The State of Politics
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An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
May 20th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
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New Leaders at Republican State Convention
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
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A New Generation of Political Leaders
May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.
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10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill
Apr 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.
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Can Any ”Dark Store” Reform Get Passed?
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers wants full reform but big lobbying groups oppose it. Lawmakers seek compromise.
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Legislators Push Child Support, Custody Changes
Apr 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Legislative Study Committee proposes 11 bills to change how judges handle divorce, paternity issues.
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Evers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
Apr 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.
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Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
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Hagedorn Also Running Against Abrahamson
Mar 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Conservative Supreme Court candidate keeps bashing the liberal justice, who has cancer and is retiring.
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How Evers Would End Gerrymandering
Mar 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.
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Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.
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Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.