Baylor Spears

Baylor Spears

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Baylor Spears is a staff reporter for the Wisconsin Examiner. She’s previously written for the Minnesota Reformer and Washingtonian Magazine. A Tennessee-native, she graduated with a degree in journalism from Northwestern University in June 2022.

Crowley says he would repeal data center tax subsidies, regulate AI and social media 
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he would sign a bill to repeal tax incentives for data centers if he’s elected, marking a change in his position on the issue. Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Republicans...
Republican Tom Tiffany seeks to boost turnout in Waukesha with an assist from Brett Favre
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre spent the majority of his time on stage in Waukesha on Tuesday night talking about his time playing football. But when the conversation turned to the election, Favre was blunt about what he...
Pilot error was the reason for Tiffany plane crash, according to preliminary report
A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report released on Oct. 13 found that an error by pilot Leonard Boltz was the cause of the plane crash with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany. Last month, Tiffany was flying with Boltz from...
Democratic candidate David Crowley campaigns in Beloit with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore came to Wisconsin looking for some company. Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland and the only Black governor currently serving in office, traveled to Wisconsin on Friday to campaign with Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Milwaukee...
FEMA confirms $17.9 million in disaster aid for four Wisconsin counties, provides application info 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed $17.9 million in disaster aid is being made available for Wisconsinites in Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties to assist with damage caused by a tornado and severe storms on July 27. President Donald...
Former President Barack Obama endorses David Crowley in Wisconsin race for governor
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin governor in a video posted to social media Thursday. Crowley faces Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November in what is anticipated...
7th CD candidates Republican Michael Alfonso and Democrat Fred Clark debate
Republican Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and Democrat Fred Clark, a conservationist and former state lawmaker, faced off Wednesday night in the only scheduled debate in the race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The district...
President Donald Trump says he’s providing disaster aid to Wisconsin after speaking with Tom Tiffany
President Donald Trump said that he would be providing nearly $18 million in relief to Wisconsin to help with damage from July tornadoes in the Fox Valley after speaking to Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor...
Billionaire Diane Hendricks helps Wisconsin Republicans defend legislative majorities
Billionaire Diane Hendricks recently contributed millions to help Republicans in their efforts to defend their legislative majorities, which are in jeopardy for the first time in more than 16 years. Hendricks and the billionaire couple Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein have...
Crowley calls for constitutional amendment on abortion rights
Democratic candidate David Crowley committed to advocate for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide whether access to abortion and reproductive healthcare is a right protected by the state constitution. At an event in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Crowley...
Democratic candidate David Crowley up in polls, down in fundraising
Wisconsin’s race for governor is tight with Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley up in the most recent Marquette poll over Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, but down in fundraising. “Why on Earth would anyone contribute that amount of money?” Crowley...
Assembly GOP candidates in competitive seats try to distance themselves from their party
Republicans’ control of the Wisconsin Assembly is up in the air this November, and GOP candidates in competitive districts are taking steps to convince voters to allow them to extend their 16-year streak of leadership, including by distancing themselves from...