The State of Politics
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Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
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10 Issues to Watch in Evers Budget
Feb 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?
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Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools
Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.
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8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding
Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?
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Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
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Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
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Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
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State Loses Political Power in Washington
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
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Evers Calls for Bipartisan Solutions
Jan 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Inaugural speech declares state “paralyzed by polarity” and leaders must put “people first.”
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The Short Career of Caleb Frostman
Jan 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat— the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.
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8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target
Dec 31st, 2018 by Steven Walters
There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?
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Evers Has Many Advisers
Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.