• Back-to-school Capitol Notes: How the WI governor's race can shape school funding, vouchers
    Aug 24 2026

    How will the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley impact school funding, voucher program and the legacy of education in Wisconsin politics?

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    15 mins
  • All you need to know about a Crowley v. Tiffany match up
    Aug 13 2026

    Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Congressman Tom Tiffany won their respective primaries. As we head into the general election, now what?

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    16 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Who will Democrats pick in the gubernatorial primary?
    Aug 7 2026

    Wisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to muscle their way into the lead Democratic gubernatorial spot.

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    17 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Musical chairs in the Wisconsin governor's race
    Jul 27 2026

    It's been a tumultuous past few weeks for Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race.

    First, as we discussed on the last Capitol Notes, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Then, Rodriguez discovered that her campaign manager was mismanaging campaign finances and Rodriguez dropped out the race. Then Crowley got back in and Gov. Tony Evers endorsed him.

    WUWM's Maayan Silver sat down with JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, to talk it through.

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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: The latest in the race for Wisconsin governor
    Jul 13 2026

    Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. There's still a crowded Democratic primary, what's next?

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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: AI and Wisconsin politics
    Jun 15 2026

    Wisconsin voters are concerned about AI. The state's politicians are jockeying to be the go-to leaders to assuage those fears.

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    14 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus
    May 18 2026

    Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates went bust last week in the Wisconsin Senate.

    Why was it signed off on by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders? Why were there supporters and critics on both sides? And will it rise again?

    These questions and more are answered on this week’s Capitol Notes.

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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms
    May 11 2026

    There were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?

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    13 mins