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EDA awards $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Grant County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $106,000 in grants for economic development projects in Grant County, Wisconsin.

By SW Wisconsin News | Jan 20, 2025

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Prairie du Chien Police Chief on illegal alien gang member charged with rape: 'This incident highlights the urgent need to recognize and address the threats posed by these criminal groups'

By SW Wisconsin News | 4 months ago

The arrest of a Venezuelan national in the town of Prairie du Chien, which has a population of 5,300, has brought attention to the far-reaching impact of transnational criminal organizations in even small communities.

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Vernon County Jail: We have not not housed or arrested any illegal aliens

By SW Wisconsin News | Jun 13, 2024

Vernon County Jail officials have not housed or arrested any illegal aliens.

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Wisconsin State Senator Promotes Safe Haven Awareness Week, Turkey Hunting Season, and Conservation Congress Spring Hearings

By SW Wisconsin News | Apr 7, 2024

State Senator Joan Ballweg spoke out in a video about Safe Haven Awareness Week, highlighting the importance of safe haven laws in Wisconsin. She emphasized the significance of these laws in preventing harm to newborns and shared her pride in the legislation she has worked on to ensure the safety of babies in the state. Senator Ballweg mentioned the use of baby boxes under the state's safe haven law and the requirement for instruction on safe haven laws in human growth and development classes.Regarding turkey hunting season in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural...

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State Senator Joan Ballweg's Bills Supporting the 14th Senate District Signed into Law

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 23, 2024

State Senator Joan Ballweg announced today that seven bills supporting the 14th Senate District have been signed into law. Expressing her gratitude, Senator Ballweg stated, "Many of the bills signed today came from ideas in the 14th Senate District and will support our communities, business and local governments. It is an honor to have these bills signed."Among the bills signed into law are Senate Bill 67, which defines the decommissioning process for power plants, Senate Bill 363 supporting the metal casting industry, Senate Bill 431 updating dairy hauling regulations,...

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Senator Joan Ballweg Wraps Up Legislative Session with Success

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 16, 2024

State Senator Joan Ballweg concluded the 2023-24 legislative session in Wisconsin with numerous accomplishments and bills signed into law. Speaking on the completion of the session, Senator Ballweg expressed her excitement over the progress made, stating, "I am excited to say that we have accomplished much." Reflecting on her legislative achievements, Senator Ballweg shared, "As of January 1, 2024, I had eight bills signed into law. After the conclusion of the Senate’s floor period, I now have 22 additional bills awaiting action by the governor."One of the significant...

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Crawford County

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Crawford County received $5.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Grant County in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Grant County received $21.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Iowa County in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Iowa County received $11.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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State Senator Joan Ballweg Celebrates Leap Day and Takes on National Committee Role

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 2, 2024

State Senator Joan Ballweg greeted Wisconsinites on Leap Day, highlighting the significance of the extra day in the year. She explained, "Today is the bonus day of 2024 as the year will have 366 days rather than 365." Ballweg emphasized the importance of Leap Day, tracing its origins back to Julius Caesar in 46 BC. She noted that leap days are crucial due to the Earth's orbit around the sun taking 365.25 days.In addition to celebrating Leap Day, Senator Joan Ballweg shared her new role as Co-Chair for the Children, Families and Human Services Committee under the National...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Juneau County rise or fall in 2021?

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Juneau County received $6.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Lafayette County

By SW Wisconsin News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lafayette County received $12.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1,647 Crawford County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Crawford County received $4,820,317 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Richland County in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Richland County received $5.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Vernon County receive in 2021?

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Vernon County received $8,932,802 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Sauk County in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sauk County received $11.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Vernon County rise or fall in 2021?

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Vernon County received $8.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Richland County farmers in 2021 reached $4,343,351

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Richland County received $4,343,351 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Juneau County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Juneau County received $5,088,219 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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6,014 Grant County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By SW Wisconsin News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Grant County received $23,613,333 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.