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Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity: And Appleton Habitat ReStore celebrate Earth Day with Eco-Friendly Fun Fest

APPLETON, Wis. (April 16, 2025) —Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is celebrating Earth Day with an Eco-Friendly Fun Fest at its Appleton Habitat ReStore, located at 5402 W. Integrity Way in Appleton (map) from 1-5 p.m. on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. “The ReStore prides itself on...

Edvest 529: Draft a winning future for your student with a bonus offer from Edvest 529

MADISON, Wis. (April 16, 2025) – The National Football League draft is coming to Green Bay and Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan, is celebrating with a promotion to help families score a touchdown for their child’s future education. From April 21-27, 2025, accounts opened with an initial deposit of at least $25 will receive a $25 bonus deposit...

UW Health: Stroke survivor encourages advance care planning

MADISON, Wis. – In 2007, Eric Sarno, who was then 37, led an active life, participating in triathlons and marathons while raising his two young daughters. The last thing he expected was to suddenly end up at University Hospital. A blood clot had formed in his brain that led to a brain hemorrhage, which is...

NFIB urging Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

NFIB Wisconsin State Director Bill Smith warns that letting a 20% tax deduction for small businesses expire would be “devastating” for the economy.  The National Federation of Independent Business yesterday issued a report highlighting the impact of the small business tax deduction, established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The group...

WED AM News: NFIB urging Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent; GMAR report shows Q1 home sales “essentially flat”

-- NFIB Wisconsin State Director Bill Smith warns that letting a 20% tax deduction for small businesses expire would be “devastating” for the economy.  The National Federation of Independent Business yesterday issued a report highlighting the impact of the small business tax deduction, established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The...

GOP lawmakers want to create State Film Office, offer incentives for producing TV and movies

Fresh off the success of a competition cooking show, GOP lawmakers are again circulating legislation to create state tax incentives for film and TV production, arguing Wisconsin is missing out on “economic benefits that most other states enjoy.”  Under the latest version of the bill, a newly created State Film Office would be able...

TUE AM News: GOP lawmakers want to create State Film Office, offer incentives for producing TV and movies; MMAC’s Kooyenga weighs in on potential trade deals, economic uncertainty

-- Fresh off the success of a competition cooking show, GOP lawmakers are again circulating legislation to create state tax incentives for film and TV production, arguing Wisconsin is missing out on “economic benefits that most other states enjoy.”  Under the latest version of the bill, a newly created State Film Office would be...

Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association: Statement on NFL public safety needs state budget request

Madison… The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is publicly supporting a Wisconsin state budget request by Representatives Dave Steffen (R-Howard) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) for local law enforcement during the upcoming NFL draft April 24th through April 26th. The two legislators are seeking $1.25 million through the state budget process to be directed...

U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Klobuchar press Trump administration for answers on impacts of trade war on farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 17 of her colleagues to press the Trump Administration for information on how their reckless tariff policy will impact farmers across the nation. “We write with great concern about the impact of the Administration’s reckless tariff agenda on our nation’s farmers,” wrote...
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