MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are unlikely to include their plan for a flat income tax rate in the state budget. Co-chairs of the Republican-controlled Legislature's powerful budget committee said at a WisPolitics.com event Tuesday that they plan to cut taxes in the budget but set aside the flat-tax proposal as a long-term goal. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has promised to veto the Republican tax plan if it is […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican head of the state Assembly’s higher education committee wants to limit future University of Wisconsin tuition increases to no more than the rate of inflation, an idea that comes after a decade of frozen tuition. The proposal from Rep. David Murphy and Sen. Andre Jacque, both Republicans, would prohibit the UW Board of Regents from increasing in-state undergraduate tuitions and fees by more than […]
The state Department of Health Services continues to monitor an increaase in toxic shock syndrome cases. Since last July the Department has received five reports of toxic shock syndrome, with four cases associated with super absorbency tampon use by teenage girls. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says its important for those who use tampons to use the lowest absorbency, change their tampon every 4-6 hours, and avoid using tampons […]
City residents interested in the Fond du Lac community, get involved! The City is accepting volunteer applications to fill positions on various City Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions advise the City of Fond du Lac on issues important to the municipality. Most positions do not require extensive expertise, just a willingness to serve. Applicants should be city residents or work in the City of Fond du Lac. Applications are […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials have no firm plans to release the public comments on their draft wolf management plan anytime soon. Department of Natural Resources officials released the agency's first new wolf plan in almost 25 years in November and invited the public to comment. The plan doesn't include a population goal. It instead recommends that the DNR work with local advisory committees on whether local wolf […]
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Green Bay Packers intend to wait for Aaron Rodgers to determine what's next in his career. Other teams can't afford to be so patient. As the first day of the NFL's annual scouting combine kicked off Tuesday with coaches and team decision-makers taking center stage, quarterback-needy teams started jockeying for position to figure out their situations. And while the Packers still have Rodgers, the four-time MVP and […]
Tori Smith has been crowned Miss Fond du Lac 2023. The 2021 graduate of Oakfield High School celebrated her birthday Friday and was crowned during the Miss Fond du Lac pageant held Saturday. "I never go into it (pageant) expecting to win," Smith told WFDL news. "I always go in knowing that it's going to be a great experience. Some of the smartest, nicest, most talented women I've met are […]
The Republican Party of Fond du Lac County is on record in support of eliminating voting machines and going back to hand counting ballots. The party voted in favor of a resolution at a meeting this month that states that achieving the highest possible vote count accuracy will naturally lead to voter confidence. Timothy Bachleitner is the chair of the party. "In order to instill confidence with the voter, to […]
MADISON, Wis. – During America Saves Week, February 27 through March 3, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is spreading the word about the importance of saving and encouraging Wisconsinites to make saving for the future a daily part of their lives. “America Saves Week is a national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability,” said DFI Secretary-designee […]