The State of Politics
Act 10 Still Divides the Capitol
Leaders who passed it all gone, state Supreme Court mostly different, as battle renewed.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Steven WaltersWill Legislature Change Election Laws?
Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Steven WaltersGOP Losses Will Test Vos, LeMahieu
Smaller majorities in each house will change state Capitol, make it tougher to pass Republican bills.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Voters Again Color State Purple
The state continues to flip back and forth between two parties, two ideologies.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Steven WaltersWomen Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature
Wisconsin voters rejected Kamala Harris but back many other women for office.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Steven WaltersCandidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’
Over-75 population expected to explode, creating huge shortage of health care workers.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Voters Could Do Something They Haven’t Done in 29 Years
Rejecting proposed voting definition constitutional amendment would be third defeated amendment in 2024.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Steven WaltersVoters In Five States Could Approve Ranked Choice Voting
Wisconsin-based Democracy Found is champion of effort.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Steven WaltersWhat To Ask The Candidate Knocking On Your Door
Legislative candidates want your vote. You should ask them these questions.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Steven WaltersBoth Parties Now Push Early Voting
Early voting now crucial in elections. How you can do it.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Steven WaltersDemocrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Steven WaltersThompson Urges Serb Hall Rally by Trump
Former governor urges Republicans to contest Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters