State Assembly
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Get to know your 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks NBA Team
After three straight seasons with a first-round playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks will look for a deeper run this year in a wide-open Eastern Conference.
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Opinion: The ‘socialist’ label holds me accountable to values of service to all
The Wisconsin Legislature’s Socialist Caucus emphasizes the power of “public,” starting with supporting public education.
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Wisconsin Lawmaker: Corrupt maps in Texas will corrupt maps everywhere
Texas Democrats leave their state to freeze a Republican legislature ordered by Trump to gerrymander their congressional boundaries.
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New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin
States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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It’s what’s not in the state budget that is generating both anger and 2026 candidates
From homeless veterans to childcare to school funding, there are a lot of missing numbers that have some people talking and others taking action.
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How Eau Claire native Bon Iver gradually (but radically) transformed his hometown
From cool hotels to art-oriented businesses, step into Eau Claire’s creative scene inspired by Justin Vernon (AKA Bon Iver).
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The new Wisconsin state budget won’t be ready on time—is that okay?
In some states, failing to pass a new budget on time can have the same outcome as what happens with the federal government: a shutdown.
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10 Wisconsin breweries that make a difference
Many breweries serve more than tasty ales—they also dish out goodwill. From grant programs to sustainability efforts, these 10 Wisconsin breweries make a big difference.
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More ways to get birth control in Wisconsin? Sign us up.
The State Assembly has approved a plan to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills and patches.
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Banned Book of the Month: ‘Shine’ by Madison’s Lauren Myracle
More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that slowing down. That’s why, at UpNorthNews, we’re committed…
