State

The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing for the Second Congressional on Thursday, March 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps. All Wisconsin residents are encouraged to watch and participate. 

Brandon Cacek filed for unemployment insurance in mid-March last year after losing his substitute teaching job due to the pandemic. He’s still waiting for that crucial aid 11 months later. 

In recent decades, the distribution of spending between state and local government in Wisconsin has undergone a slow but profound shift, with the gap between the local and state shares nearly erased.

While the pandemic’s impact on the entertainment industry has been widely reported, less attention has been paid to the significant fallout for tribal casinos and state and local revenues.

The majority Republican Legislature is likely to block Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Wisconsin, but a GOP senator suggests medical marijuana could advance.

Young residents with an interest in farming and related industries are invited to sign up for the 2021-2022 Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council.

The deadline for applications is March 31.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is looking for sponsors for its summer food service program.

The program provides meals to children in economically disadvantaged areas.

State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor has proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education Month.

The proclamation recognizes the important role CTE programs have in preparing students of diverse careers.

Wisconsin homeowners may have noticed a slight break on their tax bills.

The lottery credit has resulted in an average reduction of $161 per taxpayer.

If an owner pays their taxes in two or more installments, the credit is applied to the first installment. It appears as the Lottery Credit on tax bills.

Alliant Energy says it’s able to handle demand for increased heat from the cold, and advises residents on what they can do to further remain warm during this bitter cold spell.