Wisconsin governor candidates offer opposing plans to address rising health care costs
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley say they want to lower health care costs and make care more accessible. But they’re offering different views on how to do that.
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Elections
Hundreds of Wisconsin election offices not using cybersecurity best practices
Government entities have been pushing all election officials to use government domains, but that is a challenge for small jurisdictions with limited resources.
Two Wisconsin sheriff races test the future of local ICE cooperation
Voters in Sauk and Winnebago counties will choose between sheriff candidates with competing visions for local law enforcement’s relationship with ICE.
Wisconsin schools face funding squeeze as voters pick Legislature
In an election year, some voters want to see a new Legislature tackle school funding as Wisconsin schools face rising costs and tight revenue limits.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Did Gov. Tony Evers veto four auditor positions in the 2025-27 state budget?
Yes. The governor said the Legislative Audit Bureau has sufficient funding to audit state programs.
Has Tom Tiffany supported defunding the police?
No. He has voted against bills that provided new funding to police, but hasn’t voted to shift police funding to other programs.
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Opinion
Your Right to Know: More money is needed for records access, Attorney General Josh Kaul says
Attorney General Josh Kaul, who is seeking a third term, says more money could help the agency he leads “reduce response times to public records requests.”
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should make an AI productivity fund apprenticeship
“Use AI to remove repetitive preparation, then move beginners more quickly into the work that requires judgment. Give experienced workers explicit coaching responsibilities. Make the workplace an extension of the classroom, just as the Youth Apprenticeship program already does,” Gleb Tsipursky writes.
Guest opinion: Voters must stand up to leaders who act above the law
Wisconsin’s election bribery laws mean little when powerful figures get away with violating them. But voters have the power to hold them accountable, Jeff Mandell writes.
