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The Republican-controlled House Agriculture Committee approved its draft of a proposed Farm Bill on Friday that includes cuts of $27 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next ten years and would cancel nearly $14 billion for climate practices from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The Farm Bill is a package of…

UpNorthNews’ correspondent JMatt (@jmattmke) is here to highlight some things you may not know about West Allis. What are some of your favorite things about West Allis? @upnorthnews UpNorthNews’ correspondent JMatt (@jmattmke) is here to highlight some things you may not know about West Allis 👀 What are some of your favorite things about West…

Voters are being asked to make up the difference as state aid fails to keep up with rising costs and more state dollars are being transferred to private schools. UpNorthNews Mark Pochow has the details: @upnorthnews Voters are being asked to make up the difference as state aid fails to keep up with rising costs…

Republican US Senate candidate Eric Hovde considers the window between 12 and 14 weeks of pregnancy as “probably a reasonable timeline” for deciding on abortion. It’s a figure that has no basis in medical science. Furthermore, Hovde told WISN-TV’s “Upfront,” he thinks Wisconsin voters should have the final say on a woman’s right to make…

Our kid correspondent, 6-year-old Emmarie is back to work! This week, she’s interviewing her elementary school principal, Mr. Ben Dallman to find out what it’s like leading about 250 kindergarten-through-fifth graders at Roosevelt Elementary School in Eau Claire. @upnorthnews Our kid correspondent, 6-year-old Emmarie is back to work! 🗒️ ✏️ 🍎 👧🏼 This week, she's…

WATCH: GOP senators were in Madison, not to release funds for PFAS cleanup, but to hold a likely-to-fail veto override session. The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to override nine vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including $125 million in grants for PFAS pollution, gray wolf population goals, and a post-election audit. Senate Minority Leader Dianne…

Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Milwaukee on Thursday as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour, while aiming to connect with Black voters in this key battleground state. It will be her fourth trip to Wisconsin this year. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlighted the critical need for community-wide voter…

For the past 11 years, one state lawmaker, among others, has been fighting to get health care coverage to tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin, and one group of people has been blocking his proposals. Meanwhile, the residents of Wisconsin racked up $1.3 billion in medical debt in 2022 alone. @upnorthnews For the past…

Looking for family-friendly activities in West Allis? UpNorthNews’ new correspondent JMatt (@jmattmke) has you covered! He’s highlighting three iconic locations, Reunion Restaurant (@reunionwestallis), Cream City Clay (@creamcityclay), and Icredi-Roll (@incredirollskate), and sharing what’s special about each. Trust us, these activities are fun for kids of all ages—and they might even help you embrace your inner…

Rachel Hahn has ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. But polycystic ovary syndrome and other complications made that a challenge for her and her husband, Chris. So the Elk Mound couple used fertility treatments and their first child, a son, born in 2013. However, the next time around, doctors suggested in vitro fertilization. That would…