The State of Politics

• Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State

  Apr 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.

• Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign

  Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.

• Court Race Replays Issues of 2011

  Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?

• 13 Issues for Walker, Legislators

  Mar 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Who won, who lost on 13 key issues in 2017-2018 legislative session?

• Supreme Court Rewrites Flowage Property Rights

  Mar 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Restricts ability to build piers. Dissenting judges say it’s an issue for legislators.

• School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate

  Mar 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.

• New GOP Senators Have Clout

  Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.

• Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies

  Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Too much opposition from many state groups.

• Will U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?

  Feb 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  March 28 oral arguments may signal ruling on Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts.

• Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”

  Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?

• Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive

  Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.

• Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars

  Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.