The State of Politics

• 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.

• Abrahamson’s Career from Dominator to Dissenter

  Jun 4th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Justice Shirley Abrahamson who joined the high court in 1976 and led the court for years, won't be running for another term.

• Six Questions for Democratic Convention

  May 28th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.

• A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again

  May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.

• Republicans Divided in Two Special Elections

  May 14th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Dueling ads in 1st Senate District slam both GOP candidates.

• 11 Bills the Legislature Killed

  May 7th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  2017-’18 losers include Tesla, Meteor Timber and a bill making sex with animals a felony.

• Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole

  Apr 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters

  Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.

• Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State

  Apr 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.

• Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign

  Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters

  He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.