The State of Politics
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven WaltersAll They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven WaltersWhat Is State Doing About School Security?
$96.2 million for security upgrades and training. Has that addressed the problem?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Steven WaltersBig Decline in State’s ACA Recipients
State sees 15% decline, Milwaukee County 26% drop in those covered by Obamacare.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Steven WaltersWheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven WaltersBinge Drinking Cost County $594 Million
New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven WaltersNew Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven WaltersThe Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven WaltersOnline World Transforms Capitol Coverage
Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Steven WaltersTask Force Takes on Retirement “Crisis”
Huge numbers of older Wisconsin residents have little in retirement savings.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Steven WaltersThe Legacy of Morris Andrews
He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven WaltersA World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters