The State of Politics
PSC Questions Cost of Cutting Emissions
Public Service Commissioner Nowak warns federal carbon-emission rule could cost $20 billion. But is the estimate accurate?
Sep 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Transportation Funding Problem Grows
The next state budget could face a $600 million transportation fund deficit.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Battle Over the Wheel Tax
Local governments want to pass them for road maintenance, but state legislators may try to stop this.
Aug 25th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Low-Turnout Election Had Big Results
For first time, voters could elect two female candidates to top state-wide offices.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
State Workers Now Contribute Twice as Much for Benefits
Will this be an issue in gubernatorial campaign?
Aug 4th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Will Walker Face a Budget Deficit?
Drop in tax collections could cause shortfall -- and a campaign issue for Burke.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wide-Open Battle for 19th Assembly District
Four talented candidates battling for open district which runs from Bay View to East Side.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Coming War Against Common Core
Top priority for Republican legislators next year is to kill Common Core educational standards.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Kill Covenant Grants for College Students
Doyle program rewarded high school students with good grades, but program is being phased out.
Jun 30th, 2014 by Steven Walters
