Michael G. Ellis

The Legacy of Morris Andrews

He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Designating Highway Interchange, Changes to Motor Vehicle Licenses

Act 3 designates the interchange of I-41, U.S. Highway 6 10, and State Highway 441 in Winnebago County as the “Michael G. Ellis Memorial Interchange."

Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers

Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.

The Rise and Fall of Scott Walker

He accomplished much, then was consumed by an insular hubris.

Governor Walker Calls on Legislature to Pass Bill Naming Newly Constructed I-41/U.S. 10/ WIS 441 Interchange in Honor of Michael G. Ellis

Mike Ellis served the State of Wisconsin over the course of five decades.

Remembering Mike Ellis

He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.

Governor Walker Statement on the Passing of Former State Senate President Mike Ellis

"Tonette and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Mike Ellis."

Leah Vukmir Welcomes Your Hate

Or how to run for U.S. Senate in the land of scorched-earth politics.

Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers

School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.

Ellis, Prosser Say Raise the Gas Tax

Two former Republican leaders urge current leaders to stand up to Walker.

How Legislators Hide Controversial Bills

A 999 motion, designed for budget fixes, increasingly used to hide pet projects.

Five Years After Act 10

Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.

Bill Would Kill Nonpartisan Accountability Board

Proposal to replace GAB will effectively end its scrutiny of misconduct by legislators and state officials.

Longtime AFSCME Council 24 leader Marty Beil dead at 68

Conservative Power Rises in Senate

With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.

Why Walker Had to Cut UW Funding

His presidential ambitions left him with no other option.

More Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs

The number of women candidates running for state Capitol jobs is coming back.

Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash

Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.

Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?

It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.

The Coming War Against Common Core

Top priority for Republican legislators next year is to kill Common Core educational standards.

The Democratic Disadvantage

Republicans can continue to control the legislature with 46% of the statewide vote. How can Democrats overcome this edge?

John Doe Ruling Opens Door To Dark Money

Wealthy groups with unnamed donors could coordinate campaign ads with candidates they favor.

Businesses, Special Interests Got $600 Million in Tax Breaks

But two-thirds of $1.9 billion in Republican tax cuts went to families.

Making Sense of John Doe II

A guide to all the players, issues and judges' rulings.

Republicans Should Retain Legislature This Fall

Democrats hope to retake Senate but their chances don't look good.

Republicans Purge Their Elders

No matter how experienced, moderates willing to negotiate with Democrats are getting purged from the party.

Why Moderates Are Extinct

The retirement of Petri, Ellis and Cullen suggests neither party has room for moderates.

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.

Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!

Bill Broydrick's Window Replacement Co., new women political candidates, and a MacArthur genius comes to town.

How Walker Worries About Polls

His book shows he frequently adjusts strategy based on poll results.

Walker Faces Tough Choice on Kenosha Casino

Any decision he makes will anger some, and could affect his potential run for president.

How School Choice Got Expanded Statewide

Deal by GOP legislators and pushed by voucher lobbyists expanded it beyond Gov. Walker's proposal.

Legislative Musical Chairs

A new Republican leader and many other changes coming this fall.

The GOP’s Young Guns

Some of the newest Assembly Republicans, including four accountants, dictated the final budget.

Voucher Madness

Gov. Walker wants lots more choice schools, except in Republican districts. Why?

Selig Take A Hit

Washington Post Trashes Commissioner and Journal Communications. Plus: The Mea Culpa of Charles J. Sykes and Thompson’s Boycott of Miller Park.

Is the State Legislature Still a Men’s Club?

It was the gunfight at the Capitol corral and only men were invited.