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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American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Violence Prevention in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers allocated $10 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to the Medical College of Wisconsin to fund a series of grants to cities, tribes, providers, and community groups.
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Republicans Reject New Engineering Building for UW Madison, Despite Broad Business Support
Rather than making solid investments in Wisconsin’s future workforce, GOP lawmakers seem stuck on corporate tax giveaways that do nothing to create jobs today or tomorrow.
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More Help Is Needed for New Wisconsin Moms Who Face Anxiety, Depression, Medical Issues
It’s okay to recognize that pregnancy isn’t a fairy tale existence and motherhood doesn’t come with an owner’s manual. Questions, worries, and down days come with the territory, but help is available.
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Republicans Pass Local Aid Bill Shortchanging Milwaukee, Controlling How Other Communities Spend Money
Assembly Republicans go their own way in passing a bill to share state revenue. Senate Republicans are likely to make more changes, with no guarantee Gov. Evers will sign a version that isn’t negotiated jointly.
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‘Prohibition Isn’t Working’—State Senate Democratic Leader Hits the Road to Promote Legalizing Marijuana
Sen. Melissa Agard is bringing her “Grass Routes” tour to Eau Claire and Wausau.
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Rep. Gallagher, Chair of a China Committee, Should Tell GOP Leaders Not to Undercut Biden’s Asia Trip
Republicans are holding America’s economy hostage by refusing to raise the debt ceiling, which has forced the president to cancel overseas stops meant to shore up American allies facing Chinese overtures.
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Wisconsin Tourism: Combining Fun with Data to Create Memories and a Big Economic Boost
From outdoor recreation to major events and weekend road trips, tourism generates about $21 billion and employs around 170,000 Wisconsinites.
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The Official COVID Emergency Is Over, but What Does That Mean in Wisconsin?
The answer is much less about restrictions, which are almost nonexistent, and more about less access to free or low-cost treatments and far less data collection that could warn us about the next outbreak.
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What Else Did Republicans Eliminate from the State Budget Bill? A Bipartisan Plan to Help a State Elections Office Under Siege.
Trump’s 2020 lies sparked a massive surge in records requests and complaints. Republicans and Democrats on the Wisconsin Elections Commission agreed on the need for extra assistance, but GOP lawmakers in the legislature killed a request for help last week.
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Legislator: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski’s Vocal Support for Free Elections Is Needed as Deniers Run Rampant
Critics said Godlewski’s recent comments could create confusion. Her supporters say her leadership plays a key role in the counterattack against the misinformation still being peddled by Trump supporters.
