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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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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.
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Jacob Misiorowski makes more history in Brewers’ 11-2 rout of Rockies
With one of the most dominant starts out of the gate ever by a starting pitcher, Misiorowski rode his electric fastball and struck out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced in an 11-2 pounding of the Rockies.
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Question of the Week: A healthy victory or a squeaker in the primary for governor?
With five active Democratic gubernatorial candidates, will the primary victor barely win or barely break a sweat? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 23.
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Ben Wikler says his Wisconsin lessons on local organizing can help make big changes nationally
The former state Democratic Party chair has a new book, “This Is The Plan,” that emphasizes how community activism can create the ripples that address everyday issues and create lasting reforms.
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Wisconsin governor candidates react after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
Gov. Tony Evers calls for “transparency and accountability” after officer fatally shoots man with knife.
