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Mandela Barnes exits the governor’s race: ‘It’s become very clear who our nominee is going to be’
The former lieutenant governor did not endorse frontrunner Rep. Francesca Hong nor did he back David Crowley as a last-ditch Hong alternative.
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Mom on a mission: Can District 88 flip the Wisconsin Assembly?
Brandy Tollefson, a working mother of three and school board treasurer from De Pere, is running as a Democrat for Wisconsin’s 88th Assembly District in a high-stakes effort to flip the seat and shift control of the Wisconsin State Assembly to a Democratic majority.
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Here’s your “Do Something!” calendar: Get ready for the Wisconsin primary election
Mark your calendar with these key voter deadlines for Wisconsin’s 2026 primary election, taking place August 11.
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No direct attacks on Hong in the only TV debate among WI Democrats running for governor
The five-candidate field showed few differences in their quest to prove who would be best to prevent Rep. Tom Tiffany from putting the governor’s office in Republican control.
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Wisconsin is among 9 states avoiding SNAP penalties after state investment
Wisconsin is one of nine states that won’t have to pay new federal penalty fees for the state’s FoodShare program. The penalties come from the Big Beautiful Bill that Republicans passed last year.
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As data centers strain Wisconsin’s grid, advocates point to clean energy wins and a lingering policy gap
Wisconsin has no clean energy mandate, no integrated resource plan, and data centers straining its grid. But solar and wind projects keep clearing approval, while a 2025 state ruling has already helped landlords save $43,000 a year on utility bills.
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Marquette poll finds Hong continues to lead Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial field
Francesca Hong remains as the frontrunner in the new Marquette University Law School poll.
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Milwaukee cocktail bar named one of best in US. Here’s what sets it apart
USA TODAY has named this Milwaukee cocktail bar as one of the 38 USA TODAY Bars of the Year for 2026.
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NEW POLL: Francesca Hong takes a commanding lead in Democratic primary for governor
An UpNorthNews/Main Street Action poll shows the democratic socialist from Madison has tapped into voters’ dissatisfaction with traditional politics—including places beyond the usual liberal enclaves.
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EXCLUSIVE: Poll of Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor drops Tuesday
We co-sponsored a poll of the Democratic primary for governor, conducted by State Navigate. We’re sharing the results Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Central.
