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Jun 28, 2016

3 finalists named for Wisconsin Ethics Commission leader

Three finalists from a list of 23 applicants have been selected to be interviewed to become the first leader of Wisconsin's new Ethics Commission.

Nov 21, 2014

Vos’ attacks on accountability board draw return fire

Few people in Wisconsin have been more forceful than Robin Vos in demanding changes to the state’s Government Accountability Board, which oversees elections, campaign finance, ethics and lobbying.

Oct 4, 2013

Elections need army of poll workers

Millions upon millions of dollars poured into political campaigns. Candidate appearances, yard signs and the blitzkrieg of political ads — none of these would mean a thing if it weren’t for the actual casting of votes and the systems in place to make this happen.

Dec 14, 2012

Mining expert lobbies, but is no lobbyist

On Nov. 29, Tim Sullivan appeared before the Senate Select Committee on Mining and presented a report critiquing the state’s mining laws. The report was commissioned by the Wisconsin Mining Association, a trade group for which he serves as chairman.

Aug 14, 2012

Republicans battle for Senate seat

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson was attempting a political comeback Tuesday as he squared off with three fellow Republicans in a primary race for a Senate seat their party hasn't held for decades.

May 11, 2012

Supersize contributions still flowing in

It’s been called a quirk in state law and even “an outrageous loophole.”

Mar 30, 2012

Recall election ordered for Walker

Embattled first-term Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will face a recall this spring after an election was ordered Friday following the collection of more than 900,000 signatures in the wake of his push against union bargaining rights.

Sep 15, 2011

WTBA spends almost $190k lobbying lawmakers in 6 months

The Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association spent the most money among construction member groups lobbying legislators for the first half of 2011, according to data released Thursday by the state Government Accountability Board.

May 18, 2011

Ethics complaints over union bill dismissed (UPDATE)

By JASON SMATHERS Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state ethics board said Wednesday it dismissed all ethics complaints against lawmakers that arose from the dispute over Republican […]

May 13, 2011

Voter ID bill a Republican power grab

By Matt Pommer The Republican-controlled government is pushing ahead with legislation to require government-issued photo IDs to vote in Wisconsin elections. Republicans claim they want to prevent fraud, but it […]

Apr 11, 2011

Railroad executive charged with making illegal donations (UPDATE)

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin railroad magnate accused of illegally donating to Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign said Monday he would plead guilty but didn’t […]