The State of Politics
The Vast Gulf Between Evers, Legislators
A difference of at least $2.8 billion on how they want to spend historic surplus.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Steven WaltersIowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Steven WaltersState Grants Help 7,200 Businesses
Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Steven WaltersReferendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven WaltersState Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Steven WaltersDemocrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Steven WaltersPoll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Steven WaltersEvers, Michels Split on Public Schools
Evers wants $2 billion hike in K-12 school aid, Michels wants all the money for voucher schools.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Steven WaltersThe Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven WaltersSeven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Steven WaltersArmy of Election Observers Expected in November
Both political parties, and their supporters, are assembling huge numbers of election observers.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters