The State of Politics
Gerrymander Caused Women Assembly Losses?
27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Steven WaltersAdvice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven WaltersEvers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters7 Numbers At Issue in Election
Number of jobs, number of prisoners, dollars saved on roads, and more.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Steven WaltersVoters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven WaltersGovernor’s Race Enters Wishlist Phase
Walker and Evers promise increased spending for roads and schools, but haven’t said how to pay for them.
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Steven WaltersDoes Wisconsin Need an Alcohol Czar?
State struggles with host of issues involved in regulating the alcohol industry.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Steven WaltersHow Thompson Grew State Prisons
Number of prisoners rose from 4,867 to 20,536 under Gov. Thompson. Now he wants reform.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Steven WaltersThe Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven WaltersDemocratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Steven WaltersKimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven WaltersClash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing
“Dark store” loophole, levy limits and revenue options are looming issues at the Capitol.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Steven Walters