Has the political landscape around Wisconsin’s K-12 education funding now changed? For years, the pathway to increasing state aid was blocked by partisan gridlock. The 2026 midterm election results yielded a monumental shift: Democrats have flipped and taken the majority in the Wisconsin state legislature, capturing control of both the state Senate and state Assembly. Rep. Christian Phelps of Eau Claire said governing in a trifecta will be a different environment and more ideas will be listened to. ✏️/🎥: Salina Heller
