The State of Politics

• Catching Up on Summer’s Political News

  Sep 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Summer’s over. Election looming. What do you need to know?

• 6 Senate Races Will Decide Party Control

  Aug 27th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.

• Counties Struggle With Opioid Costs

  Aug 20th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Ashland County asks voters for property tax hike to handle costs; referendum defeated.

• Remembering Mike Ellis

  Aug 6th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.

• ACLU Increases Its Impact

  Jul 30th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  More political activism and big boost in membership gives liberal group more clout.

• State Treasurer Race Heating Up

  Jul 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Suddenly voters care. Unusual interest and cash in the campaign.

• State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE

  Jul 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Pocan’s proposal not backed by Baldwin, most Democratic candidates for Congress

• School Safety Grants Stir Controversy

  Jul 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Critics charge Attorney General Schimel has mishandled grants from $100 million fund.

• Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State

  Jul 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Even Republicans disagree about the deal.

• Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform

  Jun 25th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.

• Fall Election Could Be Fascinating

  Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.

• Wisconsin Tribes Consider Sports Betting

  Jun 11th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Wisconsin's Constitution doesn't allow sports betting, but that could change.