Gov. Walker Signs Political Corruption Bills In Private |
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Written by State Senate Democrats |
Wednesday, 16 December 2015 13:39 |
Intimidated by public opposition, Gov. Scott Walker retreated behind closed doors today to sign two controversial Republican bills that dismantle the Government Accountability Board and increase special interest campaign influence in our state elections. MADISON – Two controversial Republican bills to dismantle the Government Accountability Board and increase special interest campaign influence were quietly signed into law by Gov. Scott Walker today. Rather than signing these bills in public, Gov. Walker attempted to hide his actions by blocking media access and signing these bills behind closed doors. The new laws eliminate Wisconsin’s non-partisan campaign and ethics oversight structure and make extensive changes to campaign finance laws to allow for more special interest coordination with political candidates. *** Legislative staffer Tony Palese contributed to this story. |
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 December 2015 14:09 |