The governor’s race gets the spotlight, but #Wisconsin’s legislative #Primaries could decide who controls the laws, budgets, and committees afterward. Here are the down-ballot races worth watching before Aug. 11. Because power doesn’t stop at the top of the ballot. #VoteWI

Legislative primaries to watch in upcoming August elections • Wisconsin Examiner

A July poll found 46% of voters said they would vote for Democrats in legislative races, while 42% said they’d vote for Republicans.

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The #BadRiverBand said, “Get off our land,” and the federal appeals court agreed: #Enbridge is trespassing and Line 5 must be removed. 🥳 Tribal sovereignty is not optional just because a corporation finds it inconvenient. #Wisconsin #LineFive

Federal appeals court finds Enbridge trespassing on tribal lands, must remove Line 5

A federal appeals court has found that Canadian firm Enbridge has been trespassing on the Bad River tribe’s reservation and must remove its oil and gas pipeline, but it gave the company more time to r...

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#DavidCrowley’s secret account reportedly posted misogynistic, homophobic garbage—and his “other people used it” defense comes without receipts. I’m not voting for someone who dodges accountability when the paper trail gets ugly. #Wisconsin

David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages

His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.

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The #TrumpAdministration looked at underpaid careers like social work, teaching, counseling, and public health and thought, “You know what these people need? Less access to #education.” Because apparently cruelty counts as economic policy now. #Wisconsin #FedealLoans

Trump administration cutting federal loans for low-paying degrees

A new Department of Education rule will cut off federal student loans for college programs whose graduates consistently earn low incomes. 

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#Wisconsin’s Democratic governor #primary has become political musical chairs: candidates dropped out, one jumped back in, and outdated names remain on the ballot. Here’s who’s still running—and why every vote on 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟭𝟭 matters. Which candidate has earned your vote—and what sealed the deal?

Who’s Still Standing in Wisconsin’s Governor Race?

One chaotic primary, four active Democrats, and a whole lot riding on Wisconsin’s vote.

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#WisconsinRapids lost nearly 1,000 jobs when its historic paper mill closed. Now, before other options are fully explored, developers want to turn the 220-acre riverfront site into—you guessed it—a #DataCenter. Residents don't want this damned thing in their backyard! 😤 #Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids' historic paper mill site could become a data center. Residents aren't happy.

The mill, which opened in 1894, was Wisconsin Rapids' largest employer and its identity for more than a century. It closed amid the pandemic in 2020 after years of decreasing demand for the specialty glossy magazine paper it produced.

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#Police cannot keep shooting people in the streets and walk away without accountability. 😤 Body cameras are only one piece, but #Madison’s delay has protected police narratives—not the public. This needs to change! #Wisconsin

Madison fought for years about police body cams. Leaders say things have changed.

As far back as 2014, body cameras for Madison police have been debated, but never adopted on a department-wide basis. That could be poised to change following a fatal police shooting on July 22.

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#Wisconsin’s #cyclospora cases jumped from 35 to 160 in just 𝟮𝟬 days, with no common food source identified. 🕵🏽‍♀️ #Michigan has more than 10,000 cases. A functioning federal public health system would be tracing this—not leaving states to play parasite whack-a-mole.

As Michigan Outbreak Soars, Wisconsin Logs 160 Cyclospora Cases

More than 10,000 infected in Michigan while Wisconsin sees sharp increase but no defined outbreak yet.

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The #Trump administration’s #Medicaid work requirements are a paperwork trap. #Wisconsin says 63,000 people may lack the documents needed to keep coverage. Miss a notice, lose healthcare. That isn’t reform. It’s cruelty with a clipboard. 😤

Tens of thousands of #Wisconsinites have lost #FoodAssistance while food banks are already overwhelmed. Hunger is not a work incentive. It's suffering—and politicians chose it. Cutting food and healthcare from struggling people is cruel, mean, and inhumane. 😟 #Wisconsin #SNAP

Thousands of Wisconsinites have lost food aid in largest cut in US history

The One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year by President Donald Trump and Republicans is the largest cut to healthcare and food aid in the nation’s history, advocates say. Food pantries are seeing a noticeable jump in need.

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This is community done right! 👍🏽 The #OshkoshToolLibrary lets neighbors borrow more than 550 tools for free, learn new skills, and build projects together. Saving money, reducing waste, and helping each other—what a radical concept. 💡 We need these in every city! #Wisconsin

Oshkosh Tool Library helps neighbors build together

Residents of Winnebago, Outagamie and Fond du Lac counties can join the tool library and check out equipment free of charge. The organization has seen a steady increase in loans since it opened in …

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Storm recovery help is coming to #Appleton. A multi agency assistance hub will be open Aug. 3–4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for all #FoxCities residents affected by the July 27 tornado. Recovery is hard enough—nobody should have to navigate it alone. 🤗 #Wisconsin

Storm recovery assistance hub to open in Appleton next week

A storm recovery assistance hub will open next week in Appleton for Fox Cities residents impacted by the tornado that struck the area July 27.

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#Haitian families in #Wisconsin are being forced to choose between returning to dangerous conditions or separating from their American children. 😩 They are our neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and friends—not disposable paperwork in an immigration system. 😤

How the loss of Temporary Protected Status is being felt by Haitian immigrants in Wisconsin

One church congregation in New London includes many affected families. Its pastor said forcing people to return to Haiti is like “sending people to the butcher.”

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More than 30 #Minnesota water systems were hit by #cyberattacks, and #WisconsinUtilities are now on alert. Our water infrastructure cannot run on outdated equipment, thin staffing, and crossed fingers. This is public safety, not an optional IT upgrade.

MN water hacks trigger federal alerts for Wisconsin systems

Local utility officials are reassuring residents that area drinking water remains safe and protected following a wave of cyberattacks that targeted more than 30 municipal water facilities in neighboring Minnesota.

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Seeing #Menasha after the tornado has been heartbreaking. 😢 Homes damaged, trees down, lives turned upside down in minutes. But seeing neighbors, volunteers, and strangers show up to help? That part gets me. 💙 This is our community taking care of each other. 🤗 #Wisconsin

Here is how people are helping those impacted by tornado that ripped through Menasha area

A relief drive in Milwaukee County is just one way Wisconsinities are lending a helping hand to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado, which caused widespread damage.

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Act 10 survives another round—but this fight isn’t over. A 2-1 appeals court ruling upheld Walker’s union-busting law, and the #WisconsinSupremeCourt is likely next. With a 5-2 liberal majority coming in August, this could get interesting. 👀 #Wisconsin #ActTen

Appeals court upholds Act 10, likely sending case to Wisconsin Supreme Court

A state appeals court has upheld the landmark collective bargaining law known as Act 10, likely sending the case challenging the law to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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#MandelaBarnes is 𝗢𝗨𝗧 of the governor’s race — and he’s calling on #Democrats to unite. With #FrancescaHong leading recent polling, this primary just changed fast. 👀 #Wisconsin Democrats now have a much clearer choice heading into Aug. 11. #VoteHong

Barnes ends bid for governor, calls for Democrats to unite

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has ended his campaign for governor and called on Democrats in the chaotic primary to come together.

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I FINALLY have power!!! 😭 Thank you #WeEnergies during this stressful time. The neighborhood appreciates you. #Appleton #Wisconsin

The #FoxCities got hit HARD, and volunteers are badly needed. People want to help — here’s where to start. Volunteer Fox Cities is coordinating storm cleanup safely so help gets where it’s actually needed. Show up. Help a neighbor. 💚 #Wisconsin

2026 Storm Response - Volunteer Fox Cities

The Give Back Bus is typically for larger groups while a Mystery Mission is for smaller groups.

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#Appleton #FoxCrossing #Menasha #Neenah Updates for those affected by Monday's storm. School closings, boiling of water, curfews. Places to stay & get a meal. It's all here. Stay safe neighbors. 💙

Menasha Officials Update After Damaging Tornado

Officials in Menasha and Winnebago County are providing an update after Monday's damaging tornado.

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Missed Tuesday night’s #Wisconsin #DemocraticGovernorDebate? The full WISN 12 replay is now up on YouTube. 👀 Five candidates, one hour, plenty to compare before the Aug. 11 primary. Watch it, take notes, and vote like it matters. Because it does. 💙 #VoteHong

Wisconsin Democratic Primary Debate for Governor

Wisconsin Democratic Primary Debate for Governor

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🗳️ Early #voting starts 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 in #Wisconsin! In-person absentee voting for the Aug. 11 partisan primary can begin July 28, depending on your municipality. Hours vary by clerk. Check MyVote Wisconsin, make your plan, and get that ballot in. 💙

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A tornado tore through parts of #Menasha Monday, ripping roofs off homes, snapping trees, downing power lines, and leaving widespread damage behind. This wasn’t “just a bad storm.” The Fox Valley got hit HARD. Thinking of everyone cleaning up today. 💙 #Wisconsin

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A tornado swept through Wisconsin on Monday, splintering homes, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 30,000 people. (Photo: Christina Vogel via AP)

What an amazing human! When an #ICE crackdown left #immigrant families struggling to keep a roof over their heads, Minnesota businessman John Wilson stepped up with $29 million in rent assistance. About 20,000 rent payments. That’s what using wealth to help people looks like. ❤️

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Biotech entrepreneur John Wilson has donated $29 million in rental assistance for immigrant families after the federal crackdown on illegals in Minnesota.