The State of Politics
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Poll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers, Michels Split on Public Schools
Evers wants $2 billion hike in K-12 school aid, Michels wants all the money for voucher schools.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Army of Election Observers Expected in November
Both political parties, and their supporters, are assembling huge numbers of election observers.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?
Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Judges Writing New Election Rules
Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
