The State of Politics

• Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races

  Jun 12th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.

• Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight

  Jun 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.

• Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground

  May 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Better relations between governor and Legislature helps create three major proposals.

• How Will AI Affect Next Election?

  May 22nd, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

• Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

  May 15th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

• Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans

  May 8th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?

• Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate

  May 1st, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.

• Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders

  Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.

• Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms

  Apr 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Act 10, right-to-work, school choice laws.

• Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?

  Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.

• How Wisconsin Became Wild West of Campaign Spending

  Apr 3rd, 2023 by Steven Walters

  In just 20 years quiet nonpartisan Supreme Court races turned into something ugly.

• Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

  Mar 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.