The State of Politics
School Safety Grants Stir Controversy
Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.
Jul 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State
Even Republicans disagree about the deal.
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform
Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Fall Election Could Be Fascinating
More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting
Wisconsin's Constitution doesn't allow sports betting, but that could change.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Abrahamson’s Career from Dominator to Dissenter
Justice Shirley Abrahamson who joined the high court in 1976 and led the court for years, won't be running for another term.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Six Questions for Democratic Convention
Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.
May 28th, 2018 by Steven Walters
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Republicans Divided in Two Special Elections
Dueling ads in 1st Senate District slam both GOP candidates.
May 14th, 2018 by Steven Walters
11 Bills the Legislature Killed
2017-’18 losers include Tesla, Meteor Timber and a bill making sex with animals a felony.
May 7th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole
Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State
House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters
