The State of Politics
Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting
Wisconsin's Constitution doesn't allow sports betting, but that could change.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Steven WaltersAbrahamson’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 WaltersSix Questions for Democratic Convention
Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.
May 28th, 2018 by Steven WaltersA State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Divided in Two Special Elections
Dueling ads in 1st Senate District slam both GOP candidates.
May 14th, 2018 by Steven Walters11 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 WaltersGrowing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole
Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Steven WaltersRyan’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 WaltersWhy Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven WaltersCourt Race Replays Issues of 2011
Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters13 Issues for Walker, Legislators
Who won, who lost on 13 key issues in 2017-2018 legislative session?
Mar 26th, 2018 by Steven WaltersSupreme Court Rewrites Flowage Property Rights
Restricts ability to build piers. Dissenting judges say it’s an issue for legislators.
Mar 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters