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Fiscal Facts: Moving Back to Budget Basics

Heading into the 2025-27 state budget, Wisconsin retains impressive reserves that put the state in a strong fiscal position. But at the same time, after soaring to previously unseen heights two years ago, Wisconsin’s budget has predictably returned much closer to earth.

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Open meeting lawsuit settled

The Raymond School Board has admitted to violating Wisconsin open meetings laws as part of a lawsuit settlement, according to a Dec. 3, 2024 story published in The Journal Times of Racine.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Court decision on Act 10 spurs memories, speculation

A Dane County court decision against key parts of Act 10 is spurring speculation as to how big of an issue it could be in the spring 2025 Supreme Court race that will decide philosophical control of the high court.

Communities, Berlin Journal Newspapers team up to promote local businesses

To show their support of businesses in the area, the City of Berlin, Princeton Chamber of Commerce, Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce, and Future Omro Chamber teamed up with Berlin Journal Newspapers Nov. 28 on a special Shop Local campaign featuring businesses from throughout the Green Lake County area.

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