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Wisconsin GOP lawmaker wants to require national anthem at all sports venues
1 month ago | By WISN
The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events at Lambeau Field, Fiserv Forum, American Family Field and all other Wisconsin venues that have received taxpayer money under a bill introduced Thursday in the state Legislature.
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Wisconsin Bill Would Require National Anthem To Be Played Before All Lambeau Field Games
1 month ago | By CBS
MADISON, Wis. - The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events at Lambeau Field, the Fiserv Forum and all other Wisconsin venues that have received taxpayer money under a bill introduced Thursday in the state Legislature by a Republican lawmaker.
The proposal from Sen. Patrick Testin, of Stevens Point, comes after the Dallas Mavericks did not play “The Star-Spangled Banner” before home games earlier this season. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban agreed to play the national anthem after the NBA reiterated its policy to include the song.
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Lawmaker wants to require national anthem at Wisconsin sporting events
1 month ago | By Star Tribune
The bill says that no sporting event may be held in a venue constructed at least in part with public money unless the national anthem is played or sung.
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