The State of Politics
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What Is State Doing About School Security?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven Walters
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
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Big Decline in State’s ACA Recipients
Dec 9th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State sees 15% decline, Milwaukee County 26% drop in those covered by Obamacare.
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Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
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Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million
Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.
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New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
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The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
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Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage
Nov 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.
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Task Force Takes on Retirement “Crisis”
Oct 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Huge numbers of older Wisconsin residents have little in retirement savings.
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The Legacy of Morris Andrews
Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.
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A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
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Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
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Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
Sep 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.
