The State of Politics

• The State Of Politics

  State Activist Seeks to Reform Congress

  Aug 16th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Non-partisan primary and ranked choice voting pushed nationally, adopted in Alaska, goal is a less partisan Congress.

• Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans

  Aug 9th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.

• Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting

  Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven Walters

  A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.

• The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

  Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

• Tax Cut Divides Democrats

  Jul 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.

• Evers Bets More Gaming Means Jobs

  Jul 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Illinois, Iowa and Michigan now allow online sports betting. Wisconsin may join them.

• Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History

  Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.

• Tax Cut Has Democrats Playing Defense

  Jun 28th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Republican proposed tax cut is huge, historic. But benefits skew toward the wealthy.

• Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?

  Jun 21st, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Elected-jobs aren't forever, and lobbyists help guide elected officials through the revolving door separating politics and lobbying.

• Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided

  Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?

• First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?

  Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.

• Pandemic Jobless Benefits Meant ‘Less Stress.’

  Jun 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters

  An average worker talks about importance of pandemic benefits for unemployed.