Use state tax windfall to address long-term Wisconsin needs

Rural Wisconsin has its first meaningful chance in more than a decade to assert influence and direction in the state of Wisconsin. Last week Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, 53, announced he would not be seeking reelection next fall. LeMahieu represents Oostberg in the state senate, but purchased a home in the Madison area last fall. He has served as senate majority leader since 2020. ...

On April 7 voters in the Gilman School District will be asked to decide on an operational referendum to allow the district to exceed the revenue cap by $700,000 a year for the next four years. This is a $200,000 per year reduction compared to the existing referendum approved in 2022. School district leaders are hoping that voters will come forward and show their support for maintaining school o...