The State of Politics

• Can Democrats Retake State Senate?

  May 11th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.

• Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?

  May 4th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  WEDC director still hasn’t been approved by Senate, but has vital role in state’s economy.

• Will Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?

  Apr 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.

• Politicians Need Virus-Weary Voters’ Signatures

  Apr 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  How can candidates get nomination papers signed and maintain social distance?

• Many Heroes Amid Election Chaos

  Apr 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  The most decentralized election system in America struggled but showed heroism.

• State Budget Needs Major Repairs

  Apr 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Everything has changed since two-year budget passed in July.

• Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out

  Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.

• State Surplus Will Help in Crisis

  Mar 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Evers veto of Republican tax cut saves expected surplus, means less financial stress.

• Milwaukee Leaders Plead for 1% Sales Tax

  Mar 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Stark statistics presented at legislative hearing. But some GOP lawmakers unmoved.

• How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?

  Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.

• Veto Keeps $392 Million in State Treasury

  Mar 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Evers and Republicans can’t agree on how to spend budget surplus.

• Who Will Turn Out for April Election?

  Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.