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Wisconsin
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.
CMD Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Prosecutors’ Appeal in John Doe II Corruption Case
Will the U.S. Supreme Court take a hard look at conflicted Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling shutting down the criminal investigation surrounding Scott Walker and groups orchestrated by his campaign team?
Hi-Tech Hyper-Partisan Gerrymandering on Trial in Wisconsin
“The maps will determine who is here 10 years from now,” said one GOP aide.
Secret Money Advocates Prepare to Unload on Milwaukee DA John Chisholm
The Milwaukee prosecutor is up for reelection. Will Eric O’Keefe finally get his man?