A state Senate candidate shelled out $128 in cash to potential voters to protest high gas prices - with the partial blessing of the state's new ethics watchdog.

A state Senate candidate shelled out $128 in cash to potential voters to protest high gas prices -- with the partial blessing of the state's new ethics watchdog.

Pride in being an American, freedom, family gatherings - and fireworks - are what Northeastern Wisconsin residents will be thinking about today as the nation celebrates its independence.