The State of Politics

• Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue

  Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?

• State Credits Lower Your Tax Bill

  Jan 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Reducing the pain of that end-of-year property tax bill you received.

• Top 10 Political Stories of 2019

  Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?

• All They Want for Christmas

  Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters

  The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.

• What Is State Doing About School Security?

  Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  $96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?

• Big Decline in State’s ACA Recipients

  Dec 9th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  State sees 15% decline, Milwaukee County 26% drop in those covered by Obamacare.

• Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253

  Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters

  As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.

• Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million

  Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.

• New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis

  Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.

• The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing

  Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.

• Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage

  Nov 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.

• Task Force Takes on Retirement “Crisis”

  Oct 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Huge numbers of older Wisconsin residents have little in retirement savings.