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Writer warns that Big Brother is watching you

Writer warns that Big Brother is watching you Writer warns that Big Brother is watching you

Last fall, after traveling to Europe, the immigration officer simply asked me to look into the camera, then welcomed me back by name without ever checking my passport. It was quick, friendly and ea...

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Offers information for anti-coagulation clinic patients
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Offers information for anti-coagulation clinic patients

Preparing and taking my mother to her anti-coagulation clinic appointments was among our most frustr...

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War powers belong to Congress, not the president
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War powers belong to Congress, not the president

The Constitution is clear: power to take our nation to war belongs to Congress, not a single preside...

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Fiscal Facts: Wisconsin’s tax burden ranks 34th in nation

State and local taxes paid in Wisconsin in fiscal year 2023 declined to just under 9.8% of all Wisconsin residents’ personal incomes, dipping just below the prior year’s low. This decline in what is often called the state’s tax burden put Wisconsin’s ranking at 34th among the 50 states for tax burdens in 2023.This was a one slot above Wisconsin’s prior year rank of 35th among the states,...

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State encourages people to file tax for free with WisTax

WisTax, Wisconsin's free and secure electronic income tax filing system, is available for the 2026 filing season. The platform has been updated with expanded functionality to better serve Wisconsin residents filing their 2025 state income tax returns.DOR remains committed to providing a no-cost, highquality filing alternative. This year, WisTax offers a streamlined experience with several key enha...

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Aspirus Health urges lawmakers to pass “Next of Kin” legislation to relieve capacity concerns and support all patients
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Aspirus Health urges lawmakers to pass “Next of Kin” legislation to relieve capacity concerns and support all patients

Aspirus Health urges lawmakers to pass “Next of Kin” legislation to relieve capacity concerns an...

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Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, and signaling continued demand for new housing in many areas of the state.According to data compiled from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), 2,936 single-family housing permits were issued statewide from October throu...

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