The State of Politics

The State of Politics: The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
The State of Politics

The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal

Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?

The State of Politics: Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?
The State of Politics

Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?

Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.

The State of Politics: Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races
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.

The State of Politics: Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight
The State of Politics

Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight

Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.

The State of Politics: Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground
The State of Politics

Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground

Better relations between governor and Legislature helps create three major proposals.

The State of Politics: How Will AI Affect Next Election?
The State of Politics

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

The State of Politics: Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
The State of Politics

Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

The State of Politics: Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans
The State of Politics

Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans

It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?

The State of Politics: Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate
The State of Politics

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.

The State of Politics: Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
The State of Politics

Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders

44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.

The State of Politics: Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms
The State of Politics

Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms

Seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Act 10, right-to-work, school choice laws.

The State of Politics: Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
The State of Politics

Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?

Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.