The State of Politics

• WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate

  Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.

• Half Of Legislative Seats Already Decided?

  Aug 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Probably. And why? Gerrymandering.

• Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance

  Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.

• Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored

  Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.

• Lottery Sales Increase During Pandemic

  Aug 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Were Wisconsinites looking for cheap entertainment, or trying their luck in uncertain economic times?

• The State Of Politics

  Ten Years After Act 10

  Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?

• Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion

  Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.

• Report Tallies COVID’s Economic Carnage

  Jul 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  WEDC report also offers solutions. Wisconsin may only get one chance to make it right.

• UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”

  Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.

• County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

  Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

• Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”

  Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  What could it mean? We ask some experts.

• Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

  Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.