The State of Politics

The State of Politics: Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
The State of Politics

Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’

Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.

The State of Politics: Poll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
The State of Politics

Poll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training

I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.

The State of Politics: 7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
The State of Politics

7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.

The State of Politics: Evers, Michels Split on Public Schools
The State of Politics

Evers, Michels Split on Public Schools

Evers wants $2 billion hike in K-12 school aid, Michels wants all the money for voucher schools.

The State of Politics: The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
The State of Politics

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

The State of Politics: Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
The State of Politics

Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels

Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.

The State of Politics: Army of Election Observers Expected in November
The State of Politics

Army of Election Observers Expected in November

Both political parties, and their supporters, are assembling huge numbers of election observers.

The State of Politics: Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?
The State of Politics

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

The State of Politics: Judges Writing New Election Rules
The State of Politics

Judges Writing New Election Rules

Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.

The State of Politics: Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
The State of Politics

Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?

Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?

The State of Politics: Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues
The State of Politics

Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues

Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.

The State of Politics: Roth, Rodriguez Battle For Lt. Governor
The State of Politics

Roth, Rodriguez Battle For Lt. Governor

The two could hardly be more different in their background, experience and political views.