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Billionaires get richer while Wisconsinites lose access to health care with ‘Beautiful Bill’
The US Senate will examine the Trump budget bill this week. It includes the largest cut to Medicaid in the program’s history. It also blocks Medicaid from paying for women’s health care services at Planned Parenthood clinics.
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Museums, and others, to celebrate the Wizard of Waukesha, Les Paul, on his 110th birthday
Like an unforgettable song, Les Paul has remained on the minds of local history and musical buffs, though other people are still tuned in as well. At least, Sue Baker, the program director for the Les Paul Foundation, has seen the lingering connection that the Wizard of Waukesha has with people in general and especially…
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What to Know About MLB’s Exclusive ‘Gold Card’
DID YOU KNOW? After 8 years in the majors, players earn their “Gold Card” — a pass that gets them and one guest into ANY regular season game FOR LIFE ⚾️ How It Works: The holder just walks up to the box office, shows their card, and is given the best two tickets available in…
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Green Bay Packers announce training camp start, Family Night dates
The 24th Green Bay Packers’ Family Night is scheduled for the first Saturday in August, with training camp beginning 11 days earlier. Family Night, a full practice in the Lambeau Field bowl, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Training camp begins July 23 at the Lambeau Field campus. The…
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More ways to get birth control in Wisconsin? Sign us up.
The State Assembly has approved a plan to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills and patches.
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Trolling Trump 101: You can now take Harvard courses in Wisconsin for free!
Harvard has come up with a clever way to push back at the revenge-seeking president — by offering classes like “American Government” and “Constitutional Foundations” FOR FREE! The Ivy League university has actually been doing this since the pandemic, but this new slate of politically-focused courses is a direct shot at Trump’s lack of education…
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No ‘Front Row’? Bob Uecker’s Famous Beer Commercials Almost Didn’t Happen
It was 1984. Miller wanted Ueck, who was already a national treasure thanks to his dozens of Carson appearances, to star in its “All-Stars” campaign. But there was one problem…
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Opinion: The GOP’s accidental grift gift
Republican willingness to blow up the deficit to give corporations and the super wealthy bigger tax cuts removes any remaining credibility of criticizing Americans’ basic needs as unaffordable.
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It’s Official: Kwik Trip Voted America’s #1 Gas Station
USA Today readers have spoken — and crowned our Wisconsin-based chain the country’s best in TWO categories!
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‘Dear Milwalkey…’ Clever Kid Leaves Note for Staff to Find at Local Art Museum
“I have come here so many times, I’ve lost count!” the young art aficionado admits before sharing their favorite pieces and one request.
