Drake Bentley is a Contributing Writer at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has covered sports professionally since 2019 and is an award-winning investigative reporter with a focus on team sports, racial issues, diversity and inclusion, and social interest, alongside broader themes in culture and society. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Wisconsin State Journal.
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By: Drake Bentley
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley sent shockwaves throughout the country when he announced he was reentering the race for Wisconsin governor. Almost immediately claims that he is the “establishment” pick were presented, bringing up painful memories of the recent presidential elections in which populist candidates were snuffed out for more career politicians, which some argue […]
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A 26-year-old Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District accepted campaign contributions from the owner of a company that attempted to install a water-purification system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. before algae blooms turned the iconic pool a vibrant shade of green. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, is […]
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Official complaints have been filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission against Mandela Barnes’ campaign and a political action committee benefiting the former lieutenant governor, alleging violations of state law. Two complaints obtained by the Milwaukee Courier were filed July 27 by Claudia Pogreba of Madison against Mandela for Wisconsin, Barnes’ gubernatorial campaign, and The Long […]
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Automatic license plate readers (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety have been quietly building a nationwide mass surveillance system, including in Wisconsin. Hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin used Flock cameras in 2025, but many have decided to part ways with the technology after increased scrutiny from the public and advocates. AI-powered Flock cameras can […]
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Public polling in recent days shows Francesca Hong has a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor with less than two weeks to go until Election Day. Marquette University Law School released a poll on July 29 showing 38% of primary voters said they will vote for Hong, followed by 16% for Mandela […]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore has thrown her support behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin governor. Crowley’s campaign announced the endorsement on July 31, just 11 days before the Democratic primary election. “I’ve known David since he was a community organizer and have watched him grow into an effective leader in Milwaukee […]
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Mike Roberts, a candidate for Wisconsin State Senate, touts himself as a successful businessman but public records shed a different light. The race for the state Senate’s 5th district is expected to be highly contested. Roberts is seeking the Republican nomination and has no primary opponent on the ballot, while State Rep. Robyn Vining is […]
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The former Mayor of New York City, the one and only Eric Adams, was apparently in rural Wisconsin over the weekend to pitch data centers to the public. Adams, who was recently succeeded by Zohran Mamdani in NYC, has been working as a “business development consultant” for several “real estate-related technology companies,” he recently told […]
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The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is endorsing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin governor. With just eight days to go until Election Day, Crowley has a steep hill to climb to catch up to frontrunner State Rep. Francesca Hong, according to polling in recent days. After former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes […]
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Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany proposed splitting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, claiming it would be better for sportsmen. However, the plan is opposed by conservation groups and other Wisconsin Republicans. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, the state’s largest conservation organization representing sportsmen, cited stagnant license fees and rising costs as the source […]
