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10/12/2026

Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics of State Affairs Editor JR Ross are teaming up to bring you a special Rewind edition of WisconsinEye's Campaign 2026 candidate interviews. This series focuses on the race for governor, attorney general and key districts. With the balance of power at stake this election cycle, Anya and JR will be asking candidates about their views on topics like education, health care, economic development and other issues that will inform your vote. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Interviews will be published on Oct. 19.
Watch interviews: https://wiseye.org/campaign-2026
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Read JR's reporting: https://www.wispolitics.com
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10/03/2026

On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review with Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk & WisPolitics of State Affairs Editor JR Ross...
New polling shows Tom Tiffany and David Crowley are still neck-and-neck, while campaign finance reports show that Tiffany has a strong fundraising lead over Crowley. Plus, the State Supreme Court will hear a case about extending polling hours.
-Watch: https://wiseye.org/2026/10/02/rewind-your-week-in-review-for-october-2
-Listen: https://wiseye.org/podcast/rewind-your-week-in-review-for-october-2
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10/01/2026

Gubernatorial candidates Tom Tiffany and David Crowley addressed members of the Wisconsin Counties Association at their annual conference.
-Watch full program: https://wiseye.org/2026/09/22/2026-wca-annual-conference-day-2-general-assembly
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09/30/2026

As reported by WisBusiness.com, Becky Valcq, president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company, vice president of Energy Delivery, and former chair of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, spoke at Wisconsin Counties Association annual conference cautioning county leaders on rejecting data centers.
-Watch full program: https://wiseye.org/2026/09/21/2026-wca-annual-conference-day-1-powering-progress-energy-solutions-for-wisconsin-communities
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09/30/2026

LIVE @ 12PM
Helios Heuristic Wisconsin Recovery Alignment Tour 2026 - Madison, WI Stop
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Production Note: If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! Led by Helios Heuristic, this peer-led, five-stop statewide tour will travel from Madison to Ea...

09/29/2026

During the 2026 State of Education Address, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly, WI State Superintendent called for an overhaul of the school funding formula. "If we're going to improve the academic outcomes for all students then the funding formula must prioritize student need," Dr. Underly said. According to the agency's Sept. 15 announcement, "the first part of DPI's 2027-29 Biennial Budget request seeks $28 million in new state funding for critical education services and agency operations, including strengthening specialized support for children who are deafblind, public libraries, cybersecurity, technology modernization, and the investigation of alleged educator misconduct. The second and final part of the DPI’s budget request, to be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration in November, will include new investments in categorical aid programs and other critical supports for Wisconsin’s public schools."
-Watch full program: https://wiseye.org/2026/09/24/2026-state-of-education-address
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09/29/2026

Come along for a field tour! WisconsinEye is on-site this morning for the Legislative Council Study Committee on Floodplain Restoration's visit to a floodplain restoration project along Wilson Creek in Knapp, WI.

09/28/2026

On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics of State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss how state agencies have requested nearly $3.7 billion in additional aid, with over half for continuing the state’s Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid program. And that tab will rise once the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the courts and the Legislature turn in their requests.
-Watch full program: https://wiseye.org/2026/09/25/rewind-your-week-in-review-for-september-25
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09/25/2026

On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review with Wisconsin Public Radio Anya van Wagtendonk & WisPolitics of State Affairs JR Ross... A brand new dark money group reports spending millions against Democratic candidates. Meanwhile, Francesca Hong for Wisconsin is embarking on a tour to promote Democratic candidates. Plus, some Republicans and Democrats are aligning against proposed transmission projects.
📺 https://wiseye.org/2026/09/25/rewind-your-week-in-review-for-september-25
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09/24/2026

WisPolitics of State Affairs hosted a panel discussion on the race for the Wisconsin State Legislature. The panel talked about polling and how the governor's race will impact the legislative races. Panelists include: Former GOP Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen & former Dem Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala, the WisOpinion Insiders; Joe Handrick, redistricting expert and former GOP lawmaker; and Victoria Stewart, a progressive strategist.
-Watch full program: https://wiseye.org/2026/09/17/campaign-2026-wispolitics-state-affairs-luncheon-on-the-race-for-the-legislature
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