Republican businessman Bill Berrien drops out of race for governor wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/repub...

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is pausing abortion services due to Trump legislation. Via @bspears.bsky.social buff.ly/LUlSu7w

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, gubernatorial hopeful, holds first campaign event. @bspears.bsky.social reeports from Wausau. buff.ly/TAOJKWS

Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Republican primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social has the story this morning, will be in Wausau for his event this evening. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/23/w...

State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor

GOP bill to fund veterans housing program gets hearing, but not in time to stop closures. The latest from @bspears.bsky.social  wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/19/g...

In her State of the Schools address, Superintendent Jill Underly pulls no punches, calling the Trump administration the ‘biggest school-yard bully.’ @bspears.bsky.social reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/19/s...

State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/18/s...

State Sen. Kelda Roys says she’ll combat ‘extremists’ as she enters Democratic primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social reports.

As Democrats seek to flip the Wisconsin State Senate, primaries shape up in two target districts. @bspears.bsky.social looks at the races

@bspears.bsky.social is at the Capitol today, where lawmakers held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk

Veterans’ housing sites are set to close in a month. A bipartisan fix appears out of reach. @bspears.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/BtSNKoE

State of Working Wisconsin report warns that Trump administration polices are undercutting the economy and Wisconsin workers via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/01/r...

Health professionals discuss harms from abortion restrictions in Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/27/h...

Wisconsin Democrats propose gun safety bill banning concealed carry on college campuses @bspears.bsky.social reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/27/d...

@bspears.bsky.social profiles the beer vendor making an unorthodox run for governor of Wisconsin wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/25/w...

With ‘no tax on tips’ out of the budget, Wisconsin lawmakers turn to bill mirroring federal law. @bspears.bsky.social reports on a GOP bill that does what @govevers.wisconsin.gov proposed in the budget before it was pulled out. buff.ly/LohlY1S

Fight over rulemaking power escalates after Evers bypasses Legislature wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/21/f...

If elected, the lieutenant gov's office would be Godlewski's 3rd statewide position. “I’m not running for this office because I need another title,” she said. “I want to be a part of the team that’s not only going to win but is actually going to deliver for the state of Wisconsin.”

Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social looks at what's ahead for Wisconsin's budgets now that the surplus has largely been spent on a combination of tax cuts and some new spending. buff.ly/xCAcg8u

Milwaukee Police Chief Norman parries questions during tense press club luncheon. @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports from Milwaukee. buff.ly/Ke9BFwb

I'm big a fan of this article by @liamberan.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/cover-s...

Last time a governor served nonconsecutive terms in Wisconsin was *checks notes* the 1930s

Trump admin cancels $75 million in climate grants to Wisconsin, data shows. @henry-redman.bsky.social talks to leaders of some of the affected projects.

Wisconsin health department confirms nine measles cases, urges families to get vaccinated. bspears.bsky.social hears from health officials about the cluster of cases and lagging vaccination rates.

ICYMI: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 Democratic primary race for governor, others still considering. @bspears.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/VLgHwYH

Lawmaker pushes again for Wisconsin task force on missing and murdered Black women and girls. @bspears.bsky.social reports.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 Democratic primary race for governor, others still considering. @bspears.bsky.social has the goods. buff.ly/VLgHwYH

Gov. Tony Evers isn't running; open race for governor incoming

GOP lawmakers take aim at Evers' partial veto from the last budget via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/lawma...

Provider to close her family child care program, but won’t leave advocacy. @erikgunn.bsky.social profiles a prominent activist for ongoing support for providers. buff.ly/7ig8Abp

@bspears.bsky.social reports on Robyn Vining's state Senate bid and Democrats' plans to try to win a "trifecta" in Wisconsin wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/18/r...

Elections commission gives Madison three weeks to tweak order on handling ballots buff.ly/2gZDSuc

Candidates, incumbents for 2026 elections report current campaign finance numbers. Via @bspears.bsky.social.

‘They’re scared’: Housing sites, programs for veterans to shrink without state funds. Lawmakers blame @govevers.wisconsin.gov, who blasts #JointFinance #Republicans for not budgeting his original request. @bspears.bsky.social explains.

Bill Berrien, a Republican businessman and former Navy SEAL, officially launched his campaign for Wisconsin governor Wednesday, comparing himself to President Donald Trump @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/09/t...

UW campuses propose undergrad tuition hike of up to 5% next year via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/uw-pr...

tired: taking several days to pass a budget through both chambers and for governor to consider signing wired: Full Legislature debating and passing the budget in 15 hours and governor can signing it directly after around 1:30 a.m. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/03/e...

Quick turnaround, Gov. Evers just signed the 2025-27 state budget into law.

Wisconsin Assembly just passed the budget 59-39. Here's the breakdown:

The Wisconsin Senate just passed the budget bill, it's now in the Assembly. Five Democrats voted for it and four Republicans voted against it. Here's how the vote broke down:

Talking about concerts on the square @govevers.wisconsin.gov is here. Says he's not talking about politics and tells people "Let's enjoy tonight!Don't drop any meatballs in your lap."

A look at inside the Capitol where the Assembly looks to be about to start its floor session on the budget bill v. outside the Capitol where concert on the square is soon to start

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 abortion ban is invalid wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/02/w...

‘It’s not perfect:’ Wisconsin legislators express mixed reaction to bipartisan budget deal. @bspears.bsky.social has the details.

‘It’s not perfect:’ Wisconsin legislators express mixed reaction to bipartisan budget deal wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/02/i...

BREAKING: Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leaders reach tentative agreement on Wisconsin state budget via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...

Gov. Evers and legislators have reached a deal on the budget includes investments in UW system operating(over $200 million) and capital projects(over $800 million), 45% special ed reimbursement rate, over $300 million for child care, $1.3 billion in tax cuts. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/07/01/g...

12 hours after the meeting was originally scheduled, JFC getting started, won't be taking up everything that was originally noticed

Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman on Friday laid in the Minnesota Capitol where she dedicated 20 years of her life, next to her husband Mark, her golden retriever Gilbert, leafy trees, bright flowers and legions of Minnesotans whom she sought to help through public service.