Special Reports

In-depth studies that examine the relationship between money and public policy.

 

Buy-Partisan Politics in Wisconsin

Animals with Elephant and Donkey Heads on Either End

This report, “Buy-Partisan Politics in Wisconsin,” shows hundreds of individuals and PAC contributors donate generously to both Republican and Democratic candidates vying for control of the governor’s office, the Senate and the Assembly.

Graft Tax: Part Two

Graft Tax Part Two

The following update, “Graft Tax (Part 2),” highlights how the budget adjustment bill and the proposed 2003-05 budget shield most of the costly breaks to special interests that have made $46.3 million in large campaign contributions since 1993 and gouge taxpayers even more in the next two years.

March 19, 2003

Graft Tax

The Graft Tax

The Gravy Train That Caused Wisconsin’s Budget Wreck and the Hidden Tax Average Folks Pay to Keep It Rolling

January 13, 2003

Hey Bidder, Bidder: The Sequel

Bidder

How Campaign Contributions Became a Big-Donor Protection Program During the State Budget Crisis

April 22, 2002

Gouging Democracy in Wisconsin

Old Style TV Set

An Analysis of the Premiums Candidates Paid to Local Television Stations for Advertising Time in the 2000 Election

February 7, 2002

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