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🚨𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️

#Appleton: #NoKings is turning protest into voter power. 👑🚫🗳️

Two events today will focus on turnout, early voting, and making sure voters have a plan before Nov. 3.

Because democracy works better when people actually show up.

#Wisconsin #VoteBlue
Appleton No Kings events hope to inspire early voting
Separate gatherings at Appleton's City Park, Houdini Plaza will join No Kings 'Nationwide Day of Action,' encourage early voting
www.appletontoday.com
October 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
17 days. 📆

Registering to vote? Wisconsin requires proof of residence.

Check the accepted documents ahead of time instead of discovering at the counter that the thing you brought isn’t what you needed.

#Wisconsin #VoteBlue
October 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
😂😂😂 Her ass got Scarsmuccied!
NEW RECORD: Katie Zacharia was fired today after just 5 days on the job — cutting Anthony Scaramucci’s infamous 10-day tenure in half.

The Mooch has officially been out-Mooched.
October 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
#Wisconsin's 8th District: #TonyWied wants to continue Trump's agenda. #RickCrosson says Congress needs to check presidential power.

Meanwhile, Wied faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded TV ads and stock trades.

Their October 22 debate should be interesting. Bring the receipts! 👀
Republican incumbent Tony Wied faces Democrat Rick Crosson in northeast Wisconsin Congressional race
Republican Tony Wied of De Pere is running for reelection to represent northeast Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District against Democrat Rick Crosson of Green Bay.
www.wpr.org
October 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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October 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
#Microsoft is reducing its planned #MountPleasant #DataCenters from 9 to 7. Sounds like a smaller project, right?

Nope! Total building space is growing from 5.2M to 5.8M square feet. 😲

Fewer buildings. MORE development. Don't let the headline fool you.

#Wisconsin
Microsoft planning to build fewer data centers at sprawling Mount Pleasant campus 
Microsoft is planning to build fewer data centers at its sprawling complex in Mount Pleasant.
www.wpr.org
October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
18 days. 📆

Wisconsin voting vocabulary lesson: proof of residence and photo ID are 𝗻𝗼𝘁 the same thing.

Different documents serve different purposes.

Know what you need before you go.

myvote.wi.gov?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Badger+State+Breakdown&utm_campaign=publer

#Wisconsin
October 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Three weeks before Election Day, the #Wisconsin #ElectionsCommission received a letter containing suspicious 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿.

Similar mailings have targeted election offices nationwide.

The powder in Wisconsin tested harmless. The intimidation concern isn't.

#Election2026
Letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to Wisconsin Election Commission, other offices nationwide
The Wisconsin Elections Commission said in a statement that it received a letter and the white powder enclosed in it was not hazardous, according to tests.
www.wpr.org
October 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
#Wisconsin's open Senate District 25 has an interesting candidate.

#Democrat #CharlyRay wants better school funding, Medicaid expansion, legalized cannabis, and local control over data centers. 👏🏽

He also helped bring #BayfieldCounty's #DataCenter #Moratorium forward.
Democrat Charly Ray seeks open northwest Wisconsin Senate seat with focus on schools, healthcare
Charly Ray of Bayview, a member of the Bayfield County Board, is the Democratic candidate for the open 25th District Senate seat in November's 2026 election.
www.wpr.org
October 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
#Wisconsin's CD7 #Republican #MichaelAlfonso is #SeanDuffy's son-in-law, registered to vote at Duffy's house, and openly campaigns on delivering Trump's MAGA agenda. 🤨

Meanwhile, #Democrat #FredClark is emphasizing government accountability.

Quite the contrast. 👀

#VoteBlue
A MAGA loyalist and self-described independent Democrat vie for 7th Congressional seat
Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark are near-opposites in the race for the open 7th Congressional District seat.
www.wpr.org
October 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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October 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
GOOD! 👏🏽

#Appleton ended its #FlockSafetyContract, and now officials are considering restrictions on ALL automated license plate readers.

Because replacing one surveillance company with another solves absolutely nothing.

Our streets shouldn't be tracking systems.

#Wisconsin
After ending Flock contract, Appleton moves to limit ALPR tech
Council committee advances measure to severely limit city's ability to use license-plate-reading cameras
www.appletontoday.com
October 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
19 days. 📆

Miss yesterday’s online/mail registration deadline? You still have options.

Wisconsin allows later in-person registration and Election Day registration with the required documentation.

#Wisconsin #VoteBlue
October 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
#KenoshaCounty voted 22–0 for a #BatteryStorage #Moratorium. Now a developer is seeking state approval for a 200-MW facility in #Wheatland. 😤

Residents have safety concerns, and local officials are pushing back.

Who gets the final say: the community or state regulators? 🤷🏽‍♀️

#Wisconsin
Kenosha County battery proposal draws pushback from residents, local officials
Residents and local officials in Kenosha County are pushing back on a utility-scale standalone battery project being proposed in the town of Wheatland.
www.wpr.org
October 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Heartbreaking news from #SaukCounty. ☹️

Six people, including a child, died in a #PlaneCrash near #Wisconsinhashtag/WisconsinDells" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#WisconsinDells Tuesday night.

The pilot reported ice forming on the aircraft before contact was lost.

Investigators are still determining what happened.

#Wisconsin
NTSB releases preliminary details on Sauk County plane crash that killed 6
The National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary information Wednesday in a Sauk County plane crash that killed six people.
www.wmtv15news.com
October 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Rural #Wisconsin #farmers are raising concerns about rising costs, healthcare, and the future of family farms.

#RebeccaCooke is putting those issues at the center of her rematch with #DerrickVanOrden in CD3.

Their first #debate is October 20. Let's hear some answers. 🗣️
Cooke tries to pick off rural votes in second effort to flip Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District • Wisconsin Examiner
Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running again to unseat Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Congress, appealing to her plans to help rural voters.
wisconsinexaminer.com
October 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Nine #WausharaCountySheriff's employees 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 $𝟮,𝟳𝟬𝟬 to #ZachGunderson's campaign to become their boss. 🤨

Legal? Yes. But who's watching for favoritism, promotions, or pressure on employees?‍

A badge shouldn't come with political IOUs. 😤

#Wisconsin
At least 9 Waushara Co Sheriff's employees donated to GOP candidate
Sgt. Zach Gunderson won the Republican Party’s primary for Waushara County Sheriff. He faces Democrat Nina Monacelli in the November general election.
thebadgerproject.org
October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Another week, another #Line5 problem. 🤦🏽‍♀️

#Wisconsin #DNR says #Enbridge committed 𝟳 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including 𝟴 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of its waterways and wetlands permit.

How many spills, leaks, and violations are enough? 🤷🏽‍♀️

#ShutItDown
Wisconsin DNR notifies Enbridge of alleged violations on Line 5 reroute
Wisconsin environmental regulators have notified Enbridge of seven alleged violations of state environmental laws on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.
www.wpr.org
October 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
#Wisconsin’s mailed #AbsenteeBallots are down about 30% from this point in 2022.

But don’t mistake that for voters checking out.

Clerks are preparing for 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 in-person absentee voting as voters worry about getting ballots through the mail on time.

Early voting starts Oct. 20.

#VoteBlue
Absentee ballots mailed to Wisconsin clerks down roughly 30 percent compared to 2022
Wisconsin election officials say a loss of trust in the U.S. Postal service is likely behind a roughly 30 percent decline in the number of absentee ballots received three weeks ahead of the November election.
www.wpr.org
October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This is a good direction. 👍🏽

#DavidCrowley is proposing actual guardrails for #AI and #BigTech: 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for kids, limits on targeted ads, penalties for scam ads, and stronger fraud enforcement.

Innovation is fine. A free-for-all isn't.

#Wisconsin
David Crowley proposes AI safety policies for youth, seniors
As lawmakers, scientists and even some tech leaders warn about the risks of unfettered use of artificial intelligence, Wisconsin's Democratic candidate for governor is proposing a series of AI regulations.
www.wpr.org
October 14, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Campaign mailers are lovely. Congressional voting records are more useful.

In #WI01, #BryanSteil’s votes and #MitchellBerman’s proposals reveal differences on healthcare, voting rules, and stock trading.

I followed the receipts in my latest article.

#Wisconsin
Steil vs. Berman: What's at Stake in Wisconsin's 1st?
Healthcare, household costs, voting rights, and a few uncomfortable questions about money in politics. Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District has plenty to unpack before November 3.
badgerstatebreakdown.substack.com
October 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
20 days. 📆

TODAY is Wisconsin’s 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 to register online or by mail.

Miss it? Don’t panic—Wisconsin also allows later in-person registration, including at the polls on Election Day.

#Wisconsin #VoteBlue
October 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
If you’re still getting to know #DavidCrowley, this is worth a watch.

I’ve been paying close attention to what he’s actually proposing for Wisconsin—not just campaign slogans—and I think voters should hear directly from him.

Give it a watch. 👇🏽

#Wisconsin #VoteBlue
MAGA plot to HIJACK key swing state exposed
-- David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the campaign🤝 Become a Member: https://ww...
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#TomTiffany wants #Wisconsin to see a friendly, folksy conservative.

His record? 2020 election objections, a six-week abortion ban, weakened mining protections, and Scott Walker's anti-union agenda.

That's quite a résumé behind the "friendly" campaign ads. 😐

#VoteBlue #VoteDavidCrowley
Tom Tiffany's conservative record dates back years in state and federal politics
As he runs for governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced himself to voters as a get-along kind of conservative, but his lengthy record in the state Legislature and Congress tells a different story.
www.wpr.org
October 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I saw #BradSmith speak with #Crowley last Wednesday and liked what I heard!

Now he's challenging #GlennGrothman in WI-06.

Smith wants stronger congressional oversight of Trump, while Grothman says welfare reform is his top priority.

Let's all vote to flip this seat blue!

#VoteBradSmith!
Republican US Rep. Glenn Grothman faces Democrat Brad Smith in race for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District
Democrat Brad Smith of Mequon, a National Guard veteran and political newcomer, is trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Glenbeulah, who has represented Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District for more than a decade.
www.wpr.org
October 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM