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campaign finance laws

Dec 5, 2016

Green Bay mayor gets fine, community service for violating campaign finance law

The mayor of Green Bay has been sentenced to do community service and pay a fine for violating the state's campaign finance law.

Jul 24, 2015

View from around the state: State needs clear campaign laws, disclosure

Gov. Scott Walker understands the danger of anonymous electioneering.

Jan 14, 2015

Board recommends campaign finance overhaul in wake of court rulings

The board that oversees Wisconsin elections decided Tuesday to ask legislators to rework the state's campaign finance laws, saying the statutes have grown so complex and riddled with holes in the wake of court rulings that they need a complete overhaul.

Jul 6, 2012

Campaign finance reform needs work from both sides

When it comes to campaign finance reform, liberals largely are wrong and conservatives only offer a partial and shaky response.

Jul 8, 2011

Rail CEO gets probation in election case

WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin railroad executive has been sentenced to two years probation for violating state campaign finance laws. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Washington County Circuit Judge James Pouros also sentenced William Gardner to 100 hours of community service at a charter school in Milwaukee. Gardner is president and chief executive […]

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