The State of Politics

The State of Politics: Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
The State of Politics

Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.

The State of Politics: The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
The State of Politics

The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers

Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.

The State of Politics: How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The State of Politics

How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight

The impact is huge. How did it happen?

The State of Politics: Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
The State of Politics

Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis

400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.

The State of Politics: Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
The State of Politics

Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections

Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.

The State of Politics: Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
The State of Politics

Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations

Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.

The State of Politics: Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
The State of Politics

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

The State of Politics: Little Change In Voting Rules For April
The State of Politics

Little Change In Voting Rules For April

After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.

The State of Politics: Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
The State of Politics

Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor

Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.

The State of Politics: How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic
The State of Politics

How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic

It will be an issue in the election: A review of his record shows a very active governor.

The State of Politics: School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators
The State of Politics

School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators

Republican bill removes all limits on voucher program, as Democrats predict huge costs.

The State of Politics: Bill To End State Income Tax Debated
The State of Politics

Bill To End State Income Tax Debated

Republican and research center push it. Democrat and LFB report raise doubts.