The State of Politics

• Wisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded

  May 24th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  The fund, managed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, is ranked among the best in the nation.

• Hagedorn Is High Court’s Deciding Justice

  May 10th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Expected to be right-wing stalwart, he takes turns siding with Supreme Court's liberals and conservatives.

• Wisconsin Governments Getting $19.9 Billion In Federal Aid

  May 3rd, 2021 by Steven Walters

  New report warns: how state and local governments spend it could create later 'fiscal cliff.'

• All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal

  Apr 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.

• Legislature Often a Family Affair

  Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.

• Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid

  Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.

• Evers Raises Cash for Reelection Bid

  Apr 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  He has $3.3 million on hand, wants more. But is he definitely running for reelection?

• Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon

  Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.

• Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?

  Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.

• Fight Over $5 Billon in Federal Aid

  Mar 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Republican Legislature's bill gives it oversight over federal stimulus money. Evers intends to veto it.

• Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

  Mar 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

• Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

  Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters

  Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.