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Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin The sweeping proposal from state Sen. Patrick Testin, of Stevens Point, comes after the Dallas Mavericks did not play “The Star-Spangled Banner” before home games earlier this season. (Source: National Park Service) By Associated Press | February 25, 2021 at 8:20 AM HST - Updated February 25 at 8:25 AM MADISON, Wis. (AP) — 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 soft...

The proposal from Wisconsin state Sen. Patrick Testin comes after the Dallas Mavericks did not play “The Star-Spangled Banner” before home games.

Republican legislator’s bill mandates anthem played in all taxpayer-funded facilities in state. By Henry Redman - Feb 26th, 2021 10:56 am //end headline wrapper ?> The seating bowl at the Fiserv Forum. File photo by Jack Fennimore. Wisconsin state Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) proposed a bill on Wednesday that would require the national anthem be played before sporting events taking place in facilities that have received taxpayer funding. This would include the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field, the Milwaukee Bucks’ Fiserv Forum and the Milwaukee...

© Getty Images Republican legislators in Wisconsin introduced a bill on Thursday that would require venues and arenas that have received taxpayer funding to play the national anthem at sporting events. The Star Spangled Banner Act says that no sporting event may be held in a venue constructed even in part with public money unless the national anthem is played or sung. There would be no penalties for violating the law. This would include events held at Lambeau Field, home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers; the Fiserv Forum, where the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks play; and the American Family Fiel...

The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events at all Wisconsin venues that have received taxpayer money under a bill introduced by a Republican lawmaker.