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Is This a New Era for Wisconsin Politics?

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Is This a New Era for Wisconsin Politics?
Does a new Democratic trifecta signal the end of Wisconsin's divisive politics?
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November 15, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Money Talks: The 2026 Elections

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November 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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A New Era, As Wisconsin Democratic Legislators Pick Two Women Leaders

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A New Era, As Wisconsin Democratic Legislators Pick Two Women Leaders
Greta Neubauer will be Assembly Speaker, Dianne Hesselbein will be Senate Majority Leader.
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November 12, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Wisconsin Legislature to be led by women for first time ever

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Wisconsin Legislature to be led by women for first time ever
Dianne Hesselbein was selected as Senate majority leader and Greta Neubauer as Assembly speaker, making history.
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November 13, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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SMH Second Wisconsin child dies of measles

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Second Wisconsin child dies of measles
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the pediatric measles-associated death on Friday. No further details were released to protect the privacy of the child and their family.
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November 14, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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So, now what?

Beyond the blue wave

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So, now what?
Democrats need to be cautious in how they proceed. The next two years should be about 2028.
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November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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How legislative control changes could affect constitutional amendments in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and other states

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November 12, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Wisconsin Democrats have their work cut out for them

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Commentary: Wisconsin Democrats have their work cut out for them • Wisconsin Examiner
Voters in the midterms expressed serious doubt about some of the core tenets of Republican philosphy; Democrats have a mandate for change.
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November 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Voters give some Wisconsin school districts a financial lifeline, others face dire cuts

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Voters give some Wisconsin school districts a financial lifeline, others face dire cuts
For some school districts, a referendum was the difference between staying open and dissolving.
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November 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Evers grants Wisconsin’s first commutations in decades

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Evers grants Wisconsin's first commutations in decades
Wisconsin's outgoing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is shortening the criminal sentences for more than a dozen people. The decision marks the first time that a Wisconsin governor has handed down commutati...
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November 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Wisconsin colleges lose federal childcare funding for student parents

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Wisconsin colleges lose federal childcare funding for student parents
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Wisconsin parents attending college will not have access to federal funding to help them pay for childcare.
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November 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Senate hopeful Scott Colom is a UW Law alum

Colom would be first Black senator from Mississippi since Reconstruction

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Senate hopeful Scott Colom is a UW Law alum
As a law school student, Colom competed in mock trial and won the popular vote to be one of two graduation speakers.
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November 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Impeach Sean Duffy for #PayToPlay #Corruption & House Ethics must investigate Mike Alfonso #WI07 as the #GOPCorruption beneficiary

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Donors to Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law See Huge Industry Boosts
Michael Alfonso is getting massive donations from transportation industry executives with no connection to the state he wants to represent.
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November 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Big shifts in Wisconsin voting continued in 2026, giving WisDems upper hand for now and future

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Big shifts in Wis voting continued in 2026, giving WisDems upper hand for now and future
If you just look at the red-blue county-level map of Wisconsin’s results in last week’s elections, and had no idea about population patterns...
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November 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Dear Donors,

Thank you for the big bucks to help send my son in law to Congress.

My budget request is now up $20 billion in 6 weeks.

We couldn't have done it without you,

Sean Duffy

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November 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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$700 Monthly Insurance Hikes Push Some Wisconsin Retirees Back To Work

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$700 Monthly Insurance Hikes Push Some Wisconsin Retirees Back To Work
ACA rate increases are forcing older residents to reconsider retirement plans and budgets for 2027 coverage.
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November 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation

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Mandela Barnes sues Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is suing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for defamation.
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November 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Sen. Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Lower Age of Medicare Eligibility to 50, Lower Health Care Costs

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Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Lower Age of Medicare Eligibility to 50, Lower Health Care Costs | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As her first bill after the Midterm election, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)...
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November 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Janesville passes ballot measure as part of national wave against data centers

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Janesville passes ballot measure as part of national wave against data centers
Janesville joined dozens of communities across the country last week in passing ballot measures that could restrict future data center development.
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November 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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#WIPolitics #WISen #USPolitics #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
baldwin.senate.gov Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 3d
What a disgrace to the service members who put their lives on the line for our country.
November 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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8 Takeaways from the 2026 Election in Wisconsin

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8 Takeaways from the 2026 Election in Wisconsin 🔓
NO PAYWALL: David Crowley wins by 8.2%, and Democrats sweep competitive races in the legislature on their way to their first trifecta in 16 years. Take a deep dive in our big, post-election breakdown.
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November 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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The Monroe School District Board is joining forces with southern Wisconsin schools to demand major changes in public school funding, highlighting the urgent need for better support for students and local taxpayers.

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Monroe school board endorses regional push for changes to Wisconsin school funding
The board endorsed a Southern Wisconsin Schools Collaborative position paper seeking changes to school funding. District leaders cited low revenue limits and inadequate special education reimbursement...
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November 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Wisconsin legislature shift could lead to marijuana legalization

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Wisconsin legislature shift could lead to marijuana legalization
A change in Wisconsin's legislature is expected to bring recreational marijuana legalization, with lawmakers considering regulations, business priorities, and lessons from other states.
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November 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Sean Duffy Interview Summary

No I won't apologize, because it's not our fault.

Well, yeah, we don't really know what happened.

But, sure, $50 billion will definitely fix it.

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November 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Democrats pick Hesselbein, Neubauer, to lead Wisconsin Legislature

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Democrats pick Hesselbein, Neubauer, to lead Wisconsin Legislature
A week after flipping the state Legislature, Wisconsin Democrats are settling into seats of power at the Capitol.
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November 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM