Wisconsin Resource Guide
Sam Adams State Resource Guides are designed to help citizens get involved in their home state.
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BACKGROUND
Wisconsin, home to an almost even split of Republicans and Democrats, hosts a consistently lively political debate. Conflict on the issues is the norm, which offers interesting opportunities for local leaders wanting to make a splash.When it comes to transparent government, Wisconsin cities are making impressive strides; Madison and Milwaukee have made online information databases a priority.
Researchers have recently placed Wisconsin anywhere from first to 15th in the nation in terms of total tax burden. Government spending issues have come to the forefront as local groups have exposed overspending in everything from local community colleges to government employee benefits.
ISSUES
Citizen Recall:
Citizens for Responsible Government (CRG) is a local group that has formed a network designed to hold government officals accountable for their actions. They started in 2002, and have grown into a larger, state-wide organization that helps people recall corrupt or unresponsive politicians.
Tax reform:
The taxes in Wisconsin are among the nation's highest-and there are also a variety of hidden taxes. According to the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, state residents paid an average of more than $500 per person last year in mostly small, "hidden" federal and state taxes. Meanwhile, the Club for Growth Wisconsin found that money that is supposed to be paying for fixing transportation problems is instead going to lobbyists.
ACTION GROUPS
Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Americans for Prosperity - Wisconsin
414-475-2975
Brown County Taxpayers Association
taxpayer@netnet.net
920-499-0766
Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
wistax@wistax.org
608-241-9789
Douglas County Taxpayers Association
douglascountytax@aol.com
715-392-7678
Kenosha Taxpayers Inc.
414-656-0133
Menominee County Taxpayers Association
715-799-3484
Milwuakee Public Affairs Council
414-276-0600
Public Affairs Council of the Chippewa Valley
715-834-7755
Pewaukeeans for Better Government
Waukesha Taxpayers League
262-549-9651
West Allis Taxpayers Association
414-774-3373
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers
608-255-7473
Wisconsin Taxpayers Conference
715-675-2119
Citizens Against Rising Taxes
913 24 15/16th St.
Chetek, WI 54728
Phone: 715-764-1884
Committee for Fairness in Law
PO Box 308
Neillsville, WI
Phone: 715-743-4117
THINK TANKS
School Choice Wisconsin
Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
TOOLS
Wisconsin Local Government Directory
Milwaukee City Council File Search
Madison Legislative Files Search
BLOGS
Wisconsin Opinion's blog directory
Politics: Sports for the clumsy
Daily Takes
Badger Blog Alliance
Wisconsin Politics - Budget Blog
POLITICAL NEWS SOURCES
WisPolitics
Please note: The Sam Adams Alliance is not responsible for and does not necessarily agree with the opinions and ideas that are expressed on these links.
