The State of Politics

The State of Politics: Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The State of Politics

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.

The State of Politics: Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
The State of Politics

Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump

Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?

The State of Politics: How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking
The State of Politics

How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking

It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.

The State of Politics: How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions
The State of Politics

How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

The State of Politics: New State Aid Favors Rural Areas
The State of Politics

New State Aid Favors Rural Areas

Milwaukee and Madison got a 10% increase while all other municipalities got a 20% hike, new report finds.

The State of Politics: Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
The State of Politics

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

The State of Politics: Frustrated Gallagher Ends Congressional ‘Deployment’
The State of Politics

Frustrated Gallagher Ends Congressional ‘Deployment’

Military veteran Mike Gallagher won't run for reelection after attempting to fix dysfunction.

The State of Politics: Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
The State of Politics

Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin

As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.

The State of Politics: Will Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?
The State of Politics

Will Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?

Will in-your-face style of state senator be tempered as a Circuit Court judge?

The State of Politics: Evers Silent on New GOP Tax Plan
The State of Politics

Evers Silent on New GOP Tax Plan

Latest Republican plan tailored to meet governor's past comments. How will he respond?

The State of Politics: Republicans Fearful of New District Maps
The State of Politics

Republicans Fearful of New District Maps

Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.

The State of Politics: Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana
The State of Politics

Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana

Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.