The State of Politics

• 9 Roads Funding Proposals That Died

  Sep 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  All were supposed to solve transportation budget impasse. None did.

• A Tale of Two Millennials

  Sep 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Two young Assembly reps in each party, two very different tales.

• Would Democratic Governor Kill Foxconn Deal?

  Aug 28th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Democratic candidates for governor oppose deal. Could they kill it if elected?

• Foxconn Biggest Deal in State History

  Aug 21st, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Review of past deals shows its 35 times more than biggest prior state payout.

• 10 Tough Questions About Foxconn Deal

  Aug 14th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Why legislators are squirming about whether to vote for it.

• Ellis, Prosser Say Raise the Gas Tax

  Jul 31st, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Two former Republican leaders urge current leaders to stand up to Walker.

• We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million

  Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.

• Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?

  Jul 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.

• John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse

  Jul 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.

• Medicaid’s Future A Key Campaign Issue

  Jul 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Republicans want big cuts. Democrats don’t. Likely issue in 2018.

• Democrats Still Need a Clear Message

  Jun 26th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Yes, GOP gerrymandering matters. But they also have stronger candidates and message.

• Polling Lists Could Go Digital

  Jun 19th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”