The State of Politics
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
Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Can Democrats Retake State Senate?
An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.
May 11th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?
WEDC director still hasn’t been approved by Senate, but has vital role in state’s economy.
May 4th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Will Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?
160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Politicians Need Virus-Weary Voters’ Signatures
How can candidates get nomination papers signed and maintain social distance?
Apr 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Many Heroes Amid Election Chaos
The most decentralized election system in America struggled but showed heroism.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Budget Needs Major Repairs
Everything has changed since two-year budget passed in July.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters
