The State of Politics
Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.
May 13th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Running for Legislature Not So Simple
Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.
May 6th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Voters Worried About PFAS in Water
69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking
It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions
Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Steven Walters
New State Aid Favors Rural Areas
Milwaukee and Madison got a 10% increase while all other municipalities got a 20% hike, new report finds.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Frustrated Gallagher Ends Congressional ‘Deployment’
Military veteran Mike Gallagher won't run for reelection after attempting to fix dysfunction.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Steven Walters
