Learner driver jailed for causing fatal crash questions expert evidence A man, 28, died in a head-on crash outside Muswellbrook in 2020. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15
Crowley, Tiffany run in Wisconsin governor race that will influence trifecta, triplex status David Crowley (D), Tom Tiffany (R), and Jamie Jo Carothers (Independent) (Write-in) are running in the general election for governor of Wisconsin on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 24
Homeless Veterans Left on the Streets as Wisconsin Republicans Vote Down Emergency Housing Aid Two Wisconsin shelters for homeless veterans remain closed due to a political impasse over funding, leaving many without housing options. Efforts to reopen have stalled amid partisan disagreements. International Business Times UK · Aug 23
David Crowley (D) defeated Joel Brennan (D), Francesca Hong (D), and Kelda Roys (D) in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026 David Crowley (D) defeated Joel Brennan (D), Francesca Hong (D), and Kelda Roys (D) in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 13
Wisconsin Democrats chose a middle path – will it lead to victory in November? Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election The Guardian - US · Aug 12
Moderate Crowley beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin governor's primary Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Wednesday eked out a stunningly narrow win against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic party primary for the Wisconsin governor's race. Crowley's win by less than a percentage point comes as the party faces a divide between establishment candidates and an insurgent progressive… France 24 · Aug 12
David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner The Guardian - US · Aug 12
Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the… Roll Call · Aug 12
Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood The Guardian - US · Aug 11
At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and… Roll Call · Aug 11
Francesca Hong Surges in Wisconsin: Frontrunner Faces Trump's Mockery and Her Own Party's Doubts Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, leads the Wisconsin governor primary amidst criticism from Donald Trump and scepticism within her party, highlighting a turbulent race with significant national attention. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin? Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up The Guardian - US · Aug 10
After Michigan, Wisconsin Democrats now face a party divide in key gubernatorial and congressional primary elections The slew of Democratic primaries underscores a growing divide within the party The Independent UK · Aug 6
Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges ahead The Guardian - US · Jul 30
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 Mandela Barnes Exits Wisconsin Governor Race Following Party Review of 2025 Sexual Misconduct Claims Mandela Barnes exits the Wisconsin governor race amid unverified misconduct claims, leaving Francesca Hong as the leading candidate ahead of the 11 August primary.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife The police shooting death of a man with a knife has roiled a Wisconsin city and prompted the governor to call for transparency and accountability in any investigation
Ballotpedia · Jul 23 Wisconsin Democrats ask state commission to let mail-in voters recast ballots after changes to gubernatorial candidate field Welcome to the Thursday, July 23, 2026, Brew.
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Trump ordered coal plants to stay in operation. It’s costing taxpayers in one state $117 million The Trump administration has extended the life of coal plants across the country, while supplying hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to prop up the industry
The Independent UK · Jul 18 Gov. Tony Evers to endorse David Crowley in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers endorses Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 How Democrats’ datacenter push in swing states is risking their midterm hopes Polls suggest many Democratic voters oppose the projects as party leaders champion AI investment
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez says she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air due to unpaid invoices
Ballotpedia · Jun 30 State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).
Ballotpedia · Jun 12 Seven Democrats seek Wisconsin governor nomination as Evers retires Mandela Barnes (D), David Crowley (D), Francesca Hong (D), Sara Rodriguez (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026. As of June 2026, Barnes, Crowley, Hong, and Rodriguez led in endorsements, polls, and fundraising.
AAP · Jun 4 Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 Forced Out by Threats: The Real Reason Judge Hannah Dugan Resigned After 9 Years on the Bench Former Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan resigned after nine years on the bench following a felony obstruction conviction for helping an undocumented man evade immigration officers.