The State of Politics

• Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

  Mar 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

• Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?

  Feb 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.

• Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans

  Feb 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Legislator in Vos's district lost office for supporting such aid. A tough Issue for GOP.

• Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

  Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

• Battle Lines Clear in Capitol Budget Battle

  Jan 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  What to watch for as Gov. Evers and Republican legislators begin battle over your money.

• Parties Argue Over April Ballot Questions

  Jan 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Evers calls referendum on welfare 'ridiculous.' but huge majority of legislators disagree.

• Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax

  Jan 16th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.

• Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins

  Jan 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.

• Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022

  Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.

• High Court Race Divides Republicans

  Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.

• The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators

  Dec 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.

• Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights

  Dec 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters

  Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.