David Crowley promised Act 10 repeal, a BadgerCare option and universal pre-K in his first 30 days. A shrinking budget balance, a lost federal Medicaid bonus and a one-vote Senate cushion stand in the way.
David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor, with 18-15 and 53-46 majorities behind him. Bargaining rights, BadgerCare and school money top a long Democratic list, while two new constitutional amendments narrow the field.
Crowley carried Brown County, reportedly the first Democrat to do so since 1982, while Brandy Tollefson flipped the 88th and Green Bay's $158 million referendum passed. Gillett, Pulaski and Seymour voters said no.
Appleton's Common Council takes up a ban on automated license plate readers Oct. 21, with exceptions for parking and weigh stations. Oshkosh tabled a weaker measure so it could borrow Appleton's language.
Incumbent Tammy Weckler-Sternard, Republican Curt Vandertie and independent Randy Wagner agree Door County shouldn't sign a 287(g) agreement. The campaign has turned on a union no-confidence vote and released personnel files.
Republican Rep. Tony Wied blames Biden-era spending for high prices. Democrat Rick Crosson blames tariffs and the Iran war. Four weeks out, the incumbent has a 20-to-1 cash edge in a seat Democrats haven't held since 2010.
Republican Darin Rice would keep the county's agreement with ICE. Democrat Jason Rippl would end it on day one. The Nov. 3 winner will be Winnebago County's first new sheriff in 16 years.
De Pere is bagging its plate readers and ending its contract Nov. 15. Green Bay is keeping its cameras under tighter rules, even as neighbors drop Flock, a federal judge rules against a Flock search and the company cuts 18% of its staff.
