The State of Politics
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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.
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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?
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.