Joel Brennan on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Elections

Joel Brennan on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Former state Dept. of Administration Sec. Joel Brennan discusses issues central to the 2026 election for Wisconsin governor, from data centers to education funding and tax policy to housing costs.

January 15, 2026

The U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half staff on a flagpole mounted to the top of a pediment of a masonry building in front of a dome.
The U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half staff on a flagpole mounted to the top of a pediment of a masonry building in front of a dome.

Elections

Democrats are seeking a trifecta for Wisconsin in the 2026 elections

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of both chambers in the state Legislature and retain the governor's office in the 2026 elections, which would give the party full control of state government for the first time in 16 years.

January 15, 2026

Missy Hughes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Missy Hughes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Elections

Missy Hughes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes discusses issues central to the 2026 election for Wisconsin governor, from data centers to education funding and tax policy to housing costs.

January 14, 2026

Mandela Barnes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Mandela Barnes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Elections

Mandela Barnes on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes discusses issues central to the 2026 election for Wisconsin governor, from data centers to education funding and tax policy to housing costs.

January 14, 2026

Multiple ice fishers sit on the surface of ice on a frozen lake, with open water in the foreground and the far shore with trees and buildings in shadow in the background.
Multiple ice fishers sit on the surface of ice on a frozen lake, with open water in the foreground and the far shore with trees and buildings in shadow in the background.

Environment

Falls through the ice on Wisconsin lakes are becoming more common

Trekking on top of frozen lakes around Wisconsin has become more dangerous in recent years, creating costs for taxpayers and business owners while calling into question the future of winter recreation in the southern reaches of the state.

January 14, 2026 • South Central Region

Francesca Hong on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Francesca Hong on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Elections

Francesca Hong on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

State Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, discusses issues central to the 2026 election for Wisconsin governor, from data centers to education funding and tax policy to housing costs.

January 13, 2026

Kelda Roys on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race
Kelda Roys on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

Elections

Kelda Roys on issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race

State Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, discusses issues central to the 2026 election for Wisconsin governor, from data centers to education funding and tax policy to housing costs.

January 13, 2026

Brad Smith gestures with his right hand, which is out of focus, while speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a podium, with a U.S. flag in the background.
Brad Smith gestures with his right hand, which is out of focus, while speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a podium, with a U.S. flag in the background.

Economy

Microsoft leader pushes tech industry to ‘pay our way’ for AI data centers amid opposition

Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers and electricity prices, including its development in southeastern Wisconsin — the company's president Brad Smith is meeting with federal lawmakers to call for the tech industry to cover the costs of these projects.

January 13, 2026

Sara Rodriguez speaks into multiple microphones mounted to the top of a podium with a poster with the word Wisconsin affixed to its front while standing in front of a U.S. flag.
Sara Rodriguez speaks into multiple microphones mounted to the top of a podium with a poster with the word Wisconsin affixed to its front while standing in front of a U.S. flag.

Elections

Rodriguez calls for bans on immigration enforcements at specific locations

Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who is running for governor in 2026, proposed that civil immigration enforcement in the state be banned at courthouses, hospitals, day cares, schools and colleges, domestic violence shelters and places of worship, with certain exceptions.

January 13, 2026

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in front of a row of U.S. and Wisconsin flags in a room with a large painting in a gilt frame next to a wood-paneled wall.
Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in front of a row of U.S. and Wisconsin flags in a room with a large painting in a gilt frame next to a wood-paneled wall.

Policy

Evers urges the Wisconsin Legislature to act on his key priorities in 2026

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Republican-controlled state Legislature to act on his priorities during his final year in office, even if it means working later into the year than they are scheduled to be in session.

January 13, 2026