State

Thu
28
Mar

FISCAL FACTS: Wisconsin home prices increasingly outpace incomes

Home prices in Wisconsin have grown much faster than incomes in recent years, creating especially acute challenges for prospective first-time homebuyers.

Thu
28
Mar

April 2 school issues total $1.4 billion

Once again, voters across the state will be asked to sign off on school ballot issues to pay for buildings, renovations, maintenance and operational costs.

Thu
21
Mar

Lawmakers filed for more taxpayer-paid expenses in 2023 than 2021

Lawmakers spent more time in the Capitol than they did two years ago as per diems were up in 2023 compared to the last time they hammered out a budget, according to records from the Senate and Assembly chief clerks' offices.

Thu
21
Mar

Be sure to protect your travel plans

Whether you are going on a spring break trip or planning ahead for a summer getaway, it is important to prepare so you know what to do if issues occur.

Thu
14
Mar

DMV offers information on obtaining ID for voting

Ahead of the Wisconsin Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote on Tuesday, April 2, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting.

Thu
07
Mar

Fiscal Facts: Reassessing use value

Under state law, Wisconsin farmland is supposed to be assessed for taxation based on the value of what it can produce. However, state administrative rules instead have resulted in these parcels being taxed at roughly one-quarter of the value of what they can produce through farming.

Thu
07
Mar

March is Problem Gambling Month

This March, the Wisconsin Lottery is joining the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG), and lotteries across the United States to raise awareness about problem gambling and encourage responsible play as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).

Thu
07
Mar

Remember headlights during dark, adverse weather conditions

The Wisconsin State Patrol encourages drivers to check over vehicles to ensure equipment and lights are working properly this season.

Thu
07
Mar

Fiscal Facts: Who’s driving the bus?

Wisconsin has seen a 17.7 percent drop in licensed school bus drivers over the past 15 years, creating challenges for school districts and the families they serve.

Thu
07
Mar

State department strives to protect consumers

Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed March 3-9 as National Consumer Protection Week in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating by promoting its many free resources and programs, including several that are new and improved.

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