The State of Politics

• Ellis, Prosser Say Raise the Gas Tax

  Jul 31st, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Two former Republican leaders urge current leaders to stand up to Walker.

• We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million

  Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.

• Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?

  Jul 17th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.

• John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse

  Jul 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.

• Medicaid’s Future A Key Campaign Issue

  Jul 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Republicans want big cuts. Democrats don’t. Likely issue in 2018.

• Democrats Still Need a Clear Message

  Jun 26th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Yes, GOP gerrymandering matters. But they also have stronger candidates and message.

• Polling Lists Could Go Digital

  Jun 19th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”

• MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan

  Jun 12th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.

• Governor’s Race Influences Budget

  Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.

• Choice Schools Still Being Debated

  May 30th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.

• Bill Pushed by Odd Couple

  May 22nd, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Polar opposites back “Mobility grants” to help unemployed move to get jobs.

• Kooyenga Flat Tax Rejected

  May 15th, 2017 by Steven Walters

  Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.