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. He now serves as UNN’s chief political correspondent and host of UpNorthNews Radio, airing weekday mornings 6 a.m.-8 a.m on the Civic Media radio network and the UpNorthNews Facebook page.
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Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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What a Waste: Squandering Most of a Massive Budget Surplus on Tax Breaks for Millionaires Robs Wisconsin of So Much
Republicans in the Legislature didn’t surprise anyone by taking the most fiscally irresponsible position possible with $7 billion, but it still stings to see how a win-win deal was right in front of them and then rejected.
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Republicans Want to Spend $3.5 Billion on Tax Cuts for the Very Wealthy
Legislators will face harsh criticism for giving $0 to a childcare program, broadband expansion, more stable health insurance coverage, and family leave while cutting the UW budget to pay for millionaires’ big break.
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A Sneak Attack by Republicans Would Have Undermined Technical College Funding If Not Discovered
Republicans sought to remove local accountability and leave funding for technical colleges up to the whims of lawmakers in Madison each session.
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Why Trump’s Criminal Charges Matter and How They Could Affect Wisconsin
Trump cannot win the presidency again without winning Wisconsin. That means every voter in our state should be clear-headed and put America first when considering the charges against him.
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New Bipartisan Deal on Education Funding Has Something for Everyone to Like—and Hate
Divided government means Wisconsin taxpayers will continue to pay for two parallel school systems.
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Milk Wars? Nope, Just More Manufactured Outrage Instead of Actual Work.
It’s coming from the same politicians and right-wing media figures who were up in arms about “woke” M&M’s and claimed the government was coming for your gas stoves and banning hamburgers.
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American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Violence Prevention in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers allocated $10 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to the Medical College of Wisconsin to fund a series of grants to cities, tribes, providers, and community groups.
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Republicans Reject New Engineering Building for UW Madison, Despite Broad Business Support
Rather than making solid investments in Wisconsin’s future workforce, GOP lawmakers seem stuck on corporate tax giveaways that do nothing to create jobs today or tomorrow.
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More Help Is Needed for New Wisconsin Moms Who Face Anxiety, Depression, Medical Issues
It’s okay to recognize that pregnancy isn’t a fairy tale existence and motherhood doesn’t come with an owner’s manual. Questions, worries, and down days come with the territory, but help is available.
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Republicans Pass Local Aid Bill Shortchanging Milwaukee, Controlling How Other Communities Spend Money
Assembly Republicans go their own way in passing a bill to share state revenue. Senate Republicans are likely to make more changes, with no guarantee Gov. Evers will sign a version that isn’t negotiated jointly.
