The State of Politics
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
‘Telling The Truth’ Led to Knudson Resignation
Republican elections commissioner refused to support election conspiracy theories. It cost him the support of the party.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
May 16th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.
May 2nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
