The State of Politics
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Steven Walters
What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?
Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session
GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?
It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid
Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail
Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin
Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor
Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
The Legislature’s Revolving Door
Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks
Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?
Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Steven Walters
