POLITICAL VIDEO

LEFT UNDONE: PAID FAMILY LEAVE- The Wisconsin Assembly appears to be done passing bills for 2024, leaving several high-profile topics unaddressed—including proposals for paid family and medical leave. Gov. Tony Evers has proposed it in his budget bills, and legislative Democrats recently introduced it as a standalone bill. Republicans removed Evers’ request from the budget…

A Wisconsin physician says the new controversy over in-vitro fertilization—caused by the right-wing Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos have the same legal status as children—could have been avoided if politicians and justices better understood the science behind IVF. Dr. Kristin Lyerly said IVF specialists and others were shocked and angered by the decision.…

Vice President Kamala Harris thinks that every American should be able to have access to clean water—regardless of where you live or how much money you earn. That’s why President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included more than $50 billion to support new water infrastructure projects nationwide—including more than $5.8 billion that was awarded this…

Your donation fuels our journalism. Let’s work together to keep local news in your community.Head over to the support tab to donate. @upnorthnews Your donation fuels our journalism. Let’s work together to keep local news in your community. Click the link in our bio to donate. https://bit.ly/410LI6y #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #journalism #localjournalism ♬ original sound –…

Gov.Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law, proposed by him and passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. This move is seen as a victory for Democrats in the swing state, where Republicans have long held control. Evers emphasized the need for fair maps that reflect Wisconsin’s purple state status. Democrats, set to gain seats…

It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will eventually win and conquer some or all of Ukraine. History reminds us to connect the dots from tenacity to stalemate to withdrawal. Our Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has some thoughts on recent pro-Russia comments by Sen. Ron Johnson. @upnorthnews It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will…

Republicans are now fully to blame for any issues at the southern border. Here are three key facts about the southern border, the Trump-baked plan to sabotage solutions, and the reason Republicans want to talk about immigration. @upnorthnews Republicans are now fully to blame for any issues at the southern border. Here are three key…

This Febuary, let’s focus on amplifying the voices and stories that truly define Black History Month and steer clear of political distractions. @upnorthnews This Febuary, let's focus on amplifying the voices and stories that truly define Black History Month and steer clear of political distractions. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #politics #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #africanamericans #africanamericanhistory #blackexperience #febuary #democracy…

There’s never a shortage of talk about immigration and the US border with Mexico, but a group of Republicans and Democrats in Washington is close to an agreement on a package that would put limits on asylum seeking while also sending more resources to better secure the border and stop drug smuggling at points of…

Pouring one out for our friends at Fox News. @upnorthnews Pouring one out for our friends at #FoxNews. #wisconsin #biden #news #economy #republicans #democrats #government #democracy #fox ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews