Wisconsin’s restaurant and bar industry has rebounded since the COVID-19 pandemic, with more businesses operating and strong recovery in both employment and sales.
Reckless driving puts everyone on and near the road in danger. Excessive speed, distracted driving and aggressive driving are just a few of the reckless behaviors that threaten the safety of our roadways.
Revenue from the state tax on telephone company property sank last year to its lowest level since the 1970s, a reflection of tax changes and a shifting telecommunications landscape. A newly adopted state law will nearly eliminate the tax, which is collected in lieu of local property taxes on telephone companies.
In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 192,000 reports of fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues from active duty military personnel, retirees, veterans, reserve and National Guard forces and family members.
Outside groups reimbursed lawmakers for more than $150,000 in travel expenses last year to attend events around the country and abroad hosted by nonpartisan groups such as NCSL as well as the Jobs First Coalition, which backs GOP candidates, according to a WisPolitics.com review.
Amid a troubled overhaul of the federal process for applying for student financial aid, the share of Wisconsin high school seniors completing the application so far this year has plummeted.
Voters across Wisconsin approved 62 of the 103 school district referenda held in this year’s spring elections, the February primary and April general election.
Summer has arrived, bringing motorcycles onto Wisconsin’s roadways. It is the responsibility of all road users to prioritize safety. Following safe driving and riding practices is crucial to prevent crashes on our roads.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers an option for motorists and individuals to add emergency contact information to their driver license or ID record. Adding the information is voluntary and will not appear on the card.
