The State of Politics
One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring
Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November
Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.
May 25th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan
Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?
May 18th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle
Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?
May 11th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
May 4th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?
Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Steven Walters
What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?
Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session
GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?
It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid
Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
