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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Aug. 31-Sept. 7)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Van Orden and Tiffany voted for another food safety cut as FDA, USDA lose inspectors
Van Orden and Tiffany voted in favor of budget cuts to food safety agencies as FDA and USDA are already short on inspectors, with the losses reaching Wisconsin dairy directly.
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Question of the Week: Where are the parties? (The political ones)
Is it just individual politicians or are the Democratic and Republican parties themselves more far apart than ever? It’s our newsletter question for August 27.
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How county clerks deliver secure elections to Wisconsinites
Wisconsin county clerks say the state’s election procedures incorporate ample security measures, including paper-backed systems and public testing of tabulating equipment, to ensure accurate vote counting.
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First responder, lifesaver, warden—Ben Gruber offers a unique resume for the Wisconsin Assembly
Ben Gruber is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 51 to advocate for working families and rural communities. He brings a lifetime of public service experience as a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation warden, former firefighter, paramedic, and labor union president.
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Wisconsin set to receive $313M from Meta in landmark child safety reform settlement
The Badger State joins dozens of others who will receive millions of dollars as the social media giant implements stricter rules for its youngest users.
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What’s the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? WMC opens 2026 nominations
Wisconsin businesses make a lot of cool things, but Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce needs your help to determine The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2026.
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IndyCar drivers to watch in the Milwaukee Mile doubleheader this weekend
The NTT IndyCar Series draws two steps closer to the finish line with a doubleheader weekend Aug. 28-30 at the historic Milwaukee Mile on the grounds of State Fair Park in West Allis.
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Data center double-talk: Tiffany’s record gets in the way of his attacks on Crowley
US Rep. Tom Tiffany is struggling to find an issue that will stick to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Data center construction seems an unlikely choice, given Tiffany’s record on tax breaks, labor, the environment, and local control.
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8 free Labor Day events across Wisconsin
Whether you want to enjoy your day off or learn more about the origins of the holiday, there are plenty of free Labor Day events to attend in Wisconsin.
