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Former state lawmakers Tim Cullen and George Petak pass away

Two retired Wisconsin lawmakers — former state Sen. Tim Cullen, 80, of Janesville, and former state Sen. George Petak, 75, of Racine — both passed away at the end of 2024.

By Steven Potter, Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

January 3, 2025

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