Energy bills are rising in Wisconsin. Who feels it most?
Some Wisconsin communities are hit harder by increasing energy prices. Explore where energy costs take the biggest bite out of household incomes — and why there’s debate over what those numbers mean.
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Elections
Affordability is a top issue for Wisconsin voters. Here’s where governor candidates stand
In the race for Wisconsin governor, David Crowley and Tom Tiffany offer starkly different views for tackling the high cost of living.
Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he vows to certify Wisconsin’s 2028 results.
Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state’s 2028 election. “I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin,” he said.
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.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Did Tom Tiffany receive more than 90% of his campaign donations from 3 billionaires since July 2026?
Yes. Billionaires Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein and Elizabeth Uihlein gave $27 million to the state Republican Party, which passed $24 million to Tiffany’s campaign.
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.
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Opinion
Your Right to Know: Contenders for governor weigh in on open government
Here’s a roundup of where Wisconsin governor candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany stand when it comes to your right to know.
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should tax data centers to fund child care
Connie Acuahuitl argues Wisconsin should tap its growing data center industry to create a permanent child care fund that would lower costs for families and stabilize providers.
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.”
