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Need a morning update on news relevant to Wisconsin? Pat Kreitlow offers a blend of news, commentary, and reviews of state events to help Wisconsinites stay up-to-date. Whether light-hearted or hard-hitting, Pat’s topics are timely, to the point, and worth your time.
Question of the Week – January 18, 2026
January 23, 2026
What will be Wisconsin's legacy with data centers?
And they’re off: 7 Democratic candidates for WI governor hold first forum
January 22, 2026
Without big disagreements on top issues, gubernatorial hopefuls trumpet their varied experiences in leadership, public service, and different types of Wisconsin businesses.
Lt. Gov. Rodriguez wants to protect Wisconsin families… from ICE
January 21, 2026
President Trump’s masked police force claims a mandate to keep Americans safe from criminal immigrants, but an ongoing record of violence against community members prompted the gubernatorial candidate’s proposal.
What is gender affirming care, and why do conservatives want to destroy it?
January 14, 2026
Properly-informed professional gender affirming care can lead to lives of dignity unless blocked by misinformation and political coercion.
Evers makes one last ask of Republicans to take property tax relief seriously
January 13, 2026
Gov. Tony Evers says school districts were dealing with legislative underfunding long before the “400-year” veto GOP lawmakers blame for a record number of referendums.
Mandela Barnes says Tom Tiffany puts farm families on the back burner ‘time and time again’
January 12, 2026
Mandela Barnes calls Tiffany's rural record “ridiculous” as farmers face skyrocketing healthcare costs, a punishing trade war, unchecked corporate power, and attacks on migrant farm workers.
Is it time for a moratorium on AI data center construction in Wisconsin?
January 8, 2026
Candidate for governor Rep. Francesca Hong wants a pause on data center construction, citing bipartisan calls for more information about the impact on water and electric rates.
Sean Duffy claims credit for infrastructure bucks that actually came from Biden
January 8, 2026
Trump’s transportation secretary changed the name on federal grants, but they still came from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Wisconsin immigrant advocates say violence ‘must stop now,’ after ICE agent kills Minnesota woman
January 7, 2026
A Minneapolis woman observing immigration enforcement was shot and killed, raising criticism that ICE raids are “fueled by politics of racism, not public safety.”
Wisconsin leaders react to Trump’s regime change in Venezuela
January 5, 2026
Republicans in Congress say they support the president even though he failed to notify the legislative branch of government with the power to declare war.
President demands new ‘Trump battleships,’ throwing US and Wisconsin shipbuilding into chaos
December 23, 2025
After a canceled shipbuilding program in Marinette, Trump’s desire for namesake battleships could outsource the job to South Korea.
These were Wisconsin’s biggest political stories of 2025
December 22, 2025
Wisconsin top stories of 2025. A governor decides not to run. A judge is prosecuted by the president. Schools’ pleas are ignored, pushing property taxes higher. Farmers and families get rolled by Trump’s Washington.