The State of Politics

• Top 10 Political Stories of 2016

  Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?

• Republicans Will Review Recount Process

  Dec 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Though it went smoothly, Vos and Walker may want changes in the law.

• Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal

  Dec 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.

• Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red

  Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.

• Robin Vos The Mythbuster

  Nov 28th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Report he commissioned punctures “myths” offered by Walker, GOP, against more highway spending.

• How Trump Could Change Wisconsin

  Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.

• The Incredible Decline of Democrats

  Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.

• Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail

  Nov 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.

• Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate

  Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.

• Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?

  Oct 24th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.

• Recent Deaths Shake State Capitol

  Oct 17th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Suicide of Rick Gudex makes three prominent deaths in 13 months.

• ”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes

  Oct 10th, 2016 by Steven Walters

  Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.