The State of Politics
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Why Protasiewicz Decided Not to Recuse
Her 47-page decision makes strong argument against any justice recusing.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin
Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting
Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut
Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Soaring Home Prices Squeeze First-Time Buyers
Many Millennials priced out. Evers cites workforce crisis, lack of housing for workers.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Steven Walters
New Court Majority Changes Target Chief Justice Ziegler
Is it revenge for conservatives' past overthrow of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson?
Aug 7th, 2023 by Steven Walters
1.4 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Reapply For Medicaid, Will They?
As of June, more than one-third had not initiated the renewal process. Real test comes at end of summer.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Trump a Tough Issue for State GOP
State Republican chairman pushing Trump loyalists to support whoever wins the nomination.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
