The State of Politics
Wisconsin’s Republican Kingmakers
They are playing key roles in nominating process, and are out to avoid mistakes of 2012 -- and help Walker.
May 26th, 2015 by Steven WaltersNo Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Target Utility Fighter CUB
Proposal would kill funding for Citizen’s Utility Board, which advocates for consumers.
May 4th, 2015 by Steven WaltersBucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven WaltersLegislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven WaltersThe Capitol’s Biggest Soap Opera?
An obscure state agency that could loan money to Bucks arena is beset by squabbling.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWill Voters End Era of “Shirley’s Court”?
Shirley Abrahamson has been chief justice for 19 years, but controversial referendum question could end her reign.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Steven WaltersE-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWho Will Lead the Democratic Party?
Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Steven WaltersBudget Could Delay Local Highway Projects
Republican legislators want to reduce borrowing in Walker transportation budget, but this could delay numerous projects.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Steven WaltersGogebic Mine Dies Without a Whimper
After all the controversy, it’s been killed, with barely a word from partisans on either side. Why?
Mar 9th, 2015 by Steven WaltersStories From the State Capitol
Six vignettes tell the story of how the Senate passed the Right-to-Work bill.
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters