The State of Politics

• 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.

• 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.

• How Evers Would End Gerrymandering

  Mar 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.

• Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers

  Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.

• Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large

  Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.

• 10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget

  Feb 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?

• Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools

  Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.

• 8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding

  Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?

• Evers Appoints Record Number of Women

  Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.

• Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana

  Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.

• Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets

  Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.

• State Loses Political Power in Washington

  Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.