The Democratic primary in Wisconsin turned sharp as allegations over WEC Energy PAC donations roiled the race, forcing candidates to make utility bills central to their stump speeches.

The Aug. 11 primary will choose Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor nominees. The GOP contest between Will Martin and David Varnam will name Tom Tiffany’s running mate.

Rep. Francesca Hong paid off nearly $29,344 in credit‑card debt and a Capital One lawsuit filed in late May was dismissed on June 26, clearing a legal question for her campaign.

Dozens protested a West Allis Police and Fire Commission policy critics say lets local officers assist ICE without a judge‑signed warrant, raising due‑process concerns.

The City Clerk began mailing absentee ballots on June 25 to voters with requests on file ahead of the Aug. 11 primary; in‑person voting at City Hall begins July 28.

David Crowley wants nearly $7.5M in opioid‑settlement money to fund eight new projects — from contingency‑management pilots to naloxone for park rangers. The County Board will consider the package in July.

New Berlin will host July sessions to explain a possible public safety referendum that could increase funding for police, fire and EMS. The council could vote in August on whether to place a question on the Nov. 3 ballot.

At a Milwaukee town hall, Democratic governor hopefuls sketched competing plans for Wisconsin’s roughly $2.5B surplus — schools, BadgerCare and housing topped the list, but disagreements over rebates and revenue‑sharing set the tone.

Kenosha Unified projects a $17 million shortfall and is weighing cuts that could remove about 40 teachers, shrink arts and sports, and shift Reuther students if voters don’t approve funding. The board is finalizing options this week ahead of a possible November referendum.

Columbia Energy Center’s emissions jumped sharply in 2025 as the plant’s retirement was delayed and it became a target for federal modernization funds, raising health and ratepayer alarms.

Missy Hughes suspended her Wisconsin governor bid and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, narrowing the Democratic primary ahead of the Aug. 11 contest.

Nick Sinram advanced from the Finance Committee after a tense hearing that put his MPS tenure and the county’s multi‑year budget gaps under a microscope.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a long‑running minority college grant, enjoining the Higher Educational Aids Board and affecting roughly 750 students. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 limits on race‑conscious higher‑education policies.