The State of Politics
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Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?
Sep 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.
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Judges Writing New Election Rules
Sep 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.
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Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
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Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues
Aug 29th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.
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Roth, Rodriguez Battle For Lt. Governor
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
The two could hardly be more different in their background, experience and political views.
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Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off
Aug 15th, 2022 by Steven Walters
His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.
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Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor
Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?
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Evers Pledges ‘Clemency’ To Fight Abortion Ban
Aug 1st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?
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13 Questions For The Candidates
Jul 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The August 9 primary is four weeks away. What are the issues facing the candidates?
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How Governor’s Power Was Weakened
Jul 5th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Recent high court decision latest of several rulings reducing governor's power.
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Gas-Tax Holiday Isn’t Likely in Wisconsin
Jun 27th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. But a pause on state's gas tax is unlikely.
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Why Gableman Courts Controversy
Jun 20th, 2022 by Steven Walters
His latest blowup in the courtroom is part of a pattern.