Commentary
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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild
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Thursday, 13 February 2020 19:15 |
MADISON, WI - On Tuesday, I went to testify at the State Capitol before the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. There was a public hearing on a minor, straightforward bill about publicizing when an incumbent decides not to run for reelection. I gave the bill a nod and then tried to ask why they weren’t holding hearings on more urgent issues like gerrymandering or overturning Citizens United, but I was cut off by Chair Ron Tusler before I could get past my third sentence! Here’s my full testimony: When's the Hearing?
There’s a big Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election on Tuesday, and if you want to know where the candidates are getting their money from, just click on this one: High Court Candidates Raise $275K in First Five Weeks of ‘20 All candidate campaign finance and outside spending activity for spring 2020 Supreme Court election is up-to-date on our website. You can check it out here: Campaign 2020 - Supreme Court And if you’re concerned about the “forever chemicals” in our environment and you’re wondering what’s stalling the bills on them in the Legislature, you’ll find some clues here: See the Big $$$ Against Regulating PFAS
I hope you find these articles interesting.
Best, Matt Rothschild Executive Director
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