The State of Politics
What Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Big Decline in State’s ACA Recipients
State sees 15% decline, Milwaukee County 26% drop in those covered by Obamacare.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million
New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage
Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Task Force Takes on Retirement “Crisis”
Huge numbers of older Wisconsin residents have little in retirement savings.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Legacy of Morris Andrews
He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
