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The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding, from Green Bay Packers games at Lambeau Field to beer league softball games at local parks, under a bill that a Republican lawmaker introduced Thursday.

Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska): "It wasnt an easy year for any of us. Not for our families, our communities, our small businesses, and those who are going to school," Pfaff said. "Governor Evers recognizes the fact that we are strong people, we are resilient people, we are hard-working people, and we are going to get through this. Wisconsin is going to come out the other side of this pandemic stronger than ever. This budget recognizes the need of our s state. I believe this budget will help to bu...

Bill would update Farmland Preservation Program

Sen. Testin and Rep. Oldenburg introduce bill aimed at increasing program participation.

The joint resolution would nullify Gov. Tony Evers' latest emergency order.

Wisconsin Ag News Headlines Wisconsin Ag Connection - 12/18/2020 One of Americas longest running farm broadcasters has been recognized by members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for his many years of service. Orion Samuelson was presented virtually with a legislative citation by Reps. Loren Oldenburg of Viroqua; Nancy VanderMeer of Tomah; and Sen. Patrick Testin of Stevens Point. "Legislative citations are used to congratulate the recipient on their accomplishments on behalf of the Wisconsi...

Thy neighbors vote Now, say you want to vote again by, for example, appropriating your neighbors absentee ballot. It would help to know whether he’s already requested a ballot. For that, you’d need to look him up on the state’s public voter database, myvote.wi.gov. You’ll also need to know his date of birth. If he hasn’t asked for a ballot yet, you could pretend to be him and request it. Unless you’ve also stolen his driver’s license, you’d have to indica...

Wisconsin Ag News Headlines Wisconsin Ag Connection - 12/10/2020 Senate Majority Leader-elect Devin LeMahieu has announced his GOP picks for various committee leadership positions for the next legislative session, which includes Senator-elect Joan Ballweg as chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Tourism. The Markesan Republican has served in the Assembly for many years and was just elected to the 14th Senate District in November to replace Sen. Luther Olsen. Ballweg has a track record...