The average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $279,590, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Wisconsin collected $49 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Wisconsin collected $357 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers have joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in supporting the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion. In an amicus brief filed in United States of America v. Idaho, the coalition backed the U.S. government's argument that the ban conflicts with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Attorney General Kaul pointed out that the ban not only endangers the lives and health of pregnant individuals in Idaho but also has serious repercussions on the health systems of other states. He...
Wisconsin taxpayers are facing a deluge of school referendum requests as 85 school districts in the state seek tax hikes. Among them, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) stands out with the largest request. The districts are collectively seeking billions of dollars in increased revenue or borrowing.MPS is leading the charge by asking for an eventual, permanent increase to its revenue limit of $252 million annually. This request is part of a larger trend where districts are seeking permission from voters for various financial needs, such as borrowing money for capital projects...
The Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge issued a statement regarding Wisconsin Act 249, which aims to expand emergency detention and urgent crisis care facilities. The act is designed to enhance access to mental health services across the state.
The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has expressed approval following the signing of three legislative bills by Governor Evers. These new laws are expected to positively impact the home building industry and residents in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1050 into law, ensuring continued support for the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) in Wisconsin through September 2025.Attorney General Kaul praised the OSS's approach, stating, "The Office of School Safety’s proactive and collaborative approach is helping keep kids safe when they’re at school."Governor Evers expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan effort, saying, "I’m glad that we were able to reach a bipartisan consensus to fund these additional positions so the Office of School...
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved death incident that took place in Janesville, Wisconsin on the evening of March 1, 2024.According to the report, the Janesville Police Department responded to a 911 call concerning an armed individual in the 1200 block of N. Parker Street. Officers encountered Andrew Zigler, 52 years old, who refused to exit the residence. Sergeant Jimmy Holford III, a veteran with over 16 years of law enforcement experience, discharged his weapon at Zigler,...
Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson said President Joe Biden's border policy is a "danger to America" that needs to be addressed before a terror attack takes place in the United States.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new data showing an increase in inflation in February, partially attributed to escalating housing costs. Recent surveys indicate that a substantial segment of Wisconsin's electorate views housing costs as a primary inflationary concern.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released data showing an increase in inflation rates for February, partially attributed to a surge in gas prices. A significant segment of Wisconsin's electorate, according to polls, blames President Biden's economic strategies for the escalating gas prices.
There were 880 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $273 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
There were 880 VA home purchase loans issued in Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $273 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other states and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple maintains a monopoly over smartphones by imposing contractual restrictions on developers and withholding critical access points.In a statement, Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized, “Wisconsin consumers shouldn’t have to pay inflated...