The State of Politics
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax
Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Politics May Doom School Funding Panel
Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Top 10 State News Stories of 2017
Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
A Capitol Reporter Recalls Gifts Received
All non-monetary, but all remembered gratefully.
Dec 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy
Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol
When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?
Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?
Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.
Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?
A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Can Walker Win Reelection?
And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?
Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?
Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
