The State of Politics
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal
Apr 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.
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Legislature Often a Family Affair
Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.