The State of Politics
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
Will Evers Run for Second Term?
He’s had no time to think about that, he says. Why his reelection won’t be easy.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Steven Walters
GOP Once Bypassed Governor on Redistricting
That was in 1960s and high court struck it down. Will we see repeat of this battle next year?
Oct 12th, 2020 by Steven Walters
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers
Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
