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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Western WI Senate race hinges on a GOP tale of hospital money it withheld
Republicans refused to release money the full Legislature had approved, but they want voters to think Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith did it.
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Question of the Week: Gas prices and politics
Will pain at the gas pump prove painful for the president’s party in November? It’s our newsletter question of the week for Sept. 24.
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Here’s how Crowley and Tiffany would address affordable housing
It’s a rare bipartisan topic, to a degree. Crowley uses collaborations to boost housing stock. Tiffany wants to target regulations — and China.
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
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Here’s how Van Orden and Cooke compare on economic issues
Rebecca Cooke proposes homeowner tax relief, affordable childcare, and fighting price gouging, while Derrick Van Orden says “affordability” is a made-up word.
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Question of the Week: Free school lunch for all?
A Democratic candidate for Assembly says if someone’s concerned about the cost of providing school lunch, they should look at the meal money being given to legislators on top of their full-time salary.
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Crowley has a list to fight corruption, Tiffany has a list of votes enabling it
Crowley is seizing on public demands for greater accountability, while Tiffany authored a bill to end John Doe investigations of politicians, saying “I want this to be my legacy.”
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Question of the Week: Is Flock a friend or foe?
A crime fighting tool? A mass surveillance threat? Is there middle ground for using these kinds of cameras from Flock and elsewhere? It’s our newsletter question for September 10.
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Question of the Week: Your first time (voting)
Did you take voting for granted at first or have you been casting ballots since you were newly eligible to vote? It’s our newsletter question for September 3.
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OPINION: 9 sleazy Republican TV ads could backfire because of what they don’t address: the issues
The Republican billionaire-funded, million-dollar ad campaign in key Wisconsin Assembly races relies on scare tactics about the trans community to target Democrats who have public service histories and a focus on voters’ concerns.
