The State of Politics
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
GOP Leaders Run Away from Same Sex Marriage Issue
Republicans who championed amendment barring gay marriages now avoid defending the measure.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Mud Fight for Attorney General?
The three Democrats running all have similar stands, so may have to attack each other to stand out.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Few Competitive Legislative Races
Redistricting has reduced the number of competitive districts for fall elections.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Voters Oppose Walker’s Run for President
That's what three straight polls show. But experts doubt it will impact governor’s race.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Barrett Blasts Suburbs on Low-Income Housing
Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee counties “systematically” keep out poor people, mayor charges.
May 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
