Wisconsin Republicans propose tax cuts for farmers

Wisconsin Republicans propose tax cuts for farmers

MADISON — Wisconsin farmers would receive up to a $7,500 tax break this year under a bill that's part of a fast-moving package of proposals Assembly Republicans unveiled Monday to dovetail with Democratic Gov.

MADISON — Wisconsin farmers would receive up to a $7,500 tax break this year under a bill that's part of a fast-moving package of proposals Assembly Republicans unveiled Monday to dovetail with Democratic Gov.

Regents OK $32.6 million in UW-Madison construction overruns

Regents OK $32.6 million in UW-Madison construction overruns

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved UW-Madison's request Friday to spend nearly $33 million to cover cost overruns on two construction projects despite complaints that the work has been mismanaged.The university is working to expand and remodel Babcock Hall, which houses the Department of Food Science and produces a variety of dairy products, including cheese and ice cream.

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved UW-Madison's request Friday to spend nearly $33 million to cover cost overruns on two construction projects despite complaints that the work has been mismanaged.The university is working to expand and remodel Babcock Hall, which houses the Department of Food Science and produces a variety of dairy products, including cheese and ice cream.

Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut

Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut

MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to cut income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although details of what may be put forward remain in flux.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he agreed with Senate Republicans “in general” about what taxes to cut.

MADISON — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to cut income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although details of what may be put forward remain in flux.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he agreed with Senate Republicans “in general” about what taxes to cut.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in 3 counties in response to lakeshore flooding, damage

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency in 3 counties in response to lakeshore flooding, damage

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers signed on Friday, Jan. 31 Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region.The storms, which occurred January 10-12, caused significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies to assist those affected by the storms.

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers signed on Friday, Jan. 31 Executive Order #68 declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties in response to lakeshore flooding and strong winter storms in the region.The storms, which occurred January 10-12, caused significant infrastructure damage in areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline.A State of Emergency declaration directs state agencies to assist those affected by the storms.

DNR board authorizes agency to begin drafting new water quality standards

DNR board authorizes agency to begin drafting new water quality standards

MADISON — The board of the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday authorized the agency to start drafting new water quality standards for a range of pollutants, including PFAS.Gov.

MADISON — The board of the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday authorized the agency to start drafting new water quality standards for a range of pollutants, including PFAS.Gov.

Gov. Evers announces agenda to address youth vaping; 'A serious public health epidemic'

Gov. Evers announces agenda to address youth vaping; 'A serious public health epidemic'

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers' office on Sunday, Jan. 19 announced an agenda designed to help combat vaping among kids and educate the public about the potential dangers associated with vaping products -- directing state agencies to strengthen enforcement measures related to preventing the sale of vaping products to kids, bolster partnerships with public health officials and local school districts, educate the public on potential risks and hazards associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vapor products by kids, and prevent manipulative advertising to kids.

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers' office on Sunday, Jan. 19 announced an agenda designed to help combat vaping among kids and educate the public about the potential dangers associated with vaping products -- directing state agencies to strengthen enforcement measures related to preventing the sale of vaping products to kids, bolster partnerships with public health officials and local school districts, educate the public on potential risks and hazards associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vapor products by kids, and prevent manipulative advertising to kids.

Wisconsin Senate to vote on 1 of 8 homelessness bills: 'Much more work ahead'

Wisconsin Senate to vote on 1 of 8 homelessness bills: 'Much more work ahead'

MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate plans to pass one of eight bills designed to fight homelessness in Wisconsin, a bipartisan package that has run into trouble among some conservative senators concerned about the cost.The Assembly approved all eight bills, which would spend a combined $3.7 million a year, back in June.

MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate plans to pass one of eight bills designed to fight homelessness in Wisconsin, a bipartisan package that has run into trouble among some conservative senators concerned about the cost.The Assembly approved all eight bills, which would spend a combined $3.7 million a year, back in June.