The State of Politics
State Surplus Will Help in Crisis
Evers veto of Republican tax cut saves expected surplus, means less financial stress.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Leaders Plead for 1% Sales Tax
Stark statistics presented at legislative hearing. But some GOP lawmakers unmoved.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Veto Keeps $392 Million in State Treasury
Evers and Republicans can’t agree on how to spend budget surplus.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Last Call for the Legislature
The rush to end session and go home for the year results in some ugly legislation.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away
So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle
Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps
Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Credits Lower Your Tax Bill
Reducing the pain of that end-of-year property tax bill you received.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters
