The State of Politics

The State of Politics: RNC Brings Fame to Gen Z Party Leader
The State of Politics

RNC Brings Fame to Gen Z Party Leader

Milwaukee party official Hilario Deleon winning national, international attention.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin’s Republican Roots Run Deep
The State of Politics

Wisconsin’s Republican Roots Run Deep

Party that will have its national convention here was founded in this state in 1854.

The State of Politics: Feuding Supreme Court Justices Need a Break
The State of Politics

Feuding Supreme Court Justices Need a Break

Will a summer vacation cool tempers of three conservatives vs four liberals?

The State of Politics: Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties
The State of Politics

Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties

New Attorney Retention and Recruitment Committee seeks to address the crisis.

The State of Politics: UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
The State of Politics

UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues

Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.

The State of Politics: Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
The State of Politics

Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates

Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?

The State of Politics: One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
The State of Politics

One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies

Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.

The State of Politics: Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion
The State of Politics

Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion

Pleading for Republican unity on an issue that's a loser for the party.

The State of Politics: GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
The State of Politics

GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches

Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.

The State of Politics: Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
The State of Politics

Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent

More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.

The State of Politics: Running for Legislature Not So Simple
The State of Politics

Running for Legislature Not So Simple

Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.

The State of Politics: Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
The State of Politics

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate

In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.