Wisconsin recall effort gains traction

Jan. 17, 2012
Tuesday is the deadline for Wisconsin constituents to submit signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker. Recall supporters started gathering signatures two months ago.

Wisconsin state senators face recall elections today

Aug. 9, 2011
Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in six recall elections for the state Senate.

After Blagojevich verdict, Quinn vows more ethics reform

Jun. 28, 2011
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on federal corruption charges Monday shows a need for more state government reform.Quinn says Illinois has taken strides to lift ethics standards since Blagojevich’s 2008 arrest.

Wis. board to vote on Democratic recalls

Jun. 8, 2011
The nonpartisan Wisconsin state board that oversees elections is meeting to determine whether three recall elections against Democratic state senators can proceed. The Government Accountability Board meets Wednesday to consider challenges to the petitions seeking recalls for Sens.