Sanders and Feingold take aim at big money in politics at a rally in Madison.
Wisconsin
The Koch Connection in the Scott Walker John Doe Documents
CMD follows the Koch trails in the documents.
Leaked Documents Show Court’s Dismissal of the John Doe Was Based on a False Premise
CMD analysis finds dark money ads attributed to groups that coordinated with Governor Walker and his agents constituted express advocacy–not “issue” advocacy.
Supreme Cover-Up: How the Wisconsin Justice System Failed in the Walker John Doe
Independent courts are supposed to be a check on the corruption of the political system.
Scott Walker John Doe Document Leak: 10 Illuminating Emails
In the recall fights of 2011-2012, Walker played by a different set of rules.
Scott Walker John Doe: Corporate Checks Fueled Coordinated Campaign
Documents released by the Guardian indicate that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker may have solicited and received corporate checks for the 2011 Senate recall fight and his own 2012 recall election.
Secret Donors, Secret Agendas: Guardian Pulls Back the Curtain on Walker Corruption Probe
A $750,000 campaign contribution from lead pigment manufacturer Harold Simmons resulted in a law change that benefited his company and harmed Wisconsin’s children.
Coveted Records Exemption Wrong for Wisconsin
Has the legislature given up its effort to gut Wisconsin’s Open Records law?
The Anti-Transparency Agenda Hailed Inside ALEC
Inside ALEC’s push against transparency laws and link to Wisconsin’s criminal investigation surrounding Scott Walker.
Koch Money Trail Reveals Great Interest in 2016 State Elections In WI, OK, and TX
The Kochs have invested money and network resources in state races in Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.