The State of Politics

• Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax

  Jan 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.

• Politics May Doom School Funding Panel

  Jan 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.

• Top 10 State News Stories of 2017

  Jan 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.

• A Capitol Reporter Recalls Gifts Received

  Dec 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  All non-monetary, but all remembered gratefully.

• Judge Kelly Handed Doe Controversy

  Dec 18th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Latest judge to handle John Doe must decide on contempt of court referrals.

• Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term

  Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.

• Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol

  Dec 4th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?

• Is State Elections Process “At Risk”?

  Nov 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Elections Commission, legislators, predict problems if staff not restored.

• Will Democrats Set Record for Governor Race?

  Nov 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.

• Can Walker Win Reelection?

  Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?

• Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?

  Oct 23rd, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.

• Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line

  Oct 16th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.