The State of Politics
8 Questions About State Government
Think you know how our state Capitol works? Try answering these questions.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Steven WaltersWomen Politicians Still Face Double Standard
Getting more criticism and social media insults than men. 'We get attacked more.'
Dec 11th, 2023 by Steven WaltersSchimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate
He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Steven WaltersJustices Favoring New Legislative Maps Face Tough Questions
Must entire state be redistricted? And who should court ask to draw the maps?
Nov 27th, 2023 by Steven WaltersLeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Steven WaltersZiegler 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 Walters