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It’s time to keep an eye on Madison and see what state legislators are going to do with the $6.8 billion surplus. Some want to “invest” in government programs. Others want to return at least half of the surplus returned to state taxpayers. Read one story about it here.
The cost of birds has really risen over the years! But those poor Maids a Milking haven’t had a pay increase.
PRESS RELEASE Madison – State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) was presented with the “Friend of Grocers” award today from the Wisconsin Grocers Association. The award was presented to Sen. Ballweg at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon, Wisconsin. The “Friend of Grocers” award is given to legislators who score highly on the WGA’s Legislative Report Card – […]
By State Rep. Kevin Petersen All over Wisconsin people are enjoying this year’s gun deer hunting season. That is hardly news for most Wisconsinites. Hunters anticipate the season like a child yearns for Christmas morning. Here’s what you might not know – as reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, deer hunting puts more than $2.1 billion […]
Your Right to Know By Tom Kamenick How much does it cost to copy one piece of paper? If you ask records custodians in Wisconsin, many will tell you 25 cents. At least that’s what they charge. Is that number accurate? Commercial printers charge half that for small jobs, and bulk printing jobs can get […]
PRESS RELEASE Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented State Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) with the organization’s 2022 “Champion of Economic Development” legislative award for her leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin. “Senator Ballweg is a true ‘Champion of Economic Development’, as her leadership on key […]
Below are some interesting facts gleaned from articles from various sources, which are indicated following the facts. $80M for Wisconsin EV infrastructure WisDOT is now eligible for federal funding after the Federal Highway Administration approved the state’s expansion plan, which will mean electric vehicles on many major highways in the state are never more than […]
