A last minute spending blitz by the RSLC in Wisconsin’s spring 2019 Supreme Court election played a key role in tipping the scales of the election in favor of Brian Hagedorn. Mere days after Leonard Leo’s Judicial Crisis Network gave $1 million to the group, it dropped $1.2 million in ads in just the final week of the election.
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Anti-Protest Bill Heads to Wisconsin Gov. Evers
Bill pushed by big oil and ALEC would chill environmental protests with the threat of harsh jail terms and fines.
Bill to Criminalize Environmental Protests in Wisconsin Heads to the Assembly Floor
The Wisconsin State Assembly will convene for the first time this fall today to consider a bill backed by the oil industry and the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Wisconsin Legislators Seek to Criminalize Climate, Environmental Protests with Latest Bill
The Wisconsin bill echoes similar “critical infrastructure protection” model bills pushed out by the American Legislative Exchange Council and the Council of State Governments over the last two years.
Right-Wing Network Fights Proposed Wisconsin Minimum Wage Hike
“Infrastructure” built by Bradley Foundation gives GOP legislators the ammunition they need to fight a raise for Wisconsin’s working poor.
CMD Wins Reversal of Restrictive DOJ Public Records Policy
Group obtains more than 3,000 records relating to former Attorney General Schimel’s war on the Affordable Care Act.
Koch Network and Christian Right Celebrate Apparent Hagedorn Victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Right-wing Judge Brian Hagedorn leads Judge Lisa Neubauer by less than half a percent.
Enbridge Pipeline Expansion Debated in Wisconsin Supreme Court
A secret late-night budget amendment to overturn Dane County’s requirement for increased pipeline insurance central to case.
Wisconsin GOP’s Lame-Duck Power Grab Ruled Unconstitutional
Judge strikes down three bills, curtailing the authority of Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, and 82 appointments.
Open Records Shed Light on Proposed Merger of Wisconsin Legislative Council and Legislative Reference Bureau
Public transparency is an issue in the merger discussions.