The State of Politics
UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Steven Walters
One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion
Pleading for Republican unity on an issue that's a loser for the party.
May 28th, 2024 by Steven Walters
GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.
May 13th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Running for Legislature Not So Simple
Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.
May 6th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Voters Worried About PFAS in Water
69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking
It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
