The State of Politics
Legislative Leaders Could Soon Be Dictators
That’s the likely impact of new campaign finance laws, former Senate Majority Leader Tim Cullen predicts.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly
By 0.6%, but the tax has still dropped 3.9% since Walker took office.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Businesses’ Unemployment Tax Going Down
20% cut sounds good, but is part of boom-or-bust fund that experts criticize.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
10 More Changes Republicans Want
They’re far from done passing major changes. Here’s 10 more laws on the horizon.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
“The Answer Is No”
Wisconsin still won’t take federal cash to expand Medicaid.
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
A Tale of Three Sports Facilities
How the funding and politics varied for Lambeau Field, Miller Park and Bucks’ new arena.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Steven Walters
SafeRide Program Cuts Drunk Driving Deaths
Tavern League program take keys away from drunk customers, helped cut fatalities in half.
Oct 12th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Republicans Plan to Kill GAB
Government Accountability Board will be scrapped in favor of weaker commissions.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Post-Campaign “To Do” List
Back from his failed presidential campaign, what are his policy priorities for the state?
Sep 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
New Tax Auditors Target Out-Of-State Firms
Including many firms whose accounts have never been scrutinized before.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
