The State of Politics
State’s Paper Industry Still Leads Nation
With 1,531 workers in Milwaukee County. But it faces challenges, may need state help.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Steven Walters
6 Questions for Legislators on Guns
How many state residents have guns? How many favor background checks, other laws?
Aug 12th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Respects His Agency Leaders
Walker at times ignored cabinet, made decisions for his political career.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Ryan “Sold His Soul” to Trump
New book details the tough choices Paul Ryan had to make as House Speaker.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New DNR Head Has Agenda of Change
Climate change, lead laterals and CAFO-polluted private wells are top concerns.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Program Looks to Hire Veterans
“Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending
Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
7 Reasons Evers Won’t Veto Entire Budget
Why the governor won’t use the nuclear option on Republican budget.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Dueling Visions of the State’s Future
5 major areas where Evers, Republicans differ on state policies, spending.
Jun 17th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
About That Climate Change Report
2011 report by 200 state scientists and experts made predictions Republicans are still ignoring.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Vos, Fitzgerald Float Highway Funding Ideas
Republicans likely to support some funding, but not agreeing yet on which taxes or fees.
May 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
