The State of Politics
Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven WaltersFirst State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven WaltersPandemic Jobless Benefits Meant ‘Less Stress.’
An average worker talks about importance of pandemic benefits for unemployed.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded
The fund, managed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, is ranked among the best in the nation.
May 24th, 2021 by Steven WaltersHagedorn Is High Court’s Deciding Justice
Expected to be right-wing stalwart, he takes turns siding with Supreme Court's liberals and conservatives.
May 10th, 2021 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Governments Getting $19.9 Billion In Federal Aid
New report warns: how state and local governments spend it could create later 'fiscal cliff.'
May 3rd, 2021 by Steven WaltersAll Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal
Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Steven WaltersLegislature Often a Family Affair
Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven WaltersEvers Raises Cash for Reelection Bid
He has $3.3 million on hand, wants more. But is he definitely running for reelection?
Apr 5th, 2021 by Steven WaltersLegislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon
Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven WaltersWill State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters