Milfred and Hands react to Wisconsin's election results, with Democrats in charge next year. Liberals are likely to legalize marijuana, bring an Amtrak passenger train to Madison, boost school spending and help parents with child care, thanks to a more than $3 billion state budget surplus. But will they adopt fair maps and protect taxpayers in their bid to favor unions?
November 5th, 2026, 03:43 am
Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands
What comes next for Wisconsin?
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Published November 5th, 2026, 03:43 am
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Milfred and Hands react to Wisconsin's election results, with Democrats in charge next year. Liberals are likely to legalize marijuana, bring an Amtrak passenger train to Madison, boost school spending and help parents with child care, thanks to a more than $3 billion state budget surplus. But will they adopt fair maps and protect taxpayers in their bid to favor unions?
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Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands
They're the "Click and Clack" of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred, editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands, the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, "Center Stage" broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meetings, and from political events across the state.
