The State of Politics

The State of Politics: Robin Vos The Mythbuster
The State of Politics

Robin Vos The Mythbuster

Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.

The State of Politics: How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
The State of Politics

How Trump Could Change Wisconsin

Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.

The State of Politics: The Incredible Decline of Democrats
The State of Politics

The Incredible Decline of Democrats

GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.

The State of Politics: Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail
The State of Politics

Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail

After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.

The State of Politics: Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
The State of Politics

Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate

Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.

The State of Politics: Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?
The State of Politics

Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?

Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.

The State of Politics: Recent Deaths Shake State Capitol
The State of Politics

Recent Deaths Shake State Capitol

Suicide of Rick Gudex makes three prominent deaths in 13 months.

The State of Politics: ”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes
The State of Politics

”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes

Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.

The State of Politics: Johnny College Can’t Read
The State of Politics

Johnny College Can’t Read

Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.

The State of Politics: 3 Things You Should Know About Corrections’ Budget Request
The State of Politics

3 Things You Should Know About Corrections’ Budget Request

Why should you care?

The State of Politics: Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
The State of Politics

Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law

But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.

The State of Politics: Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
The State of Politics

Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget

Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.