The State of Politics
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Legislature is One Big High School
Once you understand that, you realize why Republicans tolerated Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
New Champion of the City
New council president Michael Murphy is bluntly honest about state politicians in an interview.
Mar 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Walker Delays On Three Tough Issues
No decision before election on new Bucks arena, proposed Kenosha casino and how to fund new highway construction.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Blurry Line Between Political and Government Work
Elected officials often have two cell phones but still blur line between political and public business.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
10 Questions and Answers About Taxes
The April 15 deadline approaches. How will the Walker tax cuts will affect you?
Feb 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How Rogue Aides Can Ruin Politicians
Gov. Chris Christie’s problems are a lesson to every politician in Wisconsin.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Walker Says Act 10 Was About “Local Control”
Gearing up for election, he says controversial law helps school boards focus on education rather than “union grievances.”
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Rural Schools Want More Funding
Will this cut funding for urban schools like Milwaukee?
Jan 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Happy Days Are Here Again
Gov. Walker’s State-of-the-State speech will be singing a very positive song.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Steven Walters
