The State of Politics

• Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large

  Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.

• 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?

• 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.

• 8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding

  Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?

• Evers Appoints Record Number of Women

  Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.

• Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana

  Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.

• Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets

  Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.

• 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.

• Evers Calls for Bipartisan Solutions

  Jan 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Inaugural speech declares state “paralyzed by polarity” and leaders must put “people first.”

• 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.

• 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?

• Evers Has Many Advisers

  Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.