Baylor Spears
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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
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@bspears.bsky.social is at the Capitol today, where lawmakers held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
Wisconsin leaders condemned political violence and said they are continuing to discuss security in the Capitol following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wi-la...
WI lawmakers condemn violence, continue security discussions after Charlie Kirk assassination • Wisconsin Examiner
During a floor session, the Wisconsin Assembly held a moment of silence for Kirk as well as one to honor the 24th anniversary of 9/11.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@bspears.bsky.social is at the Capitol today, where lawmakers held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
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Veterans’ housing sites are set to close in a month. A bipartisan fix appears out of reach. @bspears.bsky.social reports.
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Veterans’ housing sites are set to close in a month. A bipartisan fix appears out of reach. • Wisconsin Examiner
Two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) sites, are slated to close on Sept. 30 due to a lack of funding in the state budget.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Veterans’ housing sites are set to close in a month. A bipartisan fix appears out of reach. @bspears.bsky.social reports.
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State of Working Wisconsin report warns that Trump administration polices are undercutting the economy and Wisconsin workers via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/01/r...
Report warns Trump administration policies are undercutting economy and Wisconsin workers • Wisconsin Examiner
“Long-standing inequalities are still with us, and federal policy puts substantial clouds on the horizon,” report author Laura Dresser said.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
State of Working Wisconsin report warns that Trump administration polices are undercutting the economy and Wisconsin workers via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/01/r...