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Support Journalism That’s Rooted in Wisconsin — and Has Your Back
Because of you, we’ve been telling the stories other outlets miss — for nearly FIVE years. From uplifting the best of Wisconsin to holding leaders accountable, our work matters now more than ever. When local news disappears, communities lose their voice. We’re here to make sure that never happens in Wisconsin. Now through June 16,…
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This WI Lawmaker Has a “Remarkably Unhinged Social Media Presence”
TROLLIN’ TROLLIN’ TROLLIN’ – 📱 If it’s the weekend, a Wisconsin congressman is likely spending lots of time on a tiny keyboard. US Rep. Derrick Van Orden has almost made a second career out of social media trolling. The 3rd District Republican from Prairie du Chien frequently hurls insults at political opponents, constituents, and those…
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Wisconsin Republicans Are Failing The “WI Smell Test”
⁉️ WHAT DID I JUST VOTE ON? – There’s understandably some blowback to the bill House Republicans passed recently that makes massive cuts to important programs, but who expected it would come from GOP lawmakers who voted for it and now say they didn’t know what was in it? A Nebraska congressman admitted not knowing…
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Democrats Show How WI Could Block Trump’s Illegal Cuts
Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills in the state Legislature meant to show how it could avoid some of the massive, possibly illegal cuts President Donald Trump is making to federal funding. Some of what Trump is doing is known as impoundment, a trick President Richard Nixon tried in 1974, where a president claws back federal money…
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Wisconsin Republicans Had One Job
Wisconsin Republicans had ONE JOB 📋 Pass a budget. Work with the Governor. Invest in our communities. Instead? They took their marbles and went home 🏃♂️ While politicians play games, Wisconsin families need: ✅ Better schools ✅ Fixed roads ✅ Affordable healthcare ✅ Good-paying jobs We deserve leaders who show up and do the work…
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More Misinformation and Online Bullying from Congressman Derrick Van Orden
Congressman Derrick Van Orden remains a perpetual presence on social media, frequently lashing out at anyone who dares to criticize him. Occasionally, the Prairie du Chien Republican likes to single out some of his own constituents for scorn. On Monday, Van Orden posted employment information about a woman who criticized him. UpNorthNews Founding Editor Pat…
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Johnson: Judge Dugan Should Face Maximum Penalty in ICE Case
Sen. Ron Johnson is squarely on the side of President Donald Trump in wanting to see a Milwaukee County judge put in prison for the way she handled efforts by federal immigration officers to disrupt her court. Long before any kind of a trial is held to weigh the evidence, Johnson told WISN-TV he thinks…
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This WI mom had her baby with the help of Planned Parenthood
Each year for her birthday, Heather Martell puts out a call asking for donations to an organization that has played a “life-saving” role in her life: Planned Parenthood. Heather has a history of complicated reproductive health issues and says the doctors, nurses, and social workers at Planned Parenthood have always been caring, considerate, and helpful…
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Will Legislators Save Wisconsin From Wakeboating Damage?
Two out-of-state residents with property on a lake up north are suing a Burnett County town over a ban on wake boats—vessels designed to make waves that are large enough to surf. The pair say the town board in Scott rushed to pass a ban last November before they could make their case. Wake boats…
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We Brought The People To The Capitol
A whole lot of Wisconsinites are cheesed off over how the state budget is coming together. Here’s the deal: The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee — made up of the senators and representatives who will write a state budget bill — recently held four, day-long public hearings across Wisconsin. The overwhelming amount of public comments supported…
