The State of Politics

The State Of Politics: How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots
The State Of Politics

How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots

It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'

The State of Politics: A Tale of Two Cities
The State of Politics

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

The State of Politics: New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
The State of Politics

New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget

For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.

The State of Politics: The Rise of Jill Karofsky
The State of Politics

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

The State of Politics: Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
The State of Politics

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

The State of Politics: Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan
The State of Politics

Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan

But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.

The State of Politics: New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
The State of Politics

New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills

You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators

44 of 132 legislators are now women.

The State of Politics: State Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler
The State of Politics

State Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler

It won't be easy. Wikler has been a legend as Wisconsin Democratic chair.

The State of Politics: Evers Has a Very Busy Spring
The State of Politics

Evers Has a Very Busy Spring

Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?

The State of Politics: Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots
The State of Politics

Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots

16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.

The State of Politics: Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
The State of Politics

Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention

Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?