The State of Politics
An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven WaltersNew Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven WaltersA New Generation of Political Leaders
GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.
May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill
Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Steven WaltersCan Any ”Dark Store” Reform Get Passed?
Evers wants full reform but big lobbying groups oppose it. Lawmakers seek compromise.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Steven WaltersLegislators Push Child Support, Custody Changes
Legislative Study Committee proposes 11 bills to change how judges handle divorce, paternity issues.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Steven WaltersEvers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Steven WaltersEvers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven WaltersHagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven WaltersHow Evers Would End Gerrymandering
He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Steven WaltersEvers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven WaltersGovernor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters