Green Bay state legislator owes $25k in back taxes on Oconto County lake cabin
State. Sen. Eric Wimberger, an attorney and Republican, said his family cabin fell into delinquency due to his recently-deceased father’s mental decline. Continue reading Green Bay state legislator owes $25k in back taxes on Oconto County lake cabin
Website names purchased, big cash raised, but Steil ‘not running,’ Gallagher mum on running against ‘popular’ Baldwin
Steil may be prepping for a tougher reelection if his district becomes more competitive, experts say. And it’s unknown who owns website names like BryanSteilforSenate.com and MikeGallagherforSenate.com. Continue reading Website names purchased, big cash raised, but Steil ‘not running,’ Gallagher mum on running against ‘popular’ Baldwin
‘You’ll be dead before they get here’ – Vernon County sheriff’s deputy was arrested twice for threatening wife
Mark Bellacero, a law enforcement officer in western Wisconsin, was charged with a minor offense for the 2012 arrest. A district attorney chose not to charge him for the 2013 arrest. Continue reading ‘You’ll be dead before they get here’ – Vernon County sheriff’s deputy was arrested twice for threatening wife
The Badger Project wins gold again at Milwaukee Press Club journalism awards
Managing editor Peter Cameron has won first prize for an investigative story on law enforcement for the second year in a row. Continue reading The Badger Project wins gold again at Milwaukee Press Club journalism awards
The (reported) financial interests of the justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court – a look at their mandatory filings with the state
Elected officials in Wisconsin must submit reports on their finances to the state. Here are the filings from the state’s Supreme Court justices. Continue reading The (reported) financial interests of the justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court – a look at their mandatory filings with the state
The (reported) financial interests of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, top Republican in Wisconsin
Most public officials in Wisconsin must submit reports on their finances to the state. Here is the Speaker’s most recent report. Continue reading The (reported) financial interests of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, top Republican in Wisconsin
The (reported) financial interests of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers
The Democratic governor’s filing is very limited compared to politicians, for one major reason. Continue reading The (reported) financial interests of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers
LOBBYING IN WISCONSIN: Seeking millions in stadium funding, Brewers boost lobbying
Koch Network groups, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, hospitals are some of the biggest lobbiers in the state. Continue reading LOBBYING IN WISCONSIN: Seeking millions in stadium funding, Brewers boost lobbying
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Day Photo Collage: At the polls on the UW-Madison campus
Janet Protasiewicz, left-wing candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, got 82% of the vote in Dane County — more than 197,000 votes. With nearly 50,000 students, UW-Madison had a lot to do with that victory margin. Continue reading Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Day Photo Collage: At the polls on the UW-Madison campus
Top donors to Wisconsin political parties in 2023 (so far) – loophole allows wealthy to bypass legal limits and steer millions to Supreme Court candidates
Rich, liberal donors like George Soros, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman are repeatedly exploiting the loophole left open by state Republicans. Continue reading Top donors to Wisconsin political parties in 2023 (so far) – loophole allows wealthy to bypass legal limits and steer millions to Supreme Court candidates