The Whipple Federal Building is still drawing protesters, read more about it in my report from the Twin Cities, where I've been all week helping out with the @minnesotareformer.com minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/04/e...

Rep. William Penterman told the Examiner the UW MIA bill wasn't ready for "primetime" bc of GOP lawmakers' concerns about a partial veto. According to Evers' spokesperson, Evers had already committed ahead of today's meeting to not use his partial veto power on it as long as it didn't change.

Liam, 5, has been freed, but four other students from his school district remain detained in Texas. Two boys from his elementary school were taken Thurs “This isn’t something we are prepared or trained for. We’ve dedicated our lives to protecting + educating children,” school superintendent told me

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

Hundreds march in Madison, Milwaukee to protest Trump immigration enforcement. Coverage from @bspears.bsky.social & @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/30/h...

Hundreds march in Madison and Milwaukee to protest Trump administration's immigration crackdown via @bspears.bsky.social and @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/30/h...

The Minnesota Star Tribune, @mprnews.org @minnesotareformer.com , @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, @sahanjournal.bsky.social, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:

Bill would require more in-depth Black history instruction in Wisconsin schools. Via our Capitol reporter, @bspears.bsky.social

Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming protest at St. Paul church minnesotareformer.com/briefs/feds-...

Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:

Madison small businesses, residents and lawmakers show solidarity with Minnesota. @bspears.bsky.social follws up.

Don Lemon was arrested after the DOJ twice sought charges against him and was twice denied in federal courts. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...

Border Czar Tom Homan: ‘I’m staying ‘til the problem is gone’ minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/29/h...

President Donald Trump endorses Duffy’s son-in-law in Republican primary for 7th CD. Via @bspears.bsky.social

ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany gets President Donald Trump’s endorsement in GOP primary for governor. Via @bspears.bsky.social

"The person you see in your mind lying in that street is still a child. I’m sure his mother feels that way, too, or she sees him at every age all at once, including those he did not live to see."

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany gets Trump's endorsement for Wisconsin governor via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/28/u...

GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Josh Schoemann drops out after Trump endorses Tiffany via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/washi...

Wisconsin politicians react to Pretti shooting. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he hasn’t seen video. Via @bspears.bsky.social

Alex Pretti had a caring soul and was a role model, Green Bay Preble High School alumni remember. He would be the first to extend an invitation to people and someone who was unafraid to step up if students were being mean to each other." www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...

A new video contradicts the Trump administration's account of the Minneapolis shooting

The man killed by ICE was Alex Pretti, a 37-year old Minneapolis resident, UMN graduate, and licensed nurse. The Star Tribune with information we know at the moment: www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/24/a...

Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds Saturday morning @minnesotareformer.com reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/24/a...

President Trump's federal agents have been carrying out a brutal retribution campaign in Minnesota that’s violating the most basic freedoms of the United States minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/23/8...

Story here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/a...

Don't see this everyday. Here's Assembly Speaker Robin Vos & Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer announcing an agreement to get WisEye running. Includes placing state funds in a trust, using interest for operations. Wiseye would still have fundraising responsibilities + transparency requirements

Wisconsin Assembly hearing signals movement on long-delayed PFAS legislation via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/w...

Wisconsin Assembly passes bill to exempt tips and overtime from taxes via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/w...

Wisconsin's revenue estimates about $1.5B higher than expected via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisco...

Crowley, Tiffany lead fundraising in Wisconsin governor's race @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/c...

Wisconsin hospital funding uncertain; Democratic lawmakers call on U.S. Re. Derrick Van Orden to help via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wis-h...

Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social covers GOP efforts to limit DEI and the responses of Democrats, who criticize ‘attack’ on marginalized communities

McVan and the @minnereformer.com deserve a public service medal for their work over the last several weeks.

These are the arrests you’re not seeing minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/t...

Wisconsin GOP mixes up Black Democratic candidates for governor in social media post. @bspears.bsky.social has the story. buff.ly/F8PRTEK

He has one more year in office. What does @govevers.wisconsin.gov hope to accomplish? @bspears.bsky.social reports.

Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social covers hearing on legislation requiring Wisconsin schools to adopt policies on appropriate communication. State DPI is on board & worked with the authors. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/09/w...

An interesting divide among #Wisconsin republicans on cannabis/hemp. Some offer differing visions of how to regulate #hemp, others want a ban. Some want legalized medicinal #cannabis, but in a restrictive way because others in their party won't budge on ending prohibition.

After WisconsinEye, the state’s version of C-Span, went off the air in December, Republican lawmakers rediscovered rules that bar members of the public from making video and audio recordings of committee hearings and decided to start enforcing them. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/12/g...

Senate committee considers legislation on informing parents of name and pronoun changes. Via @bspears.bsky.social buff.ly/LegMeof

Senate President Mary Felzkowski confident GOP will hold majority in 2026. @bspears.bsky.social continues her year-end interviews with legislative leaders. buff.ly/OGGg22e

Wisconsin property taxpayers will see largest increase since 2018 @bspears.bsky.social reviews a recent report from the #WisconsinPolicyForum buff.ly/9d3KdYk

Democratic lawmakers propose bill to ensure schools get special ed funding at estimated rate via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/democ...

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...

News this morning: Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor, says the state needs to reject the “Washington Way” and get things done the “Wisconsin Way.” wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...

"When moms in Wisconsin and their babies are put at risk, their health and well-being is put at risk, because they do not have adequate health care in the year after they have given birth, it will be Robin Vos’ fault," Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said.

Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits. Via @fischler.bsky.social of our DC bureau team. buff.ly/jyis41i

Most recent update on SNAP payments

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates discuss Trump, data centers, AI and marijuana at first forum buff.ly/To6J1h4