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Tax bill draws mixed reactions from construction industry
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and spending cut bill passed by Congress and signed by Trump is gathering a split reaction from the construction industry as it phased out clean energy tax credits and solidified tax reforms....
How will 'no tax on tips' impact Wisconsin workers?
WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin
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MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump's campaign promise to eliminate federal taxes on tips has become reality in his budget bill, so what will it mean for Wisconsin's more than 50,000 tipped workers? The provision allows workers to deduct up to...
3 Sheeps teams with Milwaukee Uncut to create new ale
Sheboygan Sun - Wisconsin
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One of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing breweries, 3 Sheeps Brewing, has teamed up with local entertainment show Milwaukee Uncut to create a beer that captures the taste of summer in Milwaukee: Milwaukee Uncut Tropical Pale Ale. Brewed in collaboration...
President Donald Trump’s budget law cancels $36 million street reconstruction project in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 8, 2025
Last year, former President Joe Biden visited Milwaukee to announce the city had received a $36 million grant for a street reconstruction project. That project was to be funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s neighborhood access...
The new Radio Milwaukee playlist: Your feedback fuels our innovation
Radio Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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July 8, 2025
In the months that followed our launch of the new Radio Milwaukee website, many of you told us — candidly and consistently — that the playlist on the revamped site didn’t meet your expectations. You wanted faster updates, richer song details and...
Alliant Energy Corporation Announces Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
The AI Journal
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July 8, 2025
MADISON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) has scheduled its second quarter earnings release for Thursday, August 7th, after market close. A conference call to review the second quarter results is scheduled for Friday,...
Communities Across Wisconsin Embrace Sustainability
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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July 8, 2025
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Solar panels. CC0 Creative Commons. Photo from pixabay. Communities across Wisconsin have taken steps to become more sustainable over the last decade and a half, but a lack of standardized...
Just Sold: Satellite industries sells Plymouth site
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
Editor’s note: “Just Sold” is a Finance & Commerce feature based on the newest certificates of real estate value filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for commercial sales throughout Minnesota and reports of sales across the country...
Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez tours agricultural staples of Waushara County on July 2
Waushara Argus - Wisconsin
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The Lietuenant Governor’s first stop was to the fifth generation owned Heartland Farms in Hancock. The potato and vegetable farm sits on 33,000 irrigated acres of land and has been family-owned and operated since 1873. Heartland Farms produces...
A Better Wisconsin Together: Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court shutting down another GOP power grab
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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July 8, 2025
MADISON, Wis. — In a ruling released this morning, the progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court shut down yet another power grab from Wisconsin Republicans. The decision comes after GOP lawmakers overstepped and stopped a ban on harmful...
Data Wrangler cuts Raymond School energy costs by 15% with 4 key upgrades
Racine County Eye - Wisconsin
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July 8, 2025
The Raymond School Board continued its focus on cost-saving initiatives July 7 during its monthly workshop, with a detailed presentation from energy consulting firm Data Wrangler. The update came nearly six months after the district installed an...
Peoria among highest-paying cities for construction workers
Aledo Times Record - Illinois
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Peoria ranks first for construction worker pay among midsize metros, according to the study's formula. Illinois ranks first in the nation for cost-of-living-adjusted median salaries for construction workers. Peoria construction workers are among...
Blackhawk Tech Wins Top Agricultural Program Award
Wisconsin Ag Connection
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July 8, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Blake Jackson Blackhawk Technical College’s Agribusiness, Science & Technology program was recently honored as the Outstanding Post-Secondary Agricultural Program by the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators...
Trump bill removes $34.5M from Milwaukee 6th Street reconstruction
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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(The Center Square) – A $34.5 million road reconstruction project for Milwaukee’s 6th Street has lost its funds under President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, leaving the future of the project in jeopardy until the city can secure new...
Medicaid cuts, Lessons from the census, Wisconsin Dance Theatre
Wisconsin Public Radio
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A healthcare policy researcher shares how federal Medicaid cuts could affect healthcare in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a political scientist about his new book on the importance of the census. Later, we learn more about a new ballet theater...
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See Which States Lead in Crop Production, According to the USDA
Successful Farming
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Ever wonder which states make the list of top 18 corn-growing states, or which six states grow the nation's spring wheat? From Iowa’s cornfields to North Dakota’s oat acres, these states lead the way in U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and oat...
South Mpls will soon be better connected to energy network
The Circle News - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
By Melissa Olson/MPR News Native Sun Community Development Power CEO Robert Blake announced that the nonprofit organization will soon install a DC fast charger outside the Red Lake Nation Embassy, located near the intersection of Franklin and...
Environmental Advocates Hail Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Evers v Marklein
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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Madison, WI—In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that legislative committee vetoes of administrative rules violate the state constitution. Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA), Save Our Water (S.O.H2O), and Wisconsin...
University of Northern Iowa lowering tuition for students from Illinois and Wisconsin
WREX - Illinois
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (WREX) — An Iowa university is offering a lower tuition rate for its Midwestern neighbors, including Illinois and Wisconsin, in a bid to bring more students to the state. The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) will begin offering...
Charles Allis Art Museum unable to detail funding progress to Milwaukee County
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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After months of discussion about the future of the Charles Allis Art Museum, county supervisors remain concerned about its fundraising and hiring efforts. The museum won't be able to survive after 2025 without county funding, but to get its...