Politics
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Opinion: New justice must protect Wisconsinites’ rights
The April 1st Wisconsin Supreme Court Election will determine the future of the state.
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The real reason Trump made English our official language
While it may seem like common sense – 80% of Americans speak only English at home – Trump’s decision will do lasting damage.
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Eau Claire City Council president is considering run for Congress, as a two-time former candidate also jumps in
Emily Berge may want to tap into anger that US Rep. Derrick Van Orden is ignoring the Chippewa Valley, while 2024 nominee Rebecca Cooke is also announcing a third effort in the 3rd District.
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UpNorthNews live event: Protecting justice for all
An evening of conversations about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election We’re having our first live event! We know the importance of the April 1 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court. That’s why we want to give you an opportunity to hear from people who can speak to some of the critical issues the court could take…
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Opinion: Asbestos’s deadly legacy in Wisconsin
Implementing the National Mesothelioma Registry will combat misdiagnosis and late detection of this asbestos-exposure-causing cancer.
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Opinion: Together We Rise. Celebrating Women in Construction.
EmpowHER WI is celebrating Women in Construction Week by uplifting tradeswomen and advocating for ongoing change.
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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Milwaukee veteran and VA worker: “I’m not dead weight. You’re tossing off the wrong stuff.” Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he’s now unemployed and says he feels betrayed by the president’s dramatic downsizing of the federal government that cost him his job. “I…
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
“What’s going to happen is VA’s not going to perform as well for veterans, and veterans are going to get harmed,” said Michael Missal, who was the VA’s inspector general for nine years until he was fired last month by Donald Trump.
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Rallies planned across Wisconsin this week to oppose far-right Supreme Court candidate
The freedom to make decisions about reproductive health care is on the ballot in Wisconsin on April 1, in the state Supreme Court race. Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals are inviting other Wisconsin residents to rally with them across the state this week to protect reproductive freedom.
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Opinion: Lincoln County should not sell off Pine Crest Nursing Home
Residents are fighting to keep the Pine Crest Nursing Home from being sold to a for-profit buyer.
