Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Meet Kathleen Vinehout and Support her for Wisconsin Governor!

 Meet Kathleen Vinehout and Support her for Wisconsin Governor!

CMD asks Wisconsin Candidates: What Would You Do About ALEC? | Center for Media and Democracy

CMD asks Wisconsin Candidates: What Would You Do About ALEC? | Center for Media and Democracy

The Center for Media Democracy contacted Governor Scott Walker and the four candidates who have filed to run in the recall election against him. We asked them all to comment on the influence of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on the state of Wisconsin and what they might do about it as governor.

Three Democrats and one Independent have announced that they are running against Governor Walker; a primary is likely May 8. There is speculation that other candidates may still announce their intentions to run. The general election is expected to be June 5.

Governor Walker did not respond to our request, but the other candidates did. Below we reprint their comments in full. Read More Here | Center for Media and Democracy

The BRAD BLOG : Motion by Former Deputy Appears to Implicate WI's Scott Walker in a Conspiracy to Violate Milwaukee Employee Residence Law

The BRAD BLOG : Motion by Former Deputy Appears to Implicate WI's Scott Walker in a Conspiracy to Violate Milwaukee Employee Residence Law

Support Bob Jauch

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Sleeping Dogs of Madeline Island: paint sessions

Sleeping Dogs of Madeline Island: paint sessions

Facing recall, Sen. Galloway retires from state Senate


Facing recall, Sen. Galloway retires from state Senate
MARY SPICUZZA | Wisconsin State Journal | mspicuzza@madison.com | 608-252-6122 | @MSpicuzzaWSJ madison.com | (134) Comments | Posted: Friday, March 16, 2012 4:30 pm

"Galloway is one of four GOP senators now facing recall elections. Her departure leaves the Legislature evenly split 16-16. It comes at the end of the legislative session, but it will change the makeup of committees, including ones that continue to be active when the Legislature is out of session. Fitzgerald said he plans to meet with Miller, D-Monona, on Tuesday to discuss changes.

A year ago, Republicans held a 19-14 majority in the Senate, but that narrowed to 17-16 in August after Democrats ousted two GOP incumbents in recall elections. Republicans lose majority of that house with Galloway's departure." Read More Here | Galloway retires from state Senate

ANALYSIS: Lack of leadership at the top of corporate ladder | iWatch News by The Center for Public Integrity

ANALYSIS: Lack of leadership at the top of corporate ladder | iWatch News by The Center for Public Integrity

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state? | iWatch News by The Center for Public Integrity

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state? | iWatch News by The Center for Public Integrity

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State Integrity Investigation

The State Integrity Investigation is an unprecedented, data-driven analysis of transparency and accountability in all 50 state governments. The Center has partnered with Global Integrity and Public Radio International to assign each state a letter grade — based on 300 government integrity indicators. No state received an A, and eight states failed.
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Stories in this series

We may have graded all 50 states on their transparency and accountability, but our reporters are eager to know more. If you've had an experience with state government that reflects one of the areas analyzed by this investigation — whether it be state information access laws, disclosure requirements or other ethics-related issues — please let us know. Click the button below to share your insight. Read More Here | Grading the nation


Study: N.J. best on anticorruption; Mich. among worst | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com

Study: N.J. best on anticorruption; Mich. among worst | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com

Commentary: Walker's tax credits give away the farm | The Oshkosh Northwestern | thenorthwestern.com

Commentary: Walker's tax credits give away the farm | The Oshkosh Northwestern | thenorthwestern.com