The State of Politics
Kooyenga Flat Tax Rejected
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.
May 15th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will Wisconsin Use Private Prisons?
Wisconsin's adult inmate population is expected to grow to 23,233 by mid-2019.
May 8th, 2017 by Steven Walters
12 Key State Budget Decisions
Do you agree or disagree? Here’s your chance to make a difference.
May 1st, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving
No state has more ignition interlock stops. Tougher rules needed?
Apr 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Targets Tax Evaders
New enforcement agents could collect $400 million in taxes owed.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists
Would require one-year wait for ex-legislators and legislative aides to become lobbyists.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will Walker Go Back to the Future?
He offered transportation-funding plan in 2011 that may get reconsideration.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
How Legislature Rigged the Game
2015 campaign finance law gives more power to wealthy and corporations.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Evers, Holtz, Offer Real Clash On Issues
Incumbent state superintendent and challenger have fierce disagreements.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
