The State of Politics
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WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate
Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.
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Half Of Legislative Seats Already Decided?
Aug 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Probably. And why? Gerrymandering.
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Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
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Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored
Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.
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Lottery Sales Increase During Pandemic
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Were Wisconsinites looking for cheap entertainment, or trying their luck in uncertain economic times?
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The State Of Politics
Ten Years After Act 10
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
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Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
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Report Tallies COVID’s Economic Carnage
Jul 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
WEDC report also offers solutions. Wisconsin may only get one chance to make it right.
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UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
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County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
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Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters
What could it mean? We ask some experts.
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Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.