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Wisconsin News

Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill for $800M Wisconsin income tax cut

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed a nearly $800 million income tax cut passed by Republicans, along with bills that would have increased the income tax credit for married couples and raised the amount of retiree income exempt from the state income tax. Republicans who ...

Wisconsin court rejects redistricting challenge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Democratic lawsuit that sought to throw out the battleground state’s congressional maps, marking a victory for Republicans who argued against the court taking up the case. The decision leaves the ...

Evers signs bill increasing bow hunting licenses for out of state

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Thursday that raises the cost for bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for out-of-state residents. The Republican-authored measure raises the cost of the licenses by an additional $35 to $200. The state Department of Natural Resources ...

From balmy to brrr: Some Wisconsin cities see record swings in temps

Wisconsin cities recorded nearly 60-degree swings in temperatures within 24 hours from Tuesday’s balmy weather and Wednesday’s chilly return to winter, tying a record for at least one city and potentially setting a record elsewhere. That’s according to a National Weather Service review ...

Deputies honored

The Marinette County Sheriff’s Office recently present lifesaving commendation bars to Deputy Logan Graetz, left, and Deputy Charles Haws for their efforts that helped save a man’s life. They were instrumental in recognizing and taking immediate action to help prevent a tragic outcome. The ...

Evers wants PFAS funds released

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers reiterated Tuesday that he will veto a Republican bill that would create grants to fight pollution from so-called forever chemicals and again asked GOP lawmakers to release to environmental regulators $125 million set aside to deal with ...