The State of Politics

• Supreme Court Rewrites Flowage Property Rights

  Mar 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Restricts ability to build piers. Dissenting judges say it’s an issue for legislators.

• School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate

  Mar 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.

• New GOP Senators Have Clout

  Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.

• Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies

  Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Too much opposition from many state groups.

• Will U.S. Supremes Rule on State Districts?

  Feb 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  March 28 oral arguments may signal ruling on Wisconsin’s gerrymandered districts.

• Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”

  Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?

• Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive

  Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.

• Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars

  Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.

• 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.