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The Changing Legislature
Study finds turnover of lawmakers has increased but challenges in party primaries have greatly declined.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly
Chief Flynn implores legislature to pass bill targeting illegal gun possession. Will Republicans respond?
Jun 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
John Doe Ruling Opens Door To Dark Money
Wealthy groups with unnamed donors could coordinate campaign ads with candidates they favor.
May 22nd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Republicans Should Retain Legislature This Fall
Democrats hope to retake Senate but their chances don't look good.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why Moderates Are Extinct
The retirement of Petri, Ellis and Cullen suggests neither party has room for moderates.
Apr 17th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Say Goodbye to the Party of Lincoln
State Sen. Dale Schultz retires, shaking his head at how the Republican Party has changed.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Watered-Down Bill Protecting Bicyclists Passes
Tougher bill to protect bicyclists and pedestrians had broad bipartisan support but a few Republicans prevented passage.
Apr 4th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Nine Bills That Got Killed
Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Legislature is One Big High School
Once you understand that, you realize why Republicans tolerated Assembly Majority Leader Bill Kramer.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Open Records Are Important
Moves to make government records less accessible are well-meant -- but wrong.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Will Grothman Kill Mental Health Reform Bill?
Bill has overwhelming bipartisan support but Sen. Grothman runs committee that can stall it.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
