The State of Politics

The State of Politics: County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
The State of Politics

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

The State of Politics: Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
The State of Politics

Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”

What could it mean? We ask some experts.

The State of Politics: Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
The State of Politics

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

The State of Politics: State Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall
The State of Politics

State Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall

Tough choices as gas tax revenue plummets, shortfall could be “hundreds of millions”.

The State of Politics: State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel
The State of Politics

State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel

Pandemic risk too great now, state “secretary of fun” says, but hoping for a tourism rebound.

The State of Politics: Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
The State of Politics

Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers

Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.

The State of Politics: Can Democrats Retake State Senate?
The State of Politics

Can Democrats Retake State Senate?

An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.

The State of Politics: Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?
The State of Politics

Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?

WEDC director still hasn’t been approved by Senate, but has vital role in state’s economy.

The State of Politics: Will Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?
The State of Politics

Will Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?

160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.

The State of Politics: Politicians Need Virus-Weary Voters’ Signatures
The State of Politics

Politicians Need Virus-Weary Voters’ Signatures

How can candidates get nomination papers signed and maintain social distance?

The State of Politics: Many Heroes Amid Election Chaos
The State of Politics

Many Heroes Amid Election Chaos

The most decentralized election system in America struggled but showed heroism.

The State of Politics: State Budget Needs Major Repairs
The State of Politics

State Budget Needs Major Repairs

Everything has changed since two-year budget passed in July.