Measures that would legalize medical marijuana, spend $125 million to combat pollution from “forever chemicals” and allow election officials to speed up the counting of absentee ballots all appear to be doomed as the Wisconsin Legislature approaches the end of… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read moreA Memorial Service for Phillip J. Pekala, Jr., of Polar, WI (formally of Mauston, WI) will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Conway Picha Funeral Home in Lyndon Station, WI. Visitation will be on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00. Survivors include his wife, Gail Pekala of Polar; daughter, Kayla Pekala of Rollingstone, MN; son, Teddy Pekala of Mauston; four step-sons, Zach Kibort; Donavan Pavek, Kyler Hartley both of Polar, Nicholas Green of Wisconsin Rapids, and Zachary Phillips of Wabasha, MN; three step-daughters, Vera Pavek, Dixie Smith both of Polar, and Ashley Perez of Lewiston, MN; grandson, Gabriel
Read moreAn Iowa school board has resolved a lawsuit over a now-rescinded district policy that let students request a gender support plan to begin socially transitioning at school, without the permission of their parents. The Gazette newspaper in Cedar Rapids reports… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read moreA $2 billion Republican tax cut package which draws down the state surplus is now ready for Governor Tony Evers to act on. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) said it will help Wisconsin compete with neighboring states. “All of our neighbors except to the crazy neighbor to the west have more friendly tax income […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreA vigil is planned for Wednesday at the site of a shooting where two elementary students and a woman died Sunday and a man was injured. Source: LacrosseTribune.com
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