Government Accountability Board wants all recalls on same date

The Wisconsin board that oversees elections hopes to hold any recalls that qualify for the ballot on the same date.

Government Accountability Board wants all recalls on same date

GAB: Signature Review For Walker Recall Will Take Longer Than Planned - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

The review of signatures submitted on petitions seeking a recall election of Gov. Scott Walker will take longer than the 60 days originally planned.

GAB: Signature Review For Walker Recall Will Take Longer Than Planned - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Sen. Grothman introduces bill to eliminate campaign donation disclosure rule | Dane101

Allegations that Gov. Scott Walker improperly reported campaign contributions over 1,000 times since 2009 have come back into the spotlight with the introduction of SB 292, legislation that would eliminate the current requirement that anyone donating more than $100 a year to a political campaign disclose the name of their employer.

Sen. Grothman introduces bill to eliminate campaign donation disclosure rule Dane101

Political Battle Brewing Over New Voter ID Laws : NPR

As the presidential campaign kicks into high gear, a fight is brewing over stricter voting laws that could affect turnout and influence general election results in battleground states.

Political Battle Brewing Over New Voter ID Laws : NPR

Op-Ed: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker doesn't like it both ways

Scott Walker doesn’t like it when Democrats get out-of-state money to campaign, but when he $2.4 million from out-of-state sources it is okay, because he needs to do it to fight the evil unions that want him recalled.

Op-Ed: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker doesn't like it both ways

AFSCME Launches 'Political Match Game', Highlighting Anti-Worker Positions of GOP Presidential Candidates | Crooks and Liars

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union launched a fun interactive game Monday test people's knowledge of the anti-worker sentiments of the top Republican presidential contenders. The game is a great use of low-level technology to make a clear point about the candidates. Using only YouTube clips with embedded links, they achieved a technological feat that in the past would've required much higher level tech skills and programming. This is a tool that has a lot of potential use for campaigns and interest groups in the future.

AFSCME Launches 'Political Match Game', Highlighting Anti-Worker Positions of GOP Presidential Candidates Crooks and Liars

Unions adapt to new rules, even as they fight to reverse them

….. As public-sector unions across the country leave a tumultuous 2011 behind, the situation in Idaho is not unique. On one hand, labor is learning to live by a new set of rules governing collective bargaining and other matters, the product of new laws in nearly a dozen states. On the other hand, labor is fighting back in a number of states, hoping to reverse some of what was lost and in some cases to exact revenge on political opponents. …. AFSCME’s Council 24, which represents more than 20,000 state employees, is one of the unions that has decided to let its collective bargaining status lapse under the new rules. The union is shifting its focus toward providing more legal counsel for its members and representing them in the grievance and arbitration processes, says Martin Beil, the Council’s executive director. “

Unions adapt to new rules, even as they fight to reverse them

Host of GOP Heavyweights Slated for Pro-Walker Rally in Wauwatosa - Greenfield, WI Patch

A who's who of top Wisconsin Republican politicians are expected to appear at a Jan. 21 rally in support of Gov. Scott Walker at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.

Host of GOP Heavyweights Slated for Pro-Walker Rally in Wauwatosa - Greenfield, WI Patch

Gov. Walker Accused Of Over 1,000 Violations Of Campaign Finance Law, Could Face $557,500 Fine | ThinkProgress

According to the statutes, each violation of the reporting laws can result in a fine of up to $500, which in Walker’s case could top nearly $557,500.

Gov. Walker Accused Of Over 1,000 Violations Of Campaign Finance Law, Could Face $557,500 Fine ThinkProgress

Democrats on commission called by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker call waste report misleading | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com

A special commission Republican Gov. Scott Walker created to root out government waste has identified about $456 million per year in potential savings, but Democrats said Tuesday it’s misleading and Walker is taking credit for others’ efforts. … Other recommendations include reducing overtime by $5.2 million, having schools and local governments share services and contracts to save $45 million and cutting state agency spending by $50 million.

Democrats on commission called by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker call waste report misleading Appleton Post Crescent postcrescent.com

Errors in redistricting process could affect thousands of voters

Errors in the redistricting process could mean thousands of Wisconsin voters could be sent to the wrong precinct if the errors are not fixed before the election. Thousands of people could be affected by an apparent error in the state's controversial redistricting process that caused them to be listed in the wrong municipalities, school districts or wards, some election officials say.

Errors in redistricting process could affect thousands of voters

State leads in government job cutting - JSOnline

State leads in government job cutting - JSOnline

John Nichols: Right-to-work GOP threatens Rev. King’s legacy

King, whose legacy is honored nationally next week, often spoke of the link between organized labor and the civil rights movement. He recognized that the cause of freedom needed allies, and that unions such as the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the United Auto Workers were key allies in the struggle. The unions shared in that recognition, and do to this day.

John Nichols: Right-to-work GOP threatens Rev. King’s legacy

How Different Should Public and Private Pensions Be? —Letters to the Editor - WSJ.com

The typical American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union member receives a pension of approximately $19,000 a year after a career of public service. These pensions are largely earned and paid for by the employees themselves. Employee contribution rates commonly amount to 3% to 10% of their paychecks. Our contributions, combined with investment earnings, usually account for 75% or more of all pension benefit funding.

How Different Should Public and Private Pensions Be? —Letters to the Editor - WSJ.com

AFSCME | AFSCME’s McEntee on New Hampshire Primary Results

Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on the New Hampshire GOP primary results

AFSCME AFSCME’s McEntee on New Hampshire Primary Results