In the span of two decades, there may be no state that has seen a greater drop in its tax burden than Wisconsin, which saw its ranking among states plunge from fourth to the middle-of-the-pack.
Homeowners in the state are getting a boost from the Wisconsin Lottery.
The average household will receive a credit of $229 on their tax bill, a 38-percent increase from the previous year. The credit is marked as the Lottery and Gaming Credit.
The number of new housing permits issued this year is on pace to reach its highest level, in Wisconsin and nationally, since before the Great Recession — a welcome development amid fast-rising home prices.
Don’t drive if you plan to drink this holiday season.
Law enforcement agencies from small towns all the way up through the State Patrol will be watching for impaired driving. Sauk County Sheriff’s Office is among those who will be participating.
Snowplows clear streets in this screengrab from a DOT video about winter driving safety. The DOT asks motorists to be extra careful as snowplows work to clear snow and ice this winter. (DOT screenshot)
The snow will fly eventually, meaning plows will be out to remove snow and drop sand and salt.
When Gov. Tony Evers signed the Republican-leaning two-year state budget, he promised to put more than $100 million in federal pandemic relief money into schools because GOP lawmakers didn’t do enough.
Ten-digit dialing is now required when making local calls. If you’re on a landline, be sure to add 1 plus the area code. On cell phones, the one is optional, but you must still use the area code. (Photo by Heather Stanek)
Wisconsinites need to remember to include area codes when making calls, even if they are trying to reach a local number.
