NFIB: Wisconsin small businesses endorse Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate

MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Eric Hovde for election to the United States Senate.  “Eric Hovde is an experienced, successful entrepreneur who understands the issues important to

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Paul Farrow: A county sales tax: What were you thinking?

Since 2006, the county’s ability to raise the necessary revenue has been restricted by state law, and it has not kept pace with the rising costs of providing essential services. Each year, Waukesha County residents contribute approximately $1.5 billion in sales and income taxes to the state government in Madison. In return, our county receives just $60 million back in state aid.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 Trapping seasons opening around Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered program

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is delighted to announce that it was awarded $177,480 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered grant, which will fund a professional development project from September 2024 to August 2027. As the Society prepares for the Wisconsin History Center’s opening in 2027,… Please log in

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Responds to FTC changes to premerger notification process

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule implementing changes to the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act: “When Congress passed the Merge…

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NFIB: Wisconsin small businesses endorse Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate

MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Eric Hovde for election to the United States Senate.  “Eric Hovde is an experienced, successful entrepreneur who understands the issues important to small business,” said Bill G. Smith, NFIB Wisconsin State Director. “We

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Progress Action Fund: Democratic Super PACs announce $2.5 million ad buy, release 2 new ads including sequel to viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom”

Los Angeles, CA – With just three weeks until the 2024 elections, Democratic Super PAC Progress Action Fund, in partnership with Defend The Vote, announced its largest ad buy ever of $2.5 million. The $2.5 million will be used to run Progress Action Fund’s two newest ads, “Republicans In Your Bedroom

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Releases figures on 2024-25 general school aids

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today posted state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student counts and year-end financial data. The information published today includes certified

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Paul Farrow: A county sales tax: What were you thinking?

Since 2006, the county’s ability to raise the necessary revenue has been restricted by state law, and it has not kept pace with the rising costs of providing essential services. Each year, Waukesha County residents contribute approximately $1.5 billion in sales and income taxes to the state government in Madison. In return, our county receives just $60 million back in state aid.

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