The State of Politics
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Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan
Mar 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
$243 million state spending starts trust fund, payroll tax on employers and employees would sustain it.
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Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?
Mar 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
U.S. Senator Baldwin seeks reelection in 2024. Republican Rep. Gallagher's star turn in Washington helps build his profile.
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Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
Mar 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'
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Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?
Feb 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.
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Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans
Feb 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Legislator in Vos's district lost office for supporting such aid. A tough Issue for GOP.
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Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
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Battle Lines Clear in Capitol Budget Battle
Jan 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters
What to watch for as Gov. Evers and Republican legislators begin battle over your money.
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Parties Argue Over April Ballot Questions
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers calls referendum on welfare 'ridiculous.' but huge majority of legislators disagree.
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Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax
Jan 16th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.
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Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins
Jan 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.
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Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
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High Court Race Divides Republicans
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.