Judith Ruiz-Branch

5 days ago | wxpr.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

Wisconsin's investment in preserving its agricultural land is offering some solace to farmers and landowners while helping them save money amid a climate of economic uncertainty. The Farmland Preservation Program provides landowners a $10 per acre credit on their income taxes if they meet agriculture conservation requirements.

6 days ago | civicmedia.us | Judith Ruiz-Branch |Jimmie Kaska |Adam Hess |Michael Kommer

(Public News Service) – Wisconsin’s investment in preserving its agricultural land is offering some solace to farmers and landowners while helping them save money amid a climate of economic uncertainty. The Farmland Preservation Program provides landowners a $10 per acre credit on their income taxes if they meet agriculture conservation requirements.

1 week ago | wxpr.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

Scam text messages impersonating the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and toll authorities are on the rise, despite the fact Wisconsin does not have toll roads. The texts claim you have unpaid tolls and threaten extra fees and fines if not paid promptly. They include links to pay the fees and can also list a phone number to call. Courtney Anclam, senior program specialist for AARP Wisconsin, said she's received about 10 of the texts in the past month.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

High taxes and a weak economy are the top concerns of Illinois residents according to a new poll, with nearly half of those surveyed saying they would leave the state if given the opportunity. The poll, conducted for the Illinois Policy Institute, showed more than half of those surveyed rank the state's high taxes as their number one concern, with the overall economy coming in second. Half of voters surveyed said they would move out of the state, regardless of whether they can afford it.

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Judith Ruiz-Branch

Wisconsin's investment in preserving its agricultural land is offering some solace to farmers and landowners while helping them save money amid a climate of economic uncertainty. The Farmland Preservation Program provides landowners a $10 per acre credit on their income taxes if they meet agriculture conservation requirements.