State Politics
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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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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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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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3 ways you can fight back against Trump’s election lies in Wisconsin
A weekly roundup of Wisconsin protests, political events, advocacy opportunities and ways to take action statewide. This week’s: Protecting voting rights and pushing back against President Donald Trump’s persistent but false election claims.
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Crowley gets back in the race for governor: ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself’
Gov. Tony Evers makes a surprise endorsement as the Milwaukee County Executive rejoins a race he’d left 10 days earlier, before the Rodriguez collapse.
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Sara Rodriguez drops out, David Crowley urged to restart his race for governor
The lieutenant governor describes the “betrayal” of a campaign manager who left her finances in shambles, while the Milwaukee County Executive who had endorsed Rodriguez sits on a healthy warchest.
