The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. He now serves as Chief Political Correspondent and occasional pontoon captain.
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What a vote for a Republican legislator means for the childcare crisis
When Gov. Tony Evers and legislative Democrats pushed for a real investment to keep childcare affordable for working families, Republicans proposed larger class sizes, younger childcare workers, and a tax credit worth around $50 per month.
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Kamala Harris and Tony Evers bring new ideas designed to help the elderly, disabled, and their home caregivers
The vice president unveils a plan for Medicare coverage of vision, hearing, and home care—paid for by negotiating lower drug prices with Big Pharma—while the Wisconsin governor uses American Rescue Plan funds to boost pay for direct caregivers. Some long-needed relief is coming for the “Sandwich Generation,” the 54% of Americans who have to balance…
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The $1.7 billion question: Will Wisconsin finally get a stronger BadgerCare system for families?
Republicans have rejected billions of dollars over the years—federal funds that could provide stable health insurance coverage to many and ease premium pressure on everyone else by improving rates for providers.
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Wausau’s conservative mayor relocates a ballot drop box on his own, a potential ethics and criminal violation
The city attorney advised Doug Diny not to tamper with the drop box outside of City Hall. The local district attorney and state Elections Commission have been asked to investigate.
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Will overwhelming support for paid family leave translate into Wisconsin votes this November?
With so many Americans feeling “sandwiched” between child care and elder care, support for paid family leave is strong, even among Republicans. But Wisconsin’s GOP lawmakers have consistently stood in the way.
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Where Harris and Trump stand on paid family leave
Trump once shocked Americans with a pledge of support— that later was significantly reduced. Vice President Harris wants to implement things President Biden proposed but couldn’t get all the way through Congress.
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Hovde’s money is at the center of a Senate race that should be about middle class prosperity, not his own.
The California bank owner has received several significant tax breaks from former President Trump’s 2017 tax law. If elected, Hovde could improve his windfall through budget cuts or higher middle class taxes—write bank regulations, and never answer questions about foreign government deposits in his bank.
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What a vote for a Republican legislator means for your public schools
Bills that attack public education in Wisconsin are in line with GOP efforts to make taxpayers support two parallel school systems, censor information about race and gender, and face a never-ending parade of referendums. There are 93 Republicans on ballots across the state for seats in the Wisconsin Legislature’s Senate and Assembly. Each is an…
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Wall-to-wall Walz sightings in Wisconsin, from watch parties to a planned appearance in Wausau
Minnesota’s governor and first lady are each planning Badger State visits this week. Gwen Walz headlines one of more than 200 debate watch parties being set up around Wisconsin, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz schedules a Friday event.
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VIDEO: The Man at the Center of the Democratic Roll Call/Dance Party Is a Rice Lake Native
It instantly became a convention classic and the man at the center of the Democratic roll call/dance party is a Rice Lake native. Jason Rae has been politically active since joining the Barron County Democratic Party at age 17. Now he serves as secretary to the national party and to the Chicago convention. He said…
