Former Wisconsin State Sen. George Petak, known for his decisive vote on Miller Park funding, has passed away at 75.

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Former Wisconsin State Sen. George Petak, known for his pivotal role in securing funding for Miller Park, died peacefully in ...

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shared Tuesday that former state Sens. Tim Cullen and George Petak have died.

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In October 1995, despite strong objections from his constituents in Racine, Petak voted to support the 0.1% stadium sales tax ...

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Cullen, 80, was a champion for nonpartisan maps in. Petak, 75, became the first legislator in state history to be recalled ...