July 08 2010 at 11:45 AM
Rule frees state judges to decide cases involving campaign backers
According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to give final approval to an
What people think in Wisconsin
58% of Wisconsin residents say they only trust government “some of the time” or “almost never.”
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Majorities of Wisconsinites believe it is “worth getting money out of politics” and reject the idea that corruption will always be present in state government.
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77% of Wisconsin residents express high interest in an organization that focuses on getting their state government to work better.
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Network News in Wisconsin
July 02 2010 at 04:02 PM
“1 for All” campaign strives to increase First Amendement education
The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “
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Featured Reports in Wisconsin
June 28 2010 at 01:29 PM
Public weary about corporate influence in politics
A survey released by the People for…
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Partner Organizations in Wisconsin
Heartland Democracy
Heartland Democracy is winning over Midwestern hearts and minds to just and sustainable goals through public engagement on regional policy initiatives. Grounded in pragmatic progressive principles, Heartland Democracy is a non-partisan public charity. We invite your participation.
WISPIRG
WISPIRG takes on powerful interests on behalf of Wisconsin’s citizens, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. With a strong network of researchers, advocates, organizers and students across the state, we stand up to powerful special interests on issues to stop identity theft, fight political corruption, provide safe and affordable prescription drugs, and strengthen voting rights.
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots, political organization established in 1920 to educate citizens and advocate for good government. The strength of our movement is in our members, women and men who work to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy. The League at all levels national, regional, state and local conducts in-depth policy studies to clarify the impacts of legislation and to determine the position of its members.
Common Cause Wisconsin
Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) is a non-partisan, non-profit citizen’s lobby affiliated with national Common Cause that focuses on campaign finance, ethics and lobby reform, open meetings law and other issues concerning the promotion and maintenance of “clean,” open, responsive and accountable government. CC/WI works on issues at both the state and federal levels.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign is a homegrown network of citizens fighting government corruption and working for fair elections, judicial integrity, media democracy, and open and transparent government. The Democracy Campaign pursues these objectives through research, citizen education, community outreach, coalition building and direct advocacy.
Special Projects
Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
Midwest a hotspot for census, redistricting efforts Participation crucial to full and…
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
Midwest reform groups urge President Obama to support federal public financing legislation
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Midwest Open Government Project - 2009
New study finds five Midwestern states have dim sunshine laws Clouded…
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A Citizen’s Guide to Redistricting - 2008
New guide brings redistricting out into the open
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Wisconsin News Feed
from Stateline.org
WI: Panel to review Wisconsin financial aid programs
WI: Outside groups raising big money in governor's race
WI: Bankruptcy filings in state up 16% at midyear
Research Partner Resources
Brennan Center Democracy Program
Citizen Advocacy Center Government Monitoring
George Mason University United States Elections Project
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