The State of Politics
Why Republicans Push ‘Flat’ Income Tax
Could mean big increases for lower and middle income taxpayers.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins
Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
High Court Race Divides Republicans
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators
A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses
Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Poll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
