The State of Politics
Evers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Evers Would End Gerrymandering
He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget
Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?
Feb 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools
Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding
Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?
Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
