Category Archives: State News
Potato Growers Say Leaving NAFTA Would Be Mistake
The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association says NAFTA needs to be improved and the U-S should stay in. President Trump has threatened to pull the country out since he was on the campaign t...
Feb 18, 2018
Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Fares Poorly Under Trump Budget
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsinites have long believed in funding and maintaining public lands and access to outdoor recreation areas. But the budget proposed by President Donald Trump slashes spending in t...
Feb 18, 2018
Updated Renewal Notice Format For Boats, ATV/UTVs, Snowmobiles and Off-highway Motorcycles
Much like annual renewals for cars and trucks, customers renewing registrations for their boat, ATV, UTV, snowmobile or off-highway motorcycle in 2018 will now receive renewal postcards, the Wisconsin...
Feb 17, 2018
Harsdorf Reminds Farmers to Return Ag Census
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Agency Secretary, Sheila Harsdorf is reminding farmers to return their Census of Agriculture questionnaire, if they haven't alrea...
Feb 17, 2018
Tittl Pyrolysis Bill and Mental Health Bill Pass Respective Votes
Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc saw his bill laying the groundwork for pyrolysis and gasification facilities to open throughout Wisconsin, pass the Assembly. Pyrolysis is a process that decompo...
Feb 17, 2018
Tax Identity Theft, Don't Be A Victim!
Tax identity theft, or stolen refund fraud can happen to anyone. This occurs the someone steals your Social Security number and files a false tax return. Listed below are some general tips on how you ...
Feb 17, 2018
Green Bay Art Colony Winners Displayed at Neville Public Museum
The four regional winners of the 103rd annual Green Bay Art Colony exhibition are now being shown at the Neville Public Museum. The winners all received Artistic Merit Awards, and were chosen by juror...
Feb 17, 2018
Suicide Prevention Signs To Be Placed At Grandad Bluff In La Crosse
The La Crosse board of park commissioners is taking a step it hopes might save a life. Members approved the placement of suicide prevention signs at Grandad Bluff. Social workers say it is common for ...
Feb 17, 2018
Authorities Investigate 3 Fake School Threats
Fitchburg Police took a 14-year-old boy into custody Friday after he apparently called the wrong number while threatening to "shoot up" a school. The boy's name hasn't been released. Police quickly de...
Feb 17, 2018
You Can Donate to the Veterans Trust Fund While Doing Your Taxes
Did you know donations to the Veterans Trust Fund are allowed as a federal itemized deduction? Any donations made to the VTF on your 2017 Wisconsin Income Tax form can be claimed on next year's 2018 f...
Feb 17, 2018
