Data Center Clash in Governor Race: Tom Tiffany and David Crowley are trading attacks over data-center policy, subsidies, and who should pay for infrastructure impacts, with Crowley pushing accountability and Tiffany emphasizing ending subsidies while defending related federal votes. Milwaukee Budget Pressure: A new forecast projects Milwaukee’s budget could face a $104.5 million structural deficit by 2031, even with a 2% sales tax increase and strong reserves, raising calls for departments to tighten spending and rethink priorities. Flock Safety Scrutiny: Kenosha charged a former deputy with misusing Flock license-plate cameras to track a coworker for an unauthorized personal purpose, prompting added safeguards like expanded audits, case-number documentation, and reduced data retention. Medicaid Work-Rule Questions: Wisconsin’s Medicaid work-rule rollout still leaves unresolved issues around exemptions—especially homelessness and hardship—while DHS says technology will help but “very human” support will be needed. Rural Water Infrastructure: Gov. Evers visited Menomonie to announce a $1 million grant for a new city well, warning that proposed federal cuts could disrupt local infrastructure. Universities of Wisconsin Funding: UW Board of Regents approved a 2027-29 operating budget request including a tuition freeze plan tied to $190 million in state support. Rural Vet Shortage: A report highlights how Wisconsin’s shortage of large-animal veterinarians is forcing long drives and heavy on-call burdens for rural practices. Election Integrity/Bad Polls: Wisconsin’s political conversation continues to be roiled by fake election polling claims and fallout from pollsters admitting fabricated data.