Politics
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VIDEO: That Time Republican US Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Was ‘Totally Opposed’ to Abortion Rights
This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The last time Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde tried to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin, his position on abortion was pretty clear. @upnorthnews This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The…
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Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
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Here’s why Wisconsin’s public school budgets are struggling
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.
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VIDEO: BTS: Green Bay Prepares to Host 2025 NFL Draft
Green Bay is now on the clock for the 2025 NFL Draft and learning some lessons from this year?s draft in Detroit on handling an anticipated crowd of 250,000 attendees. Speaking on WISN-TV’s “Upfront” Green Bay Police Captain Ben Allen discussed how planning teams are focusing on public safety and logistics. The festivities will span…
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Opinion: Trump has shown he can’t keep Americans safe. In a second term, that could be disastrous.
From his failed response to COVID-19 to his role in the overturning Roe v. Wade to his new economic agenda that could cause job losses and price hikes, Donald Trump has proven he can’t protect Americans, writes Chris Edelson.
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This billionaire’s PAC is spreading a big lie about Tammy Baldwin, Medicare, and taxpayer savings
Restoration PAC, funded by Uline’s Richard Uihlein, twists the significance of forcing Big Pharma to negotiate for lower bulk pricing on Medicare prescriptions.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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VIDEO: Gov. Evers Kicks off “Pothole Patrol” Tour
“That old joke is right, there are two seasons in Wisconsin: winter and construction season?but that?s a good thing,? said Gov. Evers. Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address, focusing on his annual statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour aimed at repairing potholes across Wisconsin and discussing his administration’s efforts to enhance local roads and highways throughout the…
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VIDEO: Take a ride on Wisconsin’s new electric buses
POWERING UP Electric school buses are being rolled out across the state. They’re still big and yellow, but they’re not loud and don’t smell like diesel fuel. Wisconsin’s rural school districts are taking advantage of the Clean Bus Program which is replacing existing buses with zero or low-emission models. Hear from one driver in Mondovi…
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How one Wisconsin county is eliminating medical debt for its residents
When Milwaukee County hospitals declined an offer to purchase their medical debt at a lower rate, local leaders knew they needed a new way to help their community get healthy. That’s when they started talking about charity care.
