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Indeed, it was.

Yesterday, we asked if Wednesday was the day the Brewers would win their 12th game in a row and activate one of the greatest promotions in the history of free market capitalism. Indeed, it was the day, as the Brewers extended their streak by defeating the Pirates in Milwaukee.

There was more news, of course, and we bring you the Key Reads, as promised.

Wisconsin urged to join federal scholarship program to boost education options
Dairyland Sentinel

Three days later, Wisconsin governor seeks FEMA support for storm recovery
WISN

Madison acting clerk, a former state elections regulator, says current state elections commission can’t tell his office what to do
MacIver Institute

Competing bills aim to save homeless veteran assistance facilities from closing
WPR

Mercyhealth to pay $1M over COVID-19 vaccine religious discrimination claims
WKOW

Column: The Wisconsin School Choice Advantage
Dairyland Sentinel

That’s almost a wrap for today. Before we go, however, we did want to share a list of new and existing flood warnings, as the impact of this weekend’s rain continues to grow in several counties in southeast Wisconsin.