The State of Politics

• State Program Looks to Hire Veterans

  Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  “Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.

• Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending

  Jul 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.

• 7 Reasons Evers Won’t Veto Entire Budget

  Jul 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Why the governor won’t use the nuclear option on Republican budget.

• Dueling Visions of the State’s Future

  Jun 17th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  5 major areas where Evers, Republicans differ on state policies, spending.

• The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor

  Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.

• About That Climate Change Report

  Jun 3rd, 2019 by Steven Walters

  2011 report by 200 state scientists and experts made predictions Republicans are still ignoring.

• Vos, Fitzgerald Float Highway Funding Ideas

  May 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Republicans likely to support some funding, but not agreeing yet on which taxes or fees.

• 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.

• 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.

• A New Generation of Political Leaders

  May 6th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.

• 10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill

  Apr 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.

• 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.