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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Left Without Any Factual Reason to Attack the State’s Top Elections Administrator, Gableman Goes After Her Looks
Republican-hired inquisitor attacks Meagan Wolfe on right-wing radio show, and continues to spread conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
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‘Back to the Dark Ages’ for Water Protection as a Judge Kills DNR Enforcement of PFAS
State’s big business lobby, WMC, successfully argues the Legislature has to list the chemicals and write the rules—even though it might never do that.
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Ron Johnson Addresses Criticism About His Wealth Doubling and His Tax Break Helping His Business—Saying Both Are True
Senator also again claimed the tax break for pass-through companies is about helping small businesses even though the wealthiest Americans get a huge chunk of the benefits.
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10 Ways Life in Wisconsin Would Look Different Without Gov. Evers’ Record Number of Vetoes
Put another way: How will life change in Wisconsin next year if Evers isn’t playing the role of goalie to Republicans’ legislative slapshots?
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Baldwin an Enthusiastic Yes, Johnson a Silent No as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Confirmed to the US Supreme Court
Wisconsin’s Republican senator had previously voted for Judge Jackson’s nomination to a federal judgeship.
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Forecast for Fall Elections: More Fearmongering. The Antidote: Listening and Honesty.
Conservative attacks on crime, race, sex and gender issues helped win some spring elections, but voters in other Wisconsin communities rejected social issue challenges.
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Another ‘No’ Vote From Rep. Tom Tiffany on a Measure to Stand Up to Russia
It was a nonbinding resolution reaffirming support of the NATO alliance and its democratic principles as it supports Ukraine. Tiffany previously opposed a ban on Russian oil imports.
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AOC Gets the USPS to Admit Oshkosh Defense Had No Plans to Create Its New Jobs in Wisconsin
Critics accuse the company of bait and switch for winning a big government contract based on its experienced union workforce—but choosing to create non-union jobs in South Carolina.
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Commissions and Courts Are Not the Only Ones Who Can Enforce Election Rules—Voters Need to Play a Role
It may mean voting in a new direction sometimes, but democracy only works if we don’t reward the authoritarian wannabes.
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‘The Quiet Majority Needs to Show Up’: Election Day Brings High Stakes for Schools, Local Government, Courts
Spring non-partisan races have been shaped by GOP-supported spending and messaging. Dozens of school districts forced to ask for additional local help to make up for the Legislature’s lack of support.
