 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Reveals School Voucher Costs
Democratic bill says property tax bills must show cost to local school district.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Child Support Tax Exemption Returns
Controversial proposal for the wealthy was traced to donor to Walker, Kleefisch.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
State Democrats Could Sink Still Lower
Yes, they’re at a historic low. But things could get worse.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Bizarre Choice for High Court
From a state with countless judges, he picks a crackpot lawyer named Daniel Kelly.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Inside the New Mercantile Lofts
Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
“I’m your Lt. Governor. I know my job.”
Rebecca Kleefisch offers coy banalities while “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Oct 22nd, 2015 by James Xavier
A Shelter For Women Caught in Sex Trade
Grateful Girls Safe Haven helps prostitutes and those targeted by human trafficking.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Stories Legislators Tell Each Other
Sometimes personal stories told by legislators trump statistics or sound-bite speeches.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Get Ready for Gov. Kleefisch?
If Walkers wins the presidency or gets a federal appointment, Kleefisch must be ready to serve.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Aides Pushed for Loan, Now in Default
Records detail VIP treatment of Walker campaign donor William Minahan.
Jun 29th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Can Wellness Center Revive North Avenue?
Groundbreaking for new center at 16th and North shows impact of Walnut Way's leadership.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?
While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Taxes and Inequality
Have Walker’s tax changes increased or decreased inequality in the state?
Dec 19th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Posner Renovation Kicks Off
Our photos capture a new start for an old building.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Condos Will Replace Third Ward Leather Factory
And Ald. Bauman's tough style of running Third Ward architectural review board.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Lt. Governor Nobody Wanted
Few on Scott Walker’s team wanted Rebecca Kleefish to win or had any respect for her. Yet she could be the next governor.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Germania Building to Become Apartments
118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will “No Recall” Voters Do on Nov. 4?
They didn’t believe a governor should be recalled in mid-term. But will they vote to reelect Walker?
Sep 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
More Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs
The number of women candidates running for state Capitol jobs is coming back.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Lawton Takes Aim at Campaign Cash
Former Lt Governor will run national group pushing for campaign finance reform.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Politician
Here are some last-minute gift ideas for a few Wisconsin pols.
Dec 23rd, 2013 by Steven Walters
How Walker Worries About Polls
His book shows he frequently adjusts strategy based on poll results.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Steven Walters
Who Threw Deininger Off the GAB?
The rumor is that Walker or Republican legislators are punishing him for his decisions on recall elections.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Who Will Run Against Walker?
The list of possible candidates isn't long, as discussions at the state Democratic convention made clear.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Steven Walters
