The State of Politics

• Why Capitol Reporters Change Careers

  Nov 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Riley Vetterkind, now the Elections Commission spokesperson, latest to make the move.

• The State Of Politics

  Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing

  Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.

• Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe

  Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.

• Senate Targets Elections Commission

  Nov 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?

• Should U.S. Supreme Court Rule On Evers News Conferences?

  Oct 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  WILL and Walker say Evers must invite conservative group to media events. Are they right?

• The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin

  Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.

• Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol

  Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.

• Big Changes Needed In Political Districts

  Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.

• Democrats Lose Experience In Legislature

  Sep 20th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.

• Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons

  Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'

• 6 Ways to Measure State of Workers

  Sep 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  The data shows some surprising improvements in Wisconsin employment picture.

• Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience

  Aug 30th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Exit of mayor and congressman makes room for new generation of leaders.