The State of Politics
Ziegler Still Pushing for Courts Security Agency
Chief Justice warns that courts must do a better job handling mentally ill offenders.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Steven WaltersMajor Changes Loom To Wisconsin’s Elections
And they're proposed in an election year that is already predicted to be "rocky."
Nov 6th, 2023 by Steven WaltersHow Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight
Despite their names sometimes percolating, one member even missed the vote while on a trip to Israel.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven WaltersWhy Protasiewicz Decided Not to Recuse
Her 47-page decision makes strong argument against any justice recusing.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Steven WaltersSenate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Steven WaltersFinal Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin
Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Steven WaltersParties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting
Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Steven WaltersGraying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut
Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Steven WaltersTax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven WaltersSoaring Home Prices Squeeze First-Time Buyers
Many Millennials priced out. Evers cites workforce crisis, lack of housing for workers.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Steven WaltersNew Court Majority Changes Target Chief Justice Ziegler
Is it revenge for conservatives' past overthrow of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson?
Aug 7th, 2023 by Steven Walters