The State of Politics
Cut Income Tax or Property Tax?
While deficit looms, Republican leaders and lobbyists fight over which tax to cut.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
New Legislators Learning the Ropes
25 new members of the state Assembly could change state politics. But first they need to learn all the rules and rituals.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats
They voted for Walker yet support accepting federal Medicaid increase and raising minimum wage.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
School Choice Group Attacked Democrats
The group spent $850,000. Democratic Rep. Wright blames their late, “false” ads for her loss.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Steven Walters
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Republican Revolution Part II
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a really big agenda for Wisconsin. It reads like a papal encyclical.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
12 Issues Where Burke and Walker Disagree
From abortion to iron mining, and from public unions to public schools, the candidates differ greatly.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
The 10 Most Expensive State Programs
How does the state spend its money? And how might you change this?
Oct 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Want to Purge GAB Director
Government Accountability Director Kevin Kennedy must go, says Robin Vos. Why?
Oct 20th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How to Change the State Tax Burden
New report proposes reducing property and income taxes by broadening the sales tax.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Remembering Neil Shively
The longtime Milwaukee Sentinel Capitol bureau chief was a true character, and an inspiration to other journalists.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
