BUDGET
Fast Facts-What You Need to Know Before You Start a Kitchen Remodel
In the construction industry, its often common to find calculations that estimate how much money you will recoup from a home improvement project. One of the projects that are always towards the top of...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 8:28 AM
My light bulb is at 150 watts today...
I hear an awful lot about student loan debt from my students. I can commiserate as I have a healthy chunk myself from my many years as a student seeking one degree or another. As such, I am not shocke...
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:30 AM
$5 Dinners
Erin Chase blogs at $5 Dinners with recipes of meals that don't cost more than $5. She has made a listing of the Most popular recipes. She has also had a couple of cookbooks published containing r...
Posted on 1/4/13 at 6:02 PM
Gulleson pledges support for veterans
FARGO Democrat Pam Gulleson pledged Friday to maintain funding and other support for veterans services if shes elected as North Dakotas congresswoman this fall. In a press conference with Fargo-ar...
Posted on 5/25/12 at 4:55 PM
Fate of estate tax weighs on state budget
Wisconsin's state budget deficit could get even bigger depending on what Congress decides to do with the estate tax this year.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 07, 2010
WTA President: State budget deficit can be reduced
By Steve Roisum, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 27, 2010
Future of transportation funding on many ballots this fall
Nearly half of Wisconsin’s counties will ask voters this fall if they want to safeguard the state transportation fund.By Thomas Gardner, Wisconsin Public Radio , July 30, 2010
Court says state must repay malpractice fund $200M
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state must repay a medical malpractice fund more than $200 million it took to balance the budget three years ago, potentially throwing the current budget into disarray.By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Writer , July 20, 2010
Local governments struggle with hiring freeze option, alternatives
Some counties and municipalities across Wisconsin have used hiring freezes to cut down on costs during the economic downturn. However, they're finding they can't afford to leave some positions unfilled.By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 15, 2010
Kind proposes fiscal responsibility commission
Western Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind would like to see a commission formed to help the federal government do a better job of pinching pennies.By Steve Roisum, Wisconsin Public Radio , January 26, 2010
Board votes against extending administrator contracts
GALESVILLE – The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School Board voted Monday not to extend the contracts of seven district administrators.By By Autumn Grooms, La Crosse Tribune, Wis. , January 17, 2010
Feds could bailout Medicaid program
By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , December 28, 2009
Wisconsin headed for serious budget trouble
By By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , November 13, 2009
County raises taxes, cuts jobs
Douglas County would increase property taxes by nearly 3 percent under budget recommendations adopted by the administration committee this week. However, a combination of rising costs, cuts in shared revenue and funding for health and human services and sales tax and interest income that’s been flat, the county is faced with cutting positions.By Shelley Nelson , September 24, 2009
Ness presents balanced budget, but needs tax increase
If the 2010 budget is passed as proposed, operating expenses will have been cut by nearly 7 percent since 2008.By By Brandon Stahl, Duluth News Tribune , August 31, 2009
The budget and you
Wisconsin budget affects smokers, phone usersBy By Scott Bauer, AP Writer , June 27, 2009
Wisconsin budget heads to governor -- on time
Wisconsin budget process could wrap up on time after Senate and Assembly adopt bill that would eliminate a $6.6 billion shortfall.By Wisconsin Public Radio/Superior Telegram , June 26, 2009
Senate changes to budget plan still up in the air
MADISON – The Wisconsin Senate has scheduled a vote for this afternoon on the proposed $62.2 billion state budget. But it remains to be seen what changes they’ll make to the plan.By By Shawn Johnson/Wisconsin Public Radio , June 17, 2009
Assembly targets Doyle vetoes to protect funds
MADISON — The Assembly today will try to override Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle’s vetoes of a budget-repair bill to specifically protect funds for transportation, aid to public schools and health care.By By STEVEN WALTERS and STACY FORSTER/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , May 28, 2008
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