The State of Politics
Confusion Reigns on Campaign-Finance Law
Court rulings leaves state regulators reeling and candidates mystified.
May 19th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Businesses, Special Interests Got $600 Million in Tax Breaks
But two-thirds of $1.9 billion in Republican tax cuts went to families.
May 12th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Not a Leader in Drunken Driving?
New study says other states are worse. But experts say Wisconsin still has far to go on this issue.
May 5th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Even GOP Speaker Gets Attacked From Right
Robin Vos challenged by conservative who says he’s soft on secession. Seriously.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Purge Their Elders
No matter how experienced, moderates willing to negotiate with Democrats are getting purged from the party.
Apr 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
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
