Wis. rule to regulate campaign ads moves forward
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A rule that would regulate campaign spending by special interest groups in Wisconsin is moving forward.
The Government Accountability Board voted Monday to send the rule to the Legislature. Lawmakers will have an opportunity to approve or object to it in coming weeks. If nobody objects, the rule could be published and become law this summer.
The rule would require groups that spend money to influence elections to register with the board and disclose who gives them money. They would not be able to accept corporate or union money.
Several groups have vowed to challenge the rule as unconstitutional.
Board member Gordon Myse says the goal is to increase transparency of elections, not to limit speech.
Mar 31, 2009 at 10:04 a.m.
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Boy gov. Doyle better watch out. This will expose who lines his greedy pockets and show people who he really is looking out for, himself. Although I wonder if he will even let this pass. Watch out for the press conference where he comes out and says that this will hurt Wisconsin in some insane way and that the elderly and the children will be affected someway. Boy American polotics are messed up!
Mar 30, 2009 at 3:56 p.m.
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This is not about campaign donations (which go into regulated funds anyway). This is about groups actually spending money on signs, leaflets, or media ads.
Mar 30, 2009 at 11:31 a.m.
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When are we going to tax campaign contributions. Why should politicians get tax free money? Do it for the children.
Mar 30, 2009 at 11:25 a.m.
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So the GAB wants to enact a law they will enforce yet they have failed to comply with a federal law for many years on registered voter lists.
Mar 30, 2009 at 11:05 a.m.
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Almost every group is a special interest group. The NRA, snowmobile clubs, tavern owners, small business owners, Chambers of Commerce, churchs (think abortion, etc.) the list goes on and on.
This is not necessarily bad, but a lot of money is passed to politicians without identifying the actual donors. That can lead to what amounts to bribery.
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