The State of Politics

The State of Politics: Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
The State of Politics

Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

The State of Politics: Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?
The State of Politics

Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?

So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.

The State of Politics: Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans
The State of Politics

Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans

Legislator in Vos's district lost office for supporting such aid. A tough Issue for GOP.

The State of Politics: Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
The State of Politics

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

The State of Politics: Battle Lines Clear in Capitol Budget Battle
The State of Politics

Battle Lines Clear in Capitol Budget Battle

What to watch for as Gov. Evers and Republican legislators begin battle over your money.

The State of Politics: Parties Argue Over April Ballot Questions
The State of Politics

Parties Argue Over April Ballot Questions

Evers calls referendum on welfare 'ridiculous.' but huge majority of legislators disagree.

The State of Politics: Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax
The State of Politics

Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax

Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.

The State of Politics: Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins
The State of Politics

Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins

Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.

The State of Politics: Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
The State of Politics

Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022

Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.

The State of Politics: High Court Race Divides Republicans
The State of Politics

High Court Race Divides Republicans

And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

The State of Politics: The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators
The State of Politics

The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators

A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.

The State of Politics: Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
The State of Politics

Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights

Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.