Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tom Tiffany takes a page from Donald Trump, blocking a veteran Wisconsin reporter from covering his campaign, followed by social media posts from the campaign smearing her and saying only "balanced" journalists may report on his candidacy 165
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Scoop from @bspears.bsky.social and @henry-redman.bsky.social on Tom Tiffany's pilot and his deep ties to election conspiracy theorists in Wisconsin 042
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026@bspears.bsky.social sorts out the confusing story of how China became a big issue in a key Wisconsin Senate race 021
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 18/09/2026Voting rights groups and Democratic officials are looking to defend against what they see as possible election interference from the Trump administration ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, now that they’ve won a major battle over mail ballots. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/09/18/r...wisconsinexaminer.comWith vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls • Wisconsin ExaminerVoting rights groups and Democratic officials are looking to defend against possible election interference from the Trump administration 042
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 11/09/2026JD Vance wants to stir up a cat fight between working and stay-at-home moms. But the policy he's pushing just makes life harder for families and children across the country, especially in Wisconsin 0136
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 11/09/2026Federal appeals court vacates Trump order extending operations for a west Michigan coal plant wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/09/11/r...wisconsinexaminer.comFederal appeals court vacates Trump order extending operations for a west Michigan coal plant • Wisconsin ExaminerA federal court ruled that the U.S. Energy Department exceeded its authority in keeping a Michigan coal plant online 0107
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Crowley needs to take concrete steps to capture the energy of the progressive base that nearly elected Hong. On data centers, healthcare and immigration he has an opportunity to connect say the leaders of Citizen Action and Voces, who are in touch with that energized base 192
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 13/08/2026@bspears.bsky.social asked Tom Tiffany if he would eliminate the Wisconsin Elections Commission. He said, "We'll assess that after I'm elected." 054
Reposted by Ruth ConniffJoey Politano🏳️🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 07/08/2026The core economic pitch for Trump's mass deportations was "fewer immigrants means more jobs for Americans. Unsurprisingly, that's just not happening Instead of rising, prime-age employment rates for native-born Americans fell to the lowest levels in more than four years in data released today 331190432
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Mandela Barnes drops out -- @bspears.bsky.social has the details 010
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Instead of trying to scare voters about Hong as a socialist, the other Democrats should take a look at how she is inspiring voters as she remains at the top of the polls 492
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 23/07/2026@isiahholmes.bsky.social reports on Salah Sarsour's deportation hearing, where testimony focused on abuse in Israeli detention wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/23/d...wisconsinexaminer.comDeportation hearing for Salah Sarsour focuses on Israeli detention • Wisconsin ExaminerAt a deportation hearing for Salah Sarsour, president of Milwaukee's Islamic Society, experts testified on torture by Israeli soldiers 034
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 23/07/2026Polls show Hong is leading the Democratic field in the race for governor as other candidates launch attacks via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/22/p...wisconsinexaminer.comPolls show Hong leading with almost half of voters undecided • Wisconsin ExaminerCharles Franklin said the takeaway from the poll is the race is close and said Marquette plans to release a new poll next week. 2144
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Hundreds of people gathered on Willy Street to protest the shooting, and a group marched to the Capitol, interrupting the Concert on the Square to tell the crowd about the killing 0159
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 22/07/2026@henry-redman.bsky.social hits the road with the insurgent Democratic primary candidate who is trying to make the case that grassroots enthusiasm for her campaign to oust Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd CD can beat institutional support for frontrunner Rebecca Cooke 020
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Illuminating piece by @bspears.bsky.social on a forum with progressive Democrats running for governor last night; candidates discussed including more people in the political process and what they make of the campaign drama of the last week 044
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026ICE Out MKE organizers, including religious leaders, want Milwaukee to stand up to unidentified agents snatching people off the street 022
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026ICE arrests are higher now than during Metro Surge in Minneapolis 042
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 21/07/2026Mass voter challenges are likely to occur in the 2026 midterm elections, the Brennan Center for Justice warned Tuesday, as Trump and Republicans lay the groundwork for questioning the election process in state after state wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/21/r...wisconsinexaminer.comBrennan Center report predicts mass voter challenges likely in midterm elections • Wisconsin ExaminerPresident Donald Trump and the Republican Party have been laying the groundwork for questioning the election process in state after state 055
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 19/07/2026@isiahholmes.bsky.social interviews Crowley about his decision to jump back in and covers the drama around his decision 043
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 17/07/2026Wildfire smoke blankets Wisconsin, advocates stress need to confront climate change. Via @isiahholmes.bsky.socialbuff.lyWildfire smoke blankets Wisconsin; advocates stress need to confront climate change • Wisconsin ExaminerAir quality has plummeted from wildfire smoke from the Superior National Forest fires spurred by climate change. 1116
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 18/07/2026Milwaukee city attorney rejects Trump administration demand not to enforce ICE mask ban wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/17/m...wisconsinexaminer.comMilwaukee city attorney rejects Trump administration demand not to enforce ICE mask ban • Wisconsin ExaminerIn a strongly worded letter Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke rejected the U.S. Department of Justice demand that he not enforce a mask ban 13412
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 17/07/2026BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of race for governor following financial disaster @bspears.bsky.social reports. buff.ly/ispc6oSwisconsinexaminer.comLt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of race for governor following financial disaster • Wisconsin ExaminerLt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is suspending her campaign for governor after a week of trying to navigate the fallout of a financial disaster. 01110
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Very bad look for the Rodriguez campaign. Details via @bspears.bsky.social 251
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 11/07/2026DHS extends permits for immigrants set to lose status when justices' order takes effect wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/10/r...wisconsinexaminer.comDHS extends permits for immigrants set to lose status when justices’ order takes effect • Wisconsin ExaminerWork authorization for hundreds of thousands of immigrants with Temporary Protected Status will expire in one to two weeks instead of Friday. 233
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 11/07/2026US DOJ says ICE won't comply with Milwaukee mask ban, rebukes mayor via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/10/u...wisconsinexaminer.comUS DOJ says ICE won’t comply with Milwaukee mask ban, rebukes mayor • Wisconsin ExaminerThe Justice Department issued a letter to Milwaukee officials saying that ICE agents will not obey local mask bans. 61513
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 09/07/2026@rconniff.bsky.social watches JD Vance in Milwaukee and questions the GOP's use of "fraud" as a theme in the 2026 midterms wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/09/t...wisconsinexaminer.comThe Trump administration’s ‘fraud’ theme for the midterms could backfire in Wisconsin • Wisconsin ExaminerI’m no political consultant, but I don’t think I would make “fraud” the theme of the Trump administration’s midterm election campaign push. 496
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Criminal Justice Fellow Andrew Kennard has the latest on prison reform efforts in Wisconsin, the state's work with a private contractor to improve dangerous conditions, and why advocates say it's not enough 042
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 07/07/2026New numbers from the feds report Nearly 60 people arrested by ICE over three-day surge. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the details.buff.lyNearly 60 people arrested by ICE over three-day surge • Wisconsin ExaminerDHS is saying that 57 people were arrested over a three day period during an ICE surge in Milwaukee and other communities. 03524
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 07/07/2026Democrats are calling on Platner to drop out after latest allegations. From our colleagues at @mainemorningstar.combuff.lyDemocrats are calling on Platner to drop out after latest allegations • Wisconsin ExaminerSeveral prominent Democrats are calling on U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race 042
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 07/07/2026ICYMI. Trump finally approves disaster relief for Wisconsin flood and weather victimsbuff.lyTrump finally approves disaster relief for Wisconsin flood and weather victims • Wisconsin ExaminerTrump approved flood disaster relief for Wisconsin, informing Tom Tiffany and plugging his campaign for governor instead of calling Gov. Evers 1115
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Don't miss @bspears.bsky.social excellent in-depth profile of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong 083
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 06/07/2026Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes. Via Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org & @jonshorman.bsky.social of our @statesnewsroom.com DC team.buff.lyDemocrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes • Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrats are seizing the mantle of states’ rights to oppose the agenda of President Trump, including on immigration and the environment 023
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Important story by @isiahholmes.bsky.social on the ICE surge in Wisconsin 033
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 01/07/2026Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program dead at 37. @henry-redman.bsky.social has the obituary for the popular grant program that Democrats hope they can resurrect in the coming year.buff.lyKnowles Nelson Stewardship Program dead at 37 • Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant program expired Tuesday after legislation to reauthorize it failed to pass the Legislature. 033
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 01/07/2026Rolling out starting today, postpartum Medicaid extension to reach 16,000 Wisconsin moms, reports the state health department. Via @bspears.bsky.socialbuff.lyPostpartum Medicaid extension to reach 16,000 Wisconsin moms, according to DHS • Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin mothers on Medicaid will officially begin keeping coverage for a year after giving birth starting July 1. 094
Reposted by Ruth ConniffJacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 30/06/2026and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social, who has anchored @statesnewsroom.com's immigration coverage for years, on the birthright citizenship case: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...newsfromthestates.comUS Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump orderWASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.In the decision, a majority of the justices uphe... 084
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 30/06/2026White House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others @pocan.house.gov challenges Vought on cuts causing 'deaths of children' wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/06/30/r...wisconsinexaminer.comWhite House budget director advocates more funding for own agency, cuts for others • Wisconsin ExaminerTrump's budget director defended deep cuts to federal agencies across the government while requesting more money for his office 030
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 29/06/2026@erikgunn.bsky.social reports on a federal about-face on support for independent living and home care for people with disabilities and the worrying repercussions in Wisconsin 022
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Weaponizing the FBI, national security experts and the Justice Department to pressure elections officials and pursue discredited 2020 election fraud claims ahead of the 2026 midterms, Trump is raising alarms among democracy advocates 022
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 29/06/2026U.S. Supreme Court blocks firing of Fed board governor but allows Trump to dismiss FTC commissioner, expanding presidential powers and calling into question agency independence wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/06/29/r...wisconsinexaminer.comHigh court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members • Wisconsin ExaminerThe U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump's firing of FTC Rebecca Slaughter, but ruled he cannot remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board 054
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 25/06/2026A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail on Thursday, finding he had exceeded his constitutional authority. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/06/25/r...wisconsinexaminer.comTrump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court • Wisconsin ExaminerA federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail on Thursday 0125
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 25/06/2026Judges block Trump push for Michigan voter info, setting up possible Supreme Court fightbuff.lyJudges block Trump push for Michigan voter info, setting up possible Supreme Court fight • Wisconsin ExaminerA federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Department of Justice isn’t entitled to access sensitive personal data of Michigan voters 072
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026@henry-redman.bsky.social has a timely piece today on Wisconsin election officials and voting rights advocates response to rising fear about election security in the midterms 024
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 24/06/2026@isiahholmes.bsky.social listens to the Democratic candidates in the governor's race as they discuss criminal justice, immigration 122
Ruth Conniff @rconniff.bsky.social · 24/06/2026More Wisconsin women are having abortions now than right before the Dobbs decision, mainly due to telehealth. But things could go in dramatically different directions in this politically tippy state - I take stock of where we are on the 4th anniversary of Dobbs in a reported column 032
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 24/06/2026Wisconsin isn’t doing enough to keep people in community corrections out of jail, advocates say. Frank Zufall reports for our #CriminalJustice Project.buff.lyWisconsin isn’t doing enough to keep people in community corrections out of jail, advocates say • Wisconsin ExaminerAn effort to avoid re-incarcerating people who violate the terms of their release does not do enough advocates say. 102
Reposted by Ruth ConniffWisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 24/06/2026Four years after Dobbs, advocates clash over how far to take the fight for later abortion access via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/06/24/r...wisconsinexaminer.com4 years after Dobbs, advocates clash over how far to take fight for later abortion access • Wisconsin ExaminerIn the four years since the Dobbs decision, a debate has emerged over expanded access to late-term abortion 013