State Politics
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Say ‘Flock off’ to ALPRs in Wisconsin
Flock cameras are popping up across Wisconsin. Read more about automated license plate readers and how to take action against this AI-powered surveillance.
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David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
DecisionDeskHQ called the race for Crowley shortly after 1 a.m. local time. He leads State Rep. Francesca Hong by roughly 4,000 votes with more than 95% of votes counted.
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New WI governor poll: Hong still has a 2-to-1 advantage over Crowley in Democratic primary
Respondents to last week’s UpNorthNews poll were contacted after Mandela Barnes dropped out of the race. Not enough moved to Crowley to change Hong’s advantage.
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This week’s “Do Something!” calendar: Join the fight for voting rights with League of Women Voters of Wisconsin on Aug. 8
Fight against Trump’s attacks on voting rights. Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s “Unite & Rise for Voting Rights” on Aug. 8 .
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7 key Wisconsin primary election matchups to watch
The August 11 primary election is highlighted by the Democratic race for governor, but there are plenty of other races at the state, legislative, and congressional levels that could have a big impact.
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Dropped anchor: GOP lawmakers let Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson conservation program expire
Wisconsin’s 37-year-old conservation and recreation grant program expired June 30 after Senate Republicans pulled their own reauthorization bill and voted down a one-year extension, leaving parks, trails, and boat launches in all 72 counties without the state matching dollars they’ve relied on for decades.
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Question of the Week: Tax the rich? Starting where?
The candidates for Wisconsin governor were asked about pledges to raise taxes on the highest income brackets. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 30.
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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.
