Dem bill would create tax credit for beginning farmers

Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $5 million annual tax credit program for early-career farmers, helping to offset the cost of acquiring land and other farming assets.  Sen. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit and Rep. Jenna Jacobson of Oregon recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers on

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Concordia University: Awarded $1.1 million grant to launch ‘America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses’

Mequon, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant to support “America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses” (America 250), an innovative, professional development initiative designed to strengthen civics and economics education in honor of the nation’s upcoming Semiquincentennial. Through America 250, CUW

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin’s 2025 nine-day gun deer season opens Nov. 22

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.   Similar to last year, this year’s gun deer season runs later in the month. Fewer deer may be on the move relative to years with earlier openers. Ot… Please log in to access subscriber

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Wied campaign: President Donald J. Trump gives Congressman Tony Wied his “Complete and Total Endorsement” for re-election in 2026

DE PERE – President Donald J. Trump announced today that he is endorsing Congressman Tony Wied for re-election in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District ahead of next year’s midterm election. “Congressman Tony Wied is an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion for the incredible people of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District,” said President Trump. “As a

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues U.S. Department of Education, asking court to block new restrictions on Public Service Loan Forgiveness

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) challenging a new rule that unlawfully restricts employers’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. “The PSLF program has helped folks build careers serving

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