The State of Politics
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven WaltersRepublicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven WaltersDrug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven WaltersState Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven WaltersEvers Calls for Bipartisan Solutions
Inaugural speech declares state “paralyzed by polarity” and leaders must put “people first.”
Jan 7th, 2019 by Steven WaltersThe Short Career of Caleb Frostman
Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat— the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.
Jan 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target
There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?
Dec 31st, 2018 by Steven WaltersEvers Has Many Advisers
And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters5 Reasons for Republican Power Play
One key reason: they see Tony Evers as weak.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Steven WaltersHow Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven WaltersGerrymander Caused Women Assembly Losses?
27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Steven WaltersAdvice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters