Every year in Wisconsin state government, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on programs and policies that impact every citizen, community, school and business.

The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association is grateful for the bipartisan passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

This legislation introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany, R-WI, and Lauren Boebert, R-CO, restores the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states and prevents future judicial overturns.

To the editor:

In my opinion, Richard Kucksdorf’s recent guest column is begging for a critical examination.

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Green Bay travels to Chicago to face the Bears in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The game will be played at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Packers’ offense vs. Bears’ defense

The last time these two teams met also happens to be the last time the Packers’ full starting offense played. Jordan Love left in the first half with a concussion and has not been on the field since.

Just like that, the slate is wiped clean. The Green Bay Packers finished the regular season at 9-7-1, but they will tell you that everyone is 0-0 as of now.

The reward for finishing second in the NFC North is a date with their oldest rival — the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

The Green Bay Packers are back in familiar territory for their postseason opener as they’ll head to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.

The Bears are the NFC North champions and enter the postseason on a two-game losing streak after a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions in their regular season finale.

The greatest rivalry in football is set for Round 3 as the Green Bay Packers will travel to Illinois to take on the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs on Jan. 10.

It is no secret these two NFL franchises not only know but have a strong dislike for each other. As two of the oldest franchises in the NFL, Green Bay and Chicago have met 212 times, with the Packers leading the series 109-97-6.

Trevon Diggs is in Green Bay now after being claimed off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys when he was released shortly after Christmas Day.

Diggs made his debut against the Minnesota Vikings.

What were those first 24-36 hours like?

Definitely a change, a little hectic, but I’m just adjusting to it. And, you know, just ready.

What kind of opportunity is this for you?