The State of Politics
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
LeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow
New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s 4th Branch of Government
COVID-19 may have more influence on governing than the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Spending on Medicaid, Prisons Skyrockets
Up much faster than inflation in last 20 years, crowding out other spending.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Both Parties Back Election Law Changes
Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Pandemic Ends Holiday Traditions
It's a special time in Wisconsin’s grand Capitol. But not this year.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid
A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic
Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Will Legislature Investigate Election?
And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?
Nov 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Can Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?
Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
$1 Million Legislative Races Now Common
For a job paying $52,000. This year the Democrats are out-spending Republicans.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
