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This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Job no. 1 for governor candidates: Name ID

The No. 1 challenge for 2026 gubernatorial candidates will be ensuring Wisconsin voters know them well enough that they can advance to the general election, Marquette University Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin tells WisPolitics’ “Capitol Chats” podcast.

Just not measuring up

Let me tell you a tale about the fool who measured two times but then forgot the number. In fact, I can tell it from a first-person perspective.

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Wisconsin’s best end-of-summer fairs and festivals

As August settles in, there’s a special energy in Wisconsin—the kind that promises good company, unbeatable food, and the sort of memories that last a lifetime. If you’re ready to make the most of summer’s grand finale, you’ve got a wealth of late-summer fairs and festivals to choose from!

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Mastering apprenticeships: Preparing skilled workers

Participation in Wisconsin’s registered and youth apprenticeship programs soared to record high levels in 2024 – a welcome development at a time when many industries report shortages of qualified workers. 

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August is sweet corn season in Wisconsin

There’s nothing quite like biting into a butter-slathered ear of corn on a hot August afternoon. For many Wisconsinites, this golden, starchy vegetable is more than just food. It’s a late summer ritual that fills our stomachs and, somehow, our hearts too.