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As written, the bill would allow tipped workers to subtract those earned tips from what they file in their state income taxes.

While the numbers are still just projections, they’re based in part on trends in actual tax collection and represent a significant uptick in revenue.

That goal seems to be aligned with Gov. Tony Evers, but it’s unlikely the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature will agree on how to achieve it.

Activists packed a hearing room at the state Capitol Wednesday as state lawmakers took testimony on three proposed bills that would restrict transgender students’ participation in school sports and prohibit minors from accessing gender-affirming health care.

Republican lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to cut state taxes on tips in Wisconsin, mirroring a similar change at the federal level.

Two proposed changes to the state constitution — one involving DEI, the other related to public health orders — could be heading to voters in November, after they passed out of the Wisconsin Assembly Tuesday.

Hours after Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his priorities for his final year in office, Republicans — who control the Legislature — effectively rejected one of his biggest asks.

The Northwoods Policy Network aims to ensure the region has a stronger voice in statewide decisions.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers are in the early stages of trying to roll back some restrictions on wedding barns in particular.

Months after a new federal policy struck a blow to the national hemp industry, state lawmakers are considering a proposal to clarify the legality of the product in Wisconsin.