The State of Politics

• State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic

  Nov 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.

• How Will Legislature Investigate Election?

  Nov 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?

• Can Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?

  Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.

• $1 Million Legislative Races Now Common

  Nov 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters

  For a job paying $52,000. This year the Democrats are out-spending Republicans.

• Will Evers Run for Second Term?

  Oct 19th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  He’s had no time to think about that, he says. Why his reelection won’t be easy.

• GOP Once Bypassed Governor on Redistricting

  Oct 12th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  That was in 1960s and high court struck it down. Will we see repeat of this battle next year?

• 4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene

  Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.

• Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers

  Sep 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.

• Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor

  Sep 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.

• Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?

  Sep 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?

• State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test

  Sep 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters

  End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.

• WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate

  Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters

  Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.