The State of Politics
Polling Lists Could Go Digital
Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Steven Walters
MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan
Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.
Jun 12th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Choice Schools Still Being Debated
New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.
May 30th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Bill Pushed by Odd Couple
Polar opposites back “Mobility grants” to help unemployed move to get jobs.
May 22nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Kooyenga Flat Tax Rejected
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.
May 15th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will Wisconsin Use Private Prisons?
Wisconsin's adult inmate population is expected to grow to 23,233 by mid-2019.
May 8th, 2017 by Steven Walters
12 Key State Budget Decisions
Do you agree or disagree? Here’s your chance to make a difference.
May 1st, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving
No state has more ignition interlock stops. Tougher rules needed?
Apr 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
State Targets Tax Evaders
New enforcement agents could collect $400 million in taxes owed.
Apr 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Bill Would End “Revolving Door” Lobbyists
Would require one-year wait for ex-legislators and legislative aides to become lobbyists.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Steven Walters
