Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released

MADISON — A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.The measure was unveiled Tuesday after a similar bill died last session.Republican Sen.

Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen DPW employee Bryan Rodriguez

MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown in at half-staff as a mark of respect for Bryan Rodriguez, a City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works employee, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty on Feb. 8, 2019.The order is effective beginning at sunrise on Feb. 16 and ending at sunset on that date."Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Bryan Rodriguez, a dedicated employee for the City of Milwaukee and a devoted father, husband and member of the community," Gov.

Governor Evers taking a 'detour' with 'open for business' highway signs

MADISON — Wisconsin's new Democratic governor is having road signs that declared the state "open for business" turned into detour signs, drawing criticism from Republicans who say it's an apt metaphor for where his policies will take the state.Republican former Gov.