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Harris wants to give working families a tax cut and raise taxes on corporations. Trump would do the opposite.
Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the corporate tax rate, expanding the child tax credit, and cutting taxes for more than 100 million working and middle class Americans. Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he wants to permanently extend tax breaks that primarily benefited the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
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Jodi Habush Sinykin sees potential in a newly-drawn State Senate district where voters are tired of the same old extremism
The Democratic challenger wants to protect women’s healthcare choices while Republican incumbent Sen. Duey Stroebel supports treating an 1849 law as a total abortion ban.
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Opinion: Why I’m voting for the first time, as Gen Z
This is the first election that Up North News’ editorial intern, Josh Skarda, will be able to vote in – here’s why it’s important to him as a member of Gen Z.
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‘Put patriotism ahead of partisanship’ – Liz Cheney issues a call to duty in the Wisconsin birthplace of the Republican Party
The exiled Republican implored other conservatives who feel politically homeless to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and defeat Trumpism. Ripon, Wisconsin, may be the birthplace of the Grand Old Party, but one of the nation’s most prominent anti-Trump Republicans visited Ripon College on Thursday to urge fellow conservatives to put country over party…
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VIDEO: What Public Issues Are Impacting to This City Council President?
Local governments rely on federal funding for a lot of things – like infrastructure, health care, and public safety. Emily Berge understands that, and as the City Council President in Eau Claire, she knows who she votes for is going to affect everyone in her community. Here are a few of the things she’ll be…
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VIDEO: Former Walz Student Reacts to VP Debate
Andrew, a former student of Governor Tim Walz shared his reaction to Tuesday’s Vice Presidential debate and what it was like having Gov. Walz as a teacher. 🎥: Elisabeth Montemurro @upnorthnews Andrew, a former student of Governor Tim Walz shared his reaction to Tuesday's Vice Presidential debate and what it was like having Gov. Walz…
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Trump once again attacks USPS and mail-in ballots as Election Day nears
Just like he did in 2020, when he began attacking mail-in voting months before Election Day, Donald Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to once again challenge any election results he doesn’t like.
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The $1.7 billion question: Will Wisconsin finally get a stronger BadgerCare system for families?
Republicans have rejected billions of dollars over the years—federal funds that could provide stable health insurance coverage to many and ease premium pressure on everyone else by improving rates for providers.
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Why small Wisconsin school districts are building daycare centers
Amidst a childcare crisis across Wisconsin, public school superintendents don’t want their students open-enrolling to bigger districts with more childcare options available. They want young families to move into town for jobs, build a connection with the school, and stay.
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VIDEO: 5 Things First Time Voters Should Know
As Election Day gets closer, it’s understandable that many first-time voters might be confused, overwhelmed, or anxious as they prepare to cast their ballots. UpNorthNews Correspondent Kianna (@kianna1201 ) has the details: @upnorthnews As Election Day gets closer, it’s understandable that many first-time voters might be confused, overwhelmed, or anxious as they prepare to cast…
