The State of Politics
Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Little Change In Voting Rules For April
After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic
It will be an issue in the election: A review of his record shows a very active governor.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators
Republican bill removes all limits on voucher program, as Democrats predict huge costs.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Bill To End State Income Tax Debated
Republican and research center push it. Democrat and LFB report raise doubts.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
MPS Is Still a Capitol Football
Latest proposal to break up school system is latest of such proposals going back decades.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
