The State of Politics

• Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable

  Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.

• State School Spending Hits Record $6 Billion

  Aug 26th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Both parties take credit for K-12 schools funding hike. But can it be sustained?

• State’s Paper Industry Still Leads Nation

  Aug 19th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  With 1,531 workers in Milwaukee County. But it faces challenges, may need state help.

• 6 Questions for Legislators on Guns

  Aug 12th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  How many state residents have guns? How many favor background checks, other laws?

• Evers Respects His Agency Leaders

  Aug 5th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Walker at times ignored cabinet, made decisions for his political career.

• How Ryan “Sold His Soul” to Trump

  Jul 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  New book details the tough choices Paul Ryan had to make as House Speaker.

• New DNR Head Has Agenda of Change

  Jul 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Climate change, lead laterals and CAFO-polluted private wells are top concerns.

• State Program Looks to Hire Veterans

  Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  “Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.

• Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending

  Jul 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.

• 7 Reasons Evers Won’t Veto Entire Budget

  Jul 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Why the governor won’t use the nuclear option on Republican budget.

• Dueling Visions of the State’s Future

  Jun 17th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  5 major areas where Evers, Republicans differ on state policies, spending.

• The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor

  Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.