Alert Top Story Topical | Opinion Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. PODCAST Wisconsin political predictions for 2026 | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands Scott Milfred | Wisconsin State Journal , Phil Hands | Wisconsin State Journal Jan 1, 2026 Jan 1, 2026 0 Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save kAm|:=7C65 2?5 w2?5D A=2J }@DEC252>FD[ H:E9 2A@=@8:6D E@ r@?2? ~VqC:6?[ AC65:4E:?8 H9@ H:== H:? E96 C246D 7@C (:D4@?D:? 8@G6C?@C[ DE2E6 $FAC6>6 r@FCE[ %CF>AVD 27764E:@?D 2?5 E96 q:8 %6? :? a_ae]k^AmkAmr=:4< E96 A=2J 3FEE@? 23@G6 E@ =:DE6?]k^AmkAm|:=7C65 D66D 2 7FEFC6 H:E9 =@ED @7 42?5:52E6D =:?:?8 FA E@ CF? 7@C |25:D@? >2J@C] w2?5D >2<6D 2? 62DJ 42== 23@FE E96 5:C64E:@? @7 |25:D@?VD AC@A6CEJ E2I6D]k^Am Scott Milfred kAm“r6?E6C $E286[ H:E9 |:=7C65 2?5 w2?5D” :D E96 (:D4@?D:? $E2E6 y@FC?2=’D A@=:E:42= A@542DE 23@FE (:D4@?D:? A@=:E:4D] xE 762EFC6D $4@EE |:=7C65[ E96 $E2E6 y@FC?2=’D =@?8E:>6 @A:?:@? 65:E@C 2?5 7@C>6C DE2E69@FD6 C6A@CE6C[ 2?5 !9:= w2?5D[ E96 AF3=:42E:@?’D A@=:E:42= 42CE@@?:DE]k^Am People are also reading… New details emerge about the moments before police shot Corey Ruiz Wisconsin’s best hospitals, according to U.S. News’ annual ranking New owners of Mickies Dairy Bar include former Badgers football players Willy Street reopened after Madison crews cleared protest site Madison mayor calls for end to Willy Street encampment New multi-sport complex in Madison a dream 15 years in the making Reports: Former Madison police chief fired as chief in Seattle Middleton High grad was hiker who died in Devil's Lake fall Willy Street merchants feel the strain as encampment enters second week Tiffany, Crowley are the lead fundraisers in Wisconsin governor race Neighbors want to save the Wonder Bar. Here's its complicated past Willy Street, East Wash open again after 'unrest that turned violent' overnight 5 things that stood out on Day 2 of Packers training camp Madison city attorney says police can’t comply with independent police monitor’s subpoena 5 things that stood out on Day 3 of Packers training camp Phil Hands AMBER ARNOLD kAm|:=7C65 2?5 w2?5D 2?2=JK6 E96 >@DE :>A@CE2?E :DDF6D 2?5 5632E6D 7C@> E96 q2586C $E2E6 H:E9 A@=:E:42= :?56A6?56?46 2?5 2 D6?D6 @7 9F>@C] x?DE625 @7 E65:@FD E2=<:?8 A@:?ED 7C@> E96 =67E 2?5 E96 C:89E[ Qr6?E6C $E286Q 3C@2542DED 7C@> E96 D6?D:3=6 46?E6C H:E9 2F5:@ 4=:AD 7C@> E96 DE2E6 r2A:E@=[ 7C@> 65:E@C:2= 3@2C5 >66E:?8D 2?5 7C@> A@=:E:42= 6G6?ED 24C@DD E96 DE2E6]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Scott Milfred | Wisconsin State Journal Author facebook Author linkedin Author twitter Author email Follow Scott Milfred | Wisconsin State Journal Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Phil Hands | Wisconsin State Journal Author facebook Author twitter Author email Follow Phil Hands | Wisconsin State Journal Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Mandela Barnes knows 'exactly what I’m up against' | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands Democrat for governor talks housing, Ridglan Farms and what he learned from narrowly losing U.S. Senate seat Sara Rodriguez has 'always been on the front lines' | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands Lieutenant governor surging just as race for Wisconsin governor narrows, heats up
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