Tag: Wisconsin
Wisconsin state legislators give themselves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in the Open Records Law
Unlike every other public official in the state, legislators can destroy documents to avoid records requests
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CARTOON: Wisconsin state legislators and the Open Records Law
According to the state’s Open Records Law, every public official in Wisconsin must keep their records should anyone from the public want to see them. Except for state legislators. Continue reading CARTOON: Wisconsin state legislators and the Open Records Law
Gerrymandering defeats campaign cash?
Democrats spent millions trying to hold and win back seats in the state legislature in 2020. They barely made a dent.
Is modern gerrymandering unbeatable?
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Stevens Point state legislator appears to have violated campaign finance laws
State Sen. Patrick Testin accepted donations over the legal maximum from several donors
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Record campaign spending for state Senate district that includes Stevens Point, Tomah
Nearly $1.9 million raised and spent for a $53,000-a-year-job
Political donations continue to accelerate after campaign finance laws relaxed in 2015
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Record campaign cash in the only competitive congressional district in Wisconsin
Moderate Democrat Ron Kind spent millions to retain the seat he’s held for 25 years, even as millions flowed in to defeat him
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$2 million raised and spent for a $53,000-a year job
La Crosse-area politician sets record for most campaign cash in state legislative election
Political donations continue to accelerate after campaign finance laws relaxed in 2015
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Help on the way for rural Wisconsinites struggling with lousy internet? Maybe.
Governor asks legislature for $200 million for broadband expansion and aid; feds sending billions in help at some point
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