Bad Labor News for Wisconsin
Wisconsin workers face a lousy jobs picture this Labor Day, according to a new report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS).
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New Docs Undermine Walker Statements on Criminal Probe
Newly-released documents show prosecutors are looking at potentially criminal activity by Walker, despite his denials and other claims.
Federal Judge Overturns Kaua'i Pesticide and GMO Law
A Magistrate Judge overturned Kaua'i County's law regulating the use of pesticides and GMOs this week.
Toronto Star Details ALEC Efforts to Derail Climate Change Policy
The Toronto Star published a report detailing ALEC's "plans to undo environmental legislation."
Walker Solicited Funds for Outside Group to Win Recalls
Governor Scott Walker actively solicited funds for Wisconsin Club for Growth (WCFG) to be used in the 2012 Wisconsin recall elections.
Microsoft and More Leave ALEC, 80 Corporations Out
Microsoft, the $86.8 billion-a-year technology company, is no longer a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and has stopped funding the group, as have AstraZeneca, Ameren, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, PacifiCorp, NV Energy, Alliant Energy, and PG&E.
FBI Tracks Charter Schools
There’s been a flood of local news stories in recent months about FBI raids on charter schools all over the country.
Dark Money Casts Shadow over Push to Tax the Sun
Arizona has been ground zero for the American Legislative Exchange Council-backed effort to penalize homeowners who build solar panels on their homes.
Edelman Makes a Climate Change Pledge, But Forgets About ALEC
Edelman, the worlds largest PR company, synonymous with astroturf-style front groups, has announced that it will no longer work for groups that deny climate change.
Republican Hijinks Defeats Dark Money in Milwaukee Sheriff Race
Sheriff David Clarke won his reelection for Milwaukee County Sheriff yesterday.
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