Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin tax season by the numbers 

MADISON — About midway through the income tax filing season, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reporting productive numbers, including 3,000 taxpayers who have already taken advantage of a new service allowing individuals to e-file for free their Form 1 and

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Dept. of Justice: City of Menomonie OID Records – January 21, 2023

Recently, Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf issued her decision regarding the death of Nicholas Lee Ciccarelli, which occurred on January 21, 2023 in the city of Menomonie, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation

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Sen. Stroebel: JCRAR suspends DHS rule overstepping its authority

Madison, WI – Today, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) suspended portions of Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Health Services (DHS) 144, a rule that would have added several mandatory vaccinations to the childhood immunization schedule. State Sen. Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “JCRAR voted

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Introduces legislation to increase access to school social workers to address growing need for school-based mental health services among young people

“School social workers are serving in our communities, addressing students’ needs at home and at school, and connecting them with resources they need. These trusted professionals are working every day to support students through major struggles in their life and should be empowered to play a larger role in addressing

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden budget “not a serious document”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Last November, the American people sent President Biden a message: stop reckless spending, reduce the national debt, and combat the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party. If President

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Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin tax season by the numbers 

MADISON — About midway through the income tax filing season, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is reporting productive numbers, including 3,000 taxpayers who have already taken advantage of a new service allowing individuals to e-file for free their Form 1 and Schedule H returns through the My Tax Account (MTA) portal.

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Lawmakers urged to allow e-commerce alcohol sales, reduce retail theft

A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail theft.  Jim Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets, spoke yesterday during a hearing hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small

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NorthStar installs electron beam accelerator at Beloit facility

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has received and installed a specialized device that can produce a radioactive material used in certain cancer therapies.  The company recently announced the custom-built electron beam accelerator was delivered and installed at its Beloit facility, which will be dedicated to producing the therapeutic radioisotope called actinium-225.  According

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Rep. Baldeh: Votes no on suspending portions of DHS 144

MADISON – After voting no on suspending portions of the Department of Health Services Administrative Code Chapter 144 as a member of the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) earlier today, State Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement: “On Tuesday, JCRAR heard hours of testimony

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