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The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. Sign up to receive Pat’s newsletter, and read more of his work here.
Recent Posts
What it means for Wisconsin that Josh Kaul isn’t running for governor
A potential frontrunner decides to seek a third term as attorney general instead, offering stability in the state’s fight against the Trump administration.
Trump’s spending cuts hit program for deaf-blind kids in Wisconsin
A program around since the 1960s helps deaf-blind children in Wisconsin so they can go to school and communicate with others, but President Trump’s DEI cuts may kill the program after next year.
Wisconsin Republicans introducing new bill to ban absentee ballot drop boxes
Conservative state Supreme Court justices banned drop boxes in 2022, but they were restored when the court came under liberal control in 2024.
GOP making big budget cuts and blaming Dems happens in Madison, not just DC
The closing of facilities to help homeless veterans happened after Republicans removed Gov. Tony Evers’ funding request.
Fred Clark, former Assembly member, announces run for 7th Congressional District
With GOP incumbent Tom Tiffany running for governor, his seat is now a pick-up opportunity for Democrats like Clark who want Congress to be a check on runaway presidential power.
Women and doctors on latest abortion restrictions: Get out
Candidate for governor Tom Tiffany tries to imply he’d maintain current law, but his record and rhetoric show that Wisconsin could see a total abortion ban if he’s elected.