June 2, 2014 •
Wisconsin John Doe Sues GAB
Targets of a John Doe investigation by the Government Accountability Board (GAB) have countered by filing suit against GAB. Conservative activist Eric O’Keefe, his Wisconsin Club for Growth, and “others similarly situated” filed the lawsuit in the Waukesha County Circuit […]
Targets of a John Doe investigation by the Government Accountability Board (GAB) have countered by filing suit against GAB. Conservative activist Eric O’Keefe, his Wisconsin Club for Growth, and “others similarly situated” filed the lawsuit in the Waukesha County Circuit Court.
The plaintiffs allege GAB does not have the statutory authority to appoint and pay special investigators to probe conservative organizations suspected of illegally coordinating with Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign during the state’s partisan recall elections.
The lawsuit follows a U.S. District Court decision effectively ending the John Doe investigation and a 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision declaring the state’s campaign laws restricting issue advertising unconstitutional.
March 27, 2014 •
Wisconsin Governor Signs Campaign Contribution Bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill allowing lobbyists to start making campaign donations to candidates seven weeks earlier than previously allowed. 2013 Wisconsin Act 153 allows a lobbyist to personally make political contributions as early as April […]
Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill allowing lobbyists to start making campaign donations to candidates seven weeks earlier than previously allowed. 2013 Wisconsin Act 153 allows a lobbyist to personally make political contributions as early as April 15 of a general election year, the same day candidates can circulate petitions for office.
The Act also increases the registration threshold from $25 to $300 for committees making or receiving political contributions.
The Act is effective on March 29, 2014, one day following publication.
January 24, 2014 •
Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Session
Gov. Scott Walker issued Executive Order 129, requiring the Legislature to convene a special session to act on legislation regarding the governor’s new “Blueprint for Prosperity.” Walker’s plan aims to lower income taxes, property taxes, and state withholding income taxes, […]
Gov. Scott Walker issued Executive Order 129, requiring the Legislature to convene a special session to act on legislation regarding the governor’s new “Blueprint for Prosperity.”
Walker’s plan aims to lower income taxes, property taxes, and state withholding income taxes, while investing part of a $911 million surplus in technical colleges.
Walker has already ordered the Department of Revenue to update the income tax withholding and increase workers’ paychecks starting in April.
October 16, 2013 •
Wisconsin Special Election Set for Assembly District 82
Election scheduled for December 17
Gov. Scott Walker has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the 82nd Assembly District.
The election will be held December 17, 2013.
If more than one candidate files for the seat, a primary election will be held November 19, 2013, the same day as special general elections to fill vacancies in the 21st and 69th Assembly Districts.
September 20, 2013 •
Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Election
Fills vacancy in 21st Assembly District
Gov. Scott Walker has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the 21st Assembly District.
The election will be held November 19, 2013.
If more than one candidate files for the seat, a primary election will be held October 22, 2013.
December 18, 2012 •
Wisconsin Special Election Set to Fill Assembly Seat
Special election to coincide with spring primary and general election dates
Governor Scott Walker has set the date for the special election to fill the vacant 98th district state assembly seat. The date will coincide with the already scheduled spring primary and general elections on February 19 and April 2 respectively.
Representative Paul Farrow’s former seat is vacant because he won a special election for a state senate seat in early December.
Four republicans have already announced their intention to run for the seat, but it is unclear who will run on the democratic side.
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