Baylor Spears
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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...
Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor • Wisconsin Examiner
In his ad, Barnes accused the federal government and Trump of looking the other way as working people struggle to keep up with costs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...
News this morning: Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor, says the state needs to reject the “Washington Way” and get things done the “Wisconsin Way.”
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Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor • Wisconsin Examiner
In his ad, Barnes accused the federal government and Trump of looking the other way as working people struggle to keep up with costs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
News this morning: Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor, says the state needs to reject the “Washington Way” and get things done the “Wisconsin Way.”
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"When moms in Wisconsin and their babies are put at risk, their health and well-being is put at risk, because they do not have adequate health care in the year after they have given birth, it will be Robin Vos’ fault," Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said.
Republicans lawmakers block postpartum Medicaid bill. @bspears.bsky.social covers the final Assembly floor session of 2025.
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Republicans lawmakers block postpartum Medicaid bill • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin is one of two states in the U.S. that have not taken the federal government’s postpartum Medicaid expansion.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"When moms in Wisconsin and their babies are put at risk, their health and well-being is put at risk, because they do not have adequate health care in the year after they have given birth, it will be Robin Vos’ fault," Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer said.
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Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits. Via @fischler.bsky.social of our DC bureau team.
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Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits • Wisconsin Examiner
A Massachusetts federal judge kept in place an order Monday canceling a Nov. 7 USDA memo asking states to “undo” full November benefits.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits. Via @fischler.bsky.social of our DC bureau team.
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Most recent update on SNAP payments
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments • Wisconsin Examiner
The Supreme Court pause came after the Trump administration solicitor general told the court the federal judge had overstepped his bounds.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Most recent update on SNAP payments
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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates discuss Trump, data centers, AI and marijuana at first forum
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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates discuss Trump, data centers, AI and marijuana at first forum • Wisconsin Examiner
Candidates are competing to replace Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who won’t seek reelection, in the first open governor’s race in 15 years.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates discuss Trump, data centers, AI and marijuana at first forum
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@usdagov.bsky.social confirms it has provided this guidance to all states.
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@usdagov.bsky.social confirms it has provided this guidance to all states.
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Superintendent Jill Underly announces steps DPI is taking in response to sexual misconduct concerns. @bspears.bsky.social has the latest.
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Superintendent Jill Underly announces steps DPI is taking in response to sexual misconduct concerns • Wisconsin Examiner
State Superintendent Jill Underly laid out actions that could be taken to improve the current system for responding to allegations.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Superintendent Jill Underly announces steps DPI is taking in response to sexual misconduct concerns. @bspears.bsky.social has the latest.
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Scoop from @bspears.bsky.social: GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban
GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban • Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans have said the bill would help clarify Wisconsin’s laws on abortion by redefining certain medical procedures as not abortions.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Scoop from @bspears.bsky.social: GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban
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Supt. Underly faces criticism, audits of financial reporting and teacher licensing. @bspears.bsky.social covers the contentious hearing
Supt. Underly faces criticism, audits of financial reporting and teacher licensing • Wisconsin Examiner
During the first three hours, Underly’s absence was a major discussion point for lawmakers as they reviewed the financial audit.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Supt. Underly faces criticism, audits of financial reporting and teacher licensing. @bspears.bsky.social covers the contentious hearing
One more No Kings photo I took in Madison today.
October 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
One more No Kings photo I took in Madison today.
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First stop, Janesville, Wisconsin.
October 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
First stop, Janesville, Wisconsin.
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I’m covering today’s No Kings protest in Milwaukee today for @wisconsinexaminer.com — follow along from Cathedral Square Park
October 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m covering today’s No Kings protest in Milwaukee today for @wisconsinexaminer.com — follow along from Cathedral Square Park
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More pics from the big No Kings rally in tiny Hayward courtesy the @wisconsinexaminer.com's Frank Zufall:
October 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
More pics from the big No Kings rally in tiny Hayward courtesy the @wisconsinexaminer.com's Frank Zufall:
I'm covering the No Kings protest in Madison today for @wisconsinexaminer.com . Official start time is 2pm and a large group is already gathering at McPike Park. They plan to march from here to the Wisconsin State Capitol
October 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I'm covering the No Kings protest in Madison today for @wisconsinexaminer.com . Official start time is 2pm and a large group is already gathering at McPike Park. They plan to march from here to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Republican businessman Bill Berrien drops out of race for governor
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Republican businessman Bill Berrien drops out of race for governor • Wisconsin Examiner
Berrien blamed newspaper reports about his past online reading of sexually explicit material for driving him from the race.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Republican businessman Bill Berrien drops out of race for governor
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is pausing abortion services due to Trump legislation. Via @bspears.bsky.social
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is pausing abortion services due to Trump legislation • Wisconsin Examiner
The pause will take effect on Oct. 1., and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it's working to see as many patients as possible before then.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is pausing abortion services due to Trump legislation. Via @bspears.bsky.social
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Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, gubernatorial hopeful, holds first campaign event. @bspears.bsky.social reeports from Wausau.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, gubernatorial hopeful, holds first campaign event • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the third GOP candidate in the race for governor, held his first event at a barn in Wausau on Wednesday.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, gubernatorial hopeful, holds first campaign event. @bspears.bsky.social reeports from Wausau.
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Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Republican primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social has the story this morning, will be in Wausau for his event this evening.
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Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Republican primary for governor • Wisconsin Examiner
Tiffany, 67, has been teasing a run for governor for months and is expected to have an official launch event in Wausau on Wednesday evening.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Republican primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social has the story this morning, will be in Wausau for his event this evening.
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor • Wisconsin Examiner
Hong told the Examiner she is running because she sees the current moment as ripe for a “movement for “building working class power."
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September 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
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GOP bill to fund veterans housing program gets hearing, but not in time to stop closures. The latest from @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/19/g...
GOP bill to fund veterans housing program gets hearing, but not in time to stop closures • Wisconsin Examiner
“The earliest we could resume the program in Chippewa Falls would be sometime after October 1, 2026,” Joey Hoey of the WDVA said.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
GOP bill to fund veterans housing program gets hearing, but not in time to stop closures. The latest from @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/19/g...
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In her State of the Schools address, Superintendent Jill Underly pulls no punches, calling the Trump administration the ‘biggest school-yard bully.’ @bspears.bsky.social reports.
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Superintendent Jill Underly says Trump administration is ‘biggest school-yard bully’ WI schools face • Wisconsin Examiner
The address was Underly’s first during her second term in office. She called for the state to give more support to schools.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In her State of the Schools address, Superintendent Jill Underly pulls no punches, calling the Trump administration the ‘biggest school-yard bully.’ @bspears.bsky.social reports.
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor • Wisconsin Examiner
Hong told the Examiner she is running because she sees the current moment as ripe for a “movement for “building working class power."
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September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
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State Sen. Kelda Roys says she’ll combat ‘extremists’ as she enters Democratic primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social reports.
State Sen. Kelda Roys says she’ll combat ‘extremists’ as she enters Democratic primary for governor • Wisconsin Examiner
Making her second run for governor, state Sen. Kelda Roys, 46, is now the fourth candidate to enter the open Democratic primary.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
State Sen. Kelda Roys says she’ll combat ‘extremists’ as she enters Democratic primary for governor. @bspears.bsky.social reports.
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As Democrats seek to flip the Wisconsin State Senate, primaries shape up in two target districts. @bspears.bsky.social looks at the races
As Democrats seek to flip the Wisconsin State Senate, primaries shape up in two target districts • Wisconsin Examiner
November 2026 will be the first time legislative maps adopted in 2024 will be in effect for the 17 odd-numbered WI Senate seats.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As Democrats seek to flip the Wisconsin State Senate, primaries shape up in two target districts. @bspears.bsky.social looks at the races