Wisconsin
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Aug. 10-16)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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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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Every Wisconsin bar featured on ‘Bar Rescue’ and where they are now
Wisconsin is brimming with bars and taverns, but “Bar Rescue,” a reality show with host Jon Taffer, has only visited the state a handful of times over the years.
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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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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Aug. 3-9)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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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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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.
