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‘A Great Lake Deserves a Great State:’ Gov. proposes renaming Lake Michigan

“A GREAT LAKE DESERVES A GREAT STATE” 💙 And that’s why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker dropped this video over the weekend proposing a NEW name for Lake Michigan — Lake Illinois 😆

But it’s his SECOND proposal that takes a direct shot at Wisconsin…

“Going off the idea that the United States will be purchasing Greenland to protect the homeland, Illinois will be annexing Green Bay — to protect against enemies foreign AND domestic,” Pritzker joked.

YOUR MOVE, GOV. EVERS 😉

🎥: JB Pritzker, TikTok

‘A Great Lake Deserves a Great State:’ Gov. proposes renaming Lake Michigan

Wisconsin Farmer Left With The Bill After Trump Funding Freeze

Aaron Pape’s family farm in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, is facing a $30,000 loss after the Trump administration reneged on contracts signed by farmers across the country, citing a need for government efficiency.

The “Conservation Contracts,” between the USDA and farms that committed to practices that preserved the future of the environment, are now on hold. Meanwhile, the money has already been spent, leaving family farms in limbo.

Pape, who did not vote for Trump, says they’re just trying to do good things while taking care of the environment.

✏️: Salina Heller

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Wisconsin Farmer Left With The Bill After Trump Funding Freeze

WI State Rep. Omokunde On The Importance Of The Upcoming State Supreme Court Election

Wisconsin leaders are trying to bridge gaps in order to create a new generation of clean energy jobs.

Speaking at a recent UpNorthNews event, state Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) noted that progressives are sometimes divided on climate matters, with labor unions and environmentalists occasionally butting heads. Then there are times when Republicans and some climate activists are united in things, like viewing nuclear energy as a zero-carbon source.

Omokunde said the climate needs action now—and this is also the right time to turn the temperature down on the political climate and find common ground to reduce emissions while creating good middle class jobs.

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