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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Justices Hear Arguments on the Squatter Who Won’t Leave the State Natural Resources Board
Scott Walker appointee’s term ended last year, but he’s refused to leave since Republicans in the state Senate won’t confirm a replacement nominated by Evers.
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Elections Commission Deadlock in Republican Push to Have More Voters’ Absentee Ballots Trashed for Minor Errors
“People have to be careful,” vs. “That’s just wrong.”
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Price Tag of Republicans’ Big Tax Break for Business Approaches $3 Billion
The credit does not require proof of job creation and is heavily skewed toward Wisconsin’s wealthiest tax filers.
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State Supreme Court Chooses New Political Maps Still Heavily Skewed to Republicans
By choosing Evers’ modified option, court rules 4-3 against GOP efforts to tilt the maps even further from statewide voter makeup.
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Biden Makes Superior a Centerpiece of His State of the Union Follow-Up Message
Visits the Blatnik Bridge, a prime example of aging infrastructure likely to have repairs accelerated from a bipartisan deal reached with Congress.
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New Marquette Poll Shows 2022 Candidates Have a Lot of Work to Do to Introduce Themselves
Sen. Ron Johnson gets the highest unfavorability rating in the survey’s nine-year history.
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State Democrats Propose Greater Healthcare Coverage for Small-Business Workers
Lower-income childless adults would also have access to a basic health plan if the proposal could pass the Legislature.
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Biden Coming to Wisconsin to Talk Jobs. Senate Dems Target Johnson for Opposing Them.
The senator opposed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and recently said he would not fight to locate new jobs in Oshkosh.
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Gableman Election Report: Dismantle State Elections Commission, Crack Down on Efforts to Help Nursing Home Residents Vote
Three-hour presentation repeats ongoing talking points in favor of letting politicians change election results they don’t like.
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Ron Johnson—Frequent Purveyor of Disinfo on Ukraine—Tries to Blame Others for Empowering Putin
Republican senator turns to the usual targets rather than acknowledging using Ukraine as a pawn to help Trump’s campaign.
