The State of Politics
Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races
State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight
Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground
Better relations between governor and Legislature helps create three major proposals.
May 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Will AI Affect Next Election?
Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.
May 22nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.
May 15th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans
It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?
May 8th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate
Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.
May 1st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms
Seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Act 10, right-to-work, school choice laws.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Wisconsin Became Wild West of Campaign Spending
In just 20 years quiet nonpartisan Supreme Court races turned into something ugly.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
