News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
A Better Wisconsin Together: Congressman Tiffany Kicks Off Taxpayer Funded Vacation by Appearing With Extremist Book Banning Group
MONONA, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Congressman Tiffany Kicks Off Taxpayer Funded Vacation by Appearing with Extremist Book Banning Group
Tiffany is listed as a featured speaker at a Sept. 21 Moms For Liberty forum
September 21, 2026
MADISON, Wis. - Just days after U.S. House Republicans adjourned early and announced a 7-week recess without addressing several key
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ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17
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Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the Trump administration from implementing unlawful guidance that sought to limit eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, today filed a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that could put federal funding for Medicaid at risk and interfere with state oversight of health insurance a
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that he obtained a final court order stopping the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education and social service programs for low-income families.
"I am proud to have secured this legal victory protecting some of ou
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Baldwin Raises Alarms on White House Further Politicizing NIH's Lifesaving Research
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Raises Alarms on White House Further Politicizing NIH's Lifesaving Research
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee, released the following statement as the White House plans to double down on its efforts to take control of the National Institutes of Health (NIH
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Barnes & Thornburg Wins Coverage Dispute for Directors and Officers of Financial Services Firm
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Wins Coverage Dispute for Directors and Officers of Financial Services Firm
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Barnes & Thornburg secured an important victory for the directors and officers (D&O) of StratFS, formerly known as Strategic Financial Solutions, when a Delaware federal judge ruled that two D&O insurance companies must provide defense coverage for the individuals
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Comments From Steve Kruzel Included in International Employment Lawyer Article About Circuit Court Ruling on NLRB Dress Code Dispute
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Comments From Steve Kruzel Included in International Employment Lawyer Article About Circuit Court Ruling on NLRB Dress Code Dispute
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Steve Kruzel, a Quarles & Brady partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, was quoted in an International Employment Lawyer article examining a recent federal appeals court decision involving Starbucks' employee dress code
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Expanding excellence: UW-Eau Claire joins Direct Admit Wisconsin initiative to create new pathway for students
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Expanding excellence: UW-Eau Claire joins Direct Admit Wisconsin initiative to create new pathway for students
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UW-Eau Claire becomes the 11th school in the Universities of Wisconsin to offer Direct Admit to students. UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Edwin Martini says the Blugold team is excited to begin offering new opportunities to thousands of students next summer.
"We are thrilled
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to t
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FFRF Backs Hegseth Impeachment Amid Escalating Christian Nationalist Agenda
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
FFRF backs Hegseth impeachment amid escalating Christian nationalist agenda
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest effort to transform the U.S. military into a vehicle for his brand of Christian nationalism.
Hegseth kicked off what the Pentagon is calling the "Send Me Tour" during a visit late last week to Texas
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FFRF Disburses $18,450 to 2026 College Student Essay Contest Winners
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proudly awarding $18,450 to the 12 winners and eight honorable mentions in the 2026 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students.
Currently enrolled college students (up to age 24) wrote on the topic of "Why President Trump is wrong
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Fulfilling state financial literacy requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Fulfilling state financial literacy requirements
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Across the country, 39 states require students to take a personal finance course to receive a high school diploma. How that is implemented varies from state to state. In states with programs still in development, school districts are working to create these classes. Credit unions often partner with schools to help meet this financi
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Giving Review Issues Commentary: Philanthropy and the Practice of Judgment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Jason Crye, program director at Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
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Philanthropy and the practice of judgment
Sep 21, 2026
Bradley Foundation official describes a staff reading program designed to cultivate that which philanthropy's professional frameworks cannot easily teach.
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The lecture landed on my desk sometim
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Gov. Whitmer Announces 243 New Jobs Across Three Business Expansions in St. Clair, Ogemaw, Oscoda Counties
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces 243 New Jobs Across Three Business Expansions in St. Clair, Ogemaw, Oscoda Counties
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September 21, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
* Tier 1 automotive supplier U.S. Farathane, LLC expanding presence in Michigan with Port Huron facility, creating 115 new jobs
* Wausau Supply Co. constructing new facility for door manufacturing in West Branch, adding 92 new
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Husch Blackwell Secures Two Federal Court Wins for Wireless Tower Developers in a Single Day
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Secures Two Federal Court Wins for Wireless Tower Developers in a Single Day
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Husch Blackwell's telecommunications litigation team secured favorable rulings in two separate federal cases on the same day, delivering wins for tower developer clients TowerNorth Development, LLC and The Towers, LLC-a joint venture between Verizon and Vertical Bridge-a
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Iowa Banker Elected as Chair of ABA's Community Bankers Council
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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Iowa Banker Elected as Chair of ABA's Community Bankers Council
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WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association has elected Matt Lujano as chair of ABA's Community Bankers Council for the 2026-2027 association year. Lujano is president and CEO of Westside State Bank in Westside, Iowa.
The Community Bankers Council consists of bank presidents and CEOs from across
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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Sept. 14-20, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 21, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week
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Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines
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Multi-state lawsuit also secures ruling that lawful permanent residents remain eligible for food assistance
The federal government is permanently blocked from illegally penalizing Washington and other states with steep fines tied to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Kohl's Holiday Top Toys List Features Gifts Starting Under $10
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Kohl's Holiday Top Toys List Features Gifts Starting Under $10
Sep 21, 2026
Kohl's is unveiling its Top Toys of 2026, and there's plenty of fun to unwrap this holiday season. Packed with popular franchise characters, interactive play, and viral favorites -- from Disney, Pokemon, and Paw Patrol to Orb Smushers and Magic Jellykins -- this year's lineup offers something fo
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National Farm Safety and Health Week encourages farm safety and future planning
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release:
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National Farm Safety and Health Week encourages farm safety and future planning
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National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25, serves as an annual reminder of the importance of protecting farm families, workers and the future of agricultural operations. Throughout the week, farmers are encouraged to prioritize safety and wellness, and long-term planning with life
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Sanford donates OR beds to Bismarck State College
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford donates OR beds to Bismarck State College
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck has donated three operating room (OR) beds to Bismarck State College (BSC), providing surgical technology students with hands-on learning opportunities in a realistic clinical setting and strengthening the future healthcare workforce in North Dakota.
The donation enhances BSC's Surgical Te
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Scott Walker To Speak on Liberty and Courageous Leadership
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Scott Walker To Speak on Liberty and Courageous Leadership
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by Stephanie Butler
CU Lead event will explore America's 250th anniversary and the next generation of leaders' responsibility.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Cedarville University will welcome former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to campus for a conversation about liberty, courageous leadership and the next generation's resp
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
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The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the
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SUNY-Fredonia: New Discussion Series Debuts on Sept. 30
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 22 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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New discussion series debuts on Sept. 30
September 21, 2026
Professor Ici Vanwesenbeeck and Reed Library will launch the "Let's Talk Higher Ed" Discussion Series.
Dr. Vanwesenbeeck, a professor of English, is partnering with Reed Library in presenting the new discussion series centered on articles from The Chronicle of Higher Education. The series will bring together faculty, st
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UM Doctoral Student Studies How Living Systems Respond to Stress
MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 21 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Doctoral Student Studies How Living Systems Respond to Stress
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MISSOULA - Doctoral student Jaymes Mozingo returned to the University of Montana by a unique route that carried him across the world and back.
After broad undergraduate studies in the humanities, languages and music at UM, he pursued graduate studies from 2010 to 2012 in a Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese program in W
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University of Arkansas: State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
Sep. 21, 2026
The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the Fayetteville P
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
Proposed Rule Oversteps Federal Law, Could Cost States Funding for Medicaid and Threaten Health Coverage for Virginians
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RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a co
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Welcome Blank Wall: Fla. School Takes Down Godly Banner After FFRF Complaint
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
A welcome blank wall: Fla. school takes down godly banner after FFRF complaint
A Florida public middle school in Panama City, Fla., has removed a prominent "God is Love" banner from its gym after the Freedom From Religion Foundation intervened on behalf of a concerned parent.
For roughly three years, the large religious banner hung inside the gym at Mowat Middle S
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