Politics
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Tom Tiffany’s MAGA ties could cost him Wisconsin
With former election denier Tom Tiffany vying for governor, top Republicans running for office in the state have shown continued support for Trump—even as the president’s approval hits a record low.
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Question of the Week: Your first bill as governor
There’s no “all of the above” option here. If you became governor, where would you start? It’s our newslettter question for October 15.
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Crowley outlines priorities to ‘put more money in people’s pockets’
In an UpNorthNews Live appearance, Crowley spelled out ways he would tackle the affordability issues that Republicans have denied or even mocked.
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This new batch of school referendums might help change the WI legislature
Education advocates hope voters say yes to school referendums and no to the legislators who’ve been underfunding schools for 18 years.
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Wisconsin groups try to anticipate the many ways Trump could try to interfere with the November election
From the US Capitol to small groups in rural communities, Americans are preparing to call attention to — or perhaps physically resist — efforts to intimidate voters, interfere with vote counting, or even seize ballots.
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Question of the Week: Election interference
For all of President Trump’s efforts to undermine confidence in past elections, is he brazen enough to attempt election interference while the Nov. 3 voting is in progress? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Oct. 8.
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Hate talking politics? Focus conversations on shared values instead
It’s important not to shy away from politics. There are ways to talk about important issues that promote ideals, ideas, and candidates that are downright neighborly.
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Question of the Week: Uncomfortable conversations?
There’s a different environment out there for political conversations these days. Are you a participant or do you withdraw? It’s our newsletter question for October 1.
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Healthcare: Crowley promotes BadgerCare, Tiffany touts price transparency
Wisconsin’s candidates for governor have different ideas to reduce healthcare costs, with Crowley wanting to expand coverage and Tiffany promoting price competition.
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Van Orden campaigns on a stock trading ban that isn’t a full ban
The 3rd District congressman says challenger Rebecca Cooke is lying about his record, but he may be the one taking liberties with what his bill would do.
