Politics Video: Barnes says Wisconsin needs a governor who fights for workers UpNorthNews Staff January 15, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, now-candidate for governor, says despite politicians’ attempts to drive a wedge between rural Wisconsin and its cities, some issues—like job loss, mergers, trade wars, and corporate cutbacks—are universal. READ MORE: Mandela Barnes says Tom Tiffany puts farm families on the back burner ‘time and time again’ Popular News Child Care Counts ends: What the funding cliff means for Wisconsin parents News One western Wisconsin Assembly race could shape the state’s future Politics Tom Tiffany says affordability is a priority, so what does his record say on gas and utilities? News Kenosha woman says Wisconsin’s abortion ban put her family through hell News Could an election denier be Wisconsin’s next governor? Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News Could an election denier be Wisconsin’s next governor? News Kenosha woman says Wisconsin’s abortion ban put her family through hell News Funding for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program about to expire News Here’s how they created a ‘$50 billion’ rural healthcare fund in a world of budget cuts News Rep. Pocan slams Pete Hegseth’s hypocritical anti-DEI policies
