Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Proposes Wisconsin Stock Trading Ban for Politicians Amid Scrutiny
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, has unveiled a package of proposals aimed at combating corruption, including limits on stock trading by public officials and new rules to enhance public access to lawmakers' records. This initiative comes amidst heightened scrutiny over individual stock trading by Wisconsin politicians, particularly after reports indicated that freshman U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, a Republican, conducted over $1.3 million in individual stock trades in February alone. Crowley's plan seeks to create a 'firewall' between elected officials and the stock market, emphasizing that public office should serve the people, not personal enrichment. Additionally, his proposal addresses a loophole in Wisconsin law that allows state legislators to delete emails and internal records before formal open-records requests are filed, a privilege not extended to local officials or executive branch staff. Governor Tony Evers previously attempted to close this looph...
