Bill pushed by big oil and ALEC would chill environmental protests with the threat of harsh jail terms and fines.
Anti-Protest Bill Heads to Wisconsin Gov. Evers
By David Armiak | at
Wisconsin
Bill to Criminalize Environmental Protests in Wisconsin Heads to the Assembly Floor
By David Armiak | at
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
By David Armiak | at
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
By Scott Zimmerman | at
“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
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
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
By David Armiak | at
Right-wing Judge Brian Hagedorn leads Judge Lisa Neubauer by less than half a percent.
Enbridge Pipeline Expansion Debated in Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Scott Zimmerman | at
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
By Mary Bottari and Scott Zimmerman | at
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
By Mary Bottari | at
Public transparency is an issue in the merger discussions.
Speaker Vos Proposes Merger of Non-Partisan Agencies, Will Open Records Get Lost in the Shuffle?
By ExposedByCMD Editors | at
Mergers of Legislative Council and Legislative Reference Bureau discussed behind closed doors.