Scott Fitzgerald Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Here’s how much the wealth of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has changed since going to Washington

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS and Taylor Giorno / NOTUS May 6, 2026May 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Most lawmakers representing Wisconsin have seen a marked increase in median net worth since coming to Capitol Hill.

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Forward, Government

Lawmakers are worried small businesses will get left behind in Trump’s tariff refund system

by Jade Lozada / NOTUS March 27, 2026April 1, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Would Donald Trump’s big bill provide the largest federal spending cut in US history?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 2, 2025August 5, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Photo essay: Wisconsin’s frenetic lame duck session

by Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch and Emily Hamer December 5, 2018December 7, 2018 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Scott Walker's Wisconsin, WisWatch Blog

Drafting notes silent on author of open records overhaul

by Dee J. Hall, Abigail Becker and Tara Golshan July 7, 2015July 26, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Are higher per diems for lawmakers ‘outrageous,’ or long overdue?

by Bill Lueders January 27, 2015July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Government, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Under the Influence

In Wisconsin statehouse, laws on drunken driving seen as tough enough

by Bill Lueders November 10, 2014July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Public wants action on redistricting

by Bill Lueders November 18, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

State cool to climate-change action

by Bill Lueders September 11, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Are former lawmakers cashing in?

by Bill Lueders March 13, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Money & Politics Column

Court ruling blamed for record spending

by Bill Lueders January 29, 2013July 29, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

GAB: threatened with overhaul, praised by advocates

by Kate GoldenDecember 5, 2012June 19, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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