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NEWS
National Elections/Politics
Trump is selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
State Elections/Politics
8th District Republicans criticize Mike Gallagher’s early departure from Congress
In swing state Wisconsin, presidential primary lacks drama and choices
Gallagher supporters say ‘grifters.’ Populists behind efforts to force him from office
Wimberger running for Senate District 2, may challenge fellow Republican incumbent Cowles
Second recall effort launched against Robin Vos
‘No Labels’ party says it has enough signatures for ballot access in Wisconsin
Republican businessman Blong Yang launches candidacy for State Senate District 18
Local Elections/Politics
Can you vote uninstructed in WI? Where is that option on the ballot for the April 2024 election?
Political divides, declining population are causing fewer people to run in rural local elections
Both sides agree partisan involvement in nonpartisan races more prevalent than ever
Appleton-area voters guide for the April 2 election
Neenah school board candidates talk partisanship, DEI and school closures in forum, Q&A
Neenah school board election: who’d behind mailers and attach ads?
Green Bay-area voter guide to the April 2 election
Green Bay City Council, Brown County Board election spending, endorsements: What to know
Jim Hutchison launches Brown County Board write-in campaign against Andy Nicholson over campaign ad
Seven Running For Three Spots On Allouez Village Board
De Pere School Board candidate has history of calling board members names, emails show
Meet your Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge candidates
Meet the Winnebago County Board District 5 candidates
Meet your Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge candidates
Meet the Winnebago County Board District 5 candidates
Winnebago County District 20 candidates share their priorities
Lawrence shares his priorities for Winnebago County District 21
Meet your candidates for Omro mayor
Oconto County Board candidates share their goals ahead of spring election
Handful of local races in April 2 election
Rice, Braun view for (Oconto Falls) mayor’s chair
Panetti and Martin in rematch for Oconto mayor
Market Trends
We asked Chat GPT about agent value. Its answer may surprise you
Biden Suggests a Bigger Role to Reduce Housing Costs
LoanDepot settles high-profile appraisal bias lawsuit filed in 2022
Everage long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Wisconsin’s homeless rate edges upward, after nearly a decade of a downward trend
Rise in taxable value of homes in Georgia would be capped if voters approve
Nation
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there’s worry over risks, AP-NORC poll finds
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually
State
Universities of Wisconsin president proposes 3.75% tuition increase
With early start, Great Lakes ports and industry hope to see gains this shipping season
Will a measles outbreak hit Wisconsin? Here’s what ThedaCare pediatricians say.
Gov. Evers: Announces DOR Secretary Barca leaving Evers administration
Regional
Insurance tech startup with its second-largest office in Wisconsin closes $27M round
WisDOT Work On I-41 To Begin In April
State of the local economy: Brown County wipes millions in debt, growing population
Work at Austin Straubel includes parking entrance and runway improvements
Here’s how much Vicki Bayer will make as Green Bay School’s interim superintendent
Lambeau Field lease negotiations on hold between Packers, city of Green Bay
Community Feedback Sought For East River Trail Plan Project
Fox Valley
Responsibility for exterminating rats shifts from Appleton Health Department to homeowners
Appleton to remove 800 trees from parks due to emerald ash borer infestation
(Neenah) Council approves camping ban
Grand Chute apartment complex stalls ‘for reasons not exactly clear to the town’
Winnebago
Froedtert ThedaCare Health breaks ground on new $84M hospital in Oshkosh
Oshkosh council rejects name change and votes to keep mayor title
Residents sue city over assessments
School Property Could Be Turned Into Low Income Housing
Fond du Lac
Shawano/Oconto
Ski Sharks equipment eyesore for neighbors
Board Oks salaries for elected officials
Oconto Falls School Board questions the number of change orders
2025-28 salaries set for (Oconto) elected officials
Nguyen leads SAM25 Shelter in Shawano with compassion and drive to end homelessness
