The State of Politics
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven WaltersWill High Court Kill Assessment Process?
Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Steven WaltersRecent Deaths Shake State Capitol
Suicide of Rick Gudex makes three prominent deaths in 13 months.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Steven Walters”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes
Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Steven WaltersJohnny College Can’t Read
Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters3 Things You Should Know About Corrections’ Budget Request
Why should you care?
Sep 26th, 2016 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven WaltersAssembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Steven WaltersWill Lawmakers Dare Raise Beer Tax?
Two Democrats propose first increase in 47 years. It may be a lonely crusade.
Sep 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters10-Year Shift In State Spending
Big increases for health care, prisons, vouchers, much less for UW, local governments.
Aug 29th, 2016 by Steven WaltersNew Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Steven Walters