The State of Politics
Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored
State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Lottery Sales Increase During Pandemic
Were Wisconsinites looking for cheap entertainment, or trying their luck in uncertain economic times?
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Ten Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Report Tallies COVID’s Economic Carnage
WEDC report also offers solutions. Wisconsin may only get one chance to make it right.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
What could it mean? We ask some experts.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall
Tough choices as gas tax revenue plummets, shortfall could be “hundreds of millions”.
Jun 1st, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel
Pandemic risk too great now, state “secretary of fun” says, but hoping for a tourism rebound.
May 26th, 2020 by Steven Walters
