The State of Politics
How Republicans Plan to Kill GAB
Government Accountability Board will be scrapped in favor of weaker commissions.
Oct 5th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWalker’s Post-Campaign “To Do” List
Back from his failed presidential campaign, what are his policy priorities for the state?
Sep 28th, 2015 by Steven WaltersNew Tax Auditors Target Out-Of-State Firms
Including many firms whose accounts have never been scrutinized before.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Steven WaltersBudget Forces ‘20% Reduction’ In Highway Projects
Budget reduction will raise the final costs of all projects
Sep 14th, 2015 by Steven WaltersThe Explosive Growth of School Choice
It’s grown 78% in four years, now puts 32,100 kids in private schools
Sep 8th, 2015 by Steven WaltersHome Values Rising Amid Hot Market
Values have risen for 41 months, but have yet to match the 2008 peak.
Aug 31st, 2015 by Steven WaltersStories Legislators Tell Each Other
Sometimes personal stories told by legislators trump statistics or sound-bite speeches.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Steven WaltersBudget Included Big Changes on Taxes
Changes slash Alternative Minimum Tax on the wealthy and reduce “marriage penalty.”
Aug 17th, 2015 by Steven WaltersRealign the UW System?
Legislators consider realigning public colleges and universities.
Aug 10th, 2015 by Steven WaltersGet Ready for Gov. Kleefisch?
If Walkers wins the presidency or gets a federal appointment, Kleefisch must be ready to serve.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by Steven WaltersWill Walker Kill Government Accountability Board?
He risks having a new, untried agency run 2016 spring and fall presidential elections.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWhy Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters