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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Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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After Losing the Supreme Court, Will Wisconsin Conservatives Exploit the State Constitution to Maintain Power?
Legislators in Madison might turn to constitutional amendments to protect former Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 and other attacks on labor and public education.
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Former WI Attorney Who Tried to Overturn 2020 Results Wants GOP to Make It Harder for College Students to Vote
Cleta Mitchell resigned from Milwaukee-based Foley & Lardner for her role in Donald Trump’s effort pressuring Georgia’s secretary of state to “find” him 11,780 more votes.
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Shootout Deaths of Two Officers Prompt Renewed Calls for ‘Red Flag’ Laws
More than 80%of Wisconsinites support a process where someone determined to be a threat to themselves or others could temporarily lose access to their guns via a court order. Suspect had previously threatened to kill cops.
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White House Infrastructure Coordinator Visits Wisconsin, Touting Infrastructure Upgrades
The Biden administration likes to use the Badger State to highlight how the bipartisan law is upgrading bridges, water lines, internet speeds, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Here Are Two More Wisconsin Examples About the Importance of Voting
After thousands of ballots were cast, a city council race in Madison ended in a tie—and one in Milwaukee resulted in a near-tie.
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Mixed Results for School Referendums Across Wisconsin—and Another Reminder of How Every Vote Matters
Only about 50% of school referendums seeking to exceed budget limits enacted by the Republican-controlled Legislature passed last week. Voters were more approving of bonds allowing schools to take on new debt to fund projects.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin Running for a Third Term in 2024
Wisconsin’s Democratic senator cites her record of fighting for women’s healthcare rights and working families in her announcement.
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The Big Election Is Over. What’s Next?
A push for a completely new map of legislative and congressional districts. A dimmer future for the state’s 1849 abortion ban. And activists imploring Wisconsinites to stay engaged and get involved.
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Record Voter Turnout Spurs Protasiewicz To Victory In Supreme Court Race
Conservatives lose control of the court after15 years, but a GOP win in one special election could lead to the Legislature attempting to impeach Gov. Tony Evers and other officials
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10 Things Wisconsin Voters Will Decide on Tuesday Along With the Next Supreme Court Justice
Spring elections include another batch of local referendums due to restrictions on school boards from legislative Republicans.
