The State of Politics
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Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
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Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
May 16th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
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Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
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The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
May 2nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.
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How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
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Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
Apr 18th, 2022 by Steven Walters
400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.
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Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
Apr 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.
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Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
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Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
Mar 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.
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Little Change In Voting Rules For April
Mar 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.
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Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
Mar 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.
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How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic
Mar 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
It will be an issue in the election: A review of his record shows a very active governor.