State

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.

Thu
22
Feb

Fiscal Facts: Higher education and Wisconsin's future job market

Amid a national debate about the value of higher education, a college degree would be required for a nearly two-thirds of higher-paying job openings that state officials project to exist in Wisconsin through 2030.

Thu
22
Feb

Students sought for Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

The Reedsburg area has been represented in the past on the state’s Agriculture Youth Council. Applications are open now for ag students who want to be part of this volunteer opportunity.

The Council is open to students who will be high school seniors during the 2024-2025 school year.

Thu
15
Feb

Landlord-tenant disputes, telemarketing were top consumer complaints of 2023

As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) receives tens of thousands of requests for assistance and resources each year.

Thu
15
Feb

Fiscal Facts: Understanding technical college funding in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s technical colleges receive high per-student funding levels compared to other public two-year colleges nationally, previous Wisconsin Policy Forum research found. Our very latest research provides new findings and insights that provide greater context for that comparison.

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