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The future of marijuana in Wisconsin is being discussed in Madison.  While speaking with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this week, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said GOP state lawmakers plan to reintroduce a medical marijuana bill next month.  Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says a fellow Republican in the state Senate has been working on a measure and has been consulting with Vos, so, the bill could potentially make it through both houses of the legislature.  Wisconsin remains a cannabis prohibition

State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Wisconsin’s four-billion-dollar budget surplus means residents should be getting a tax cut.  The GOP lawmaker told WISC-TV a proposal coming in January will offer up a tax bill break focused on citizens of retirement age.  A tax relief plan for individuals making up to roughly 300-thousand dollars per year was included in the latest budget proposal, but the breaks were vetoed by Governor Evers.  Prior to the budget proposal, the governor said he would

Wisconsin DNR is reminding deer hunters they still have some time to get their freezers filled this season.  The special antlerless Holiday Hunt begins this Sunday, Christmas Eve, and runs through New Year’s Day.  Only antlerless deer can be taken in select farmland zone counties, and, all weapon types are permitted.  To find a map of all the participating counties search D-N-R-dot-Wisconsin-dot-gov.

Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy are taking the state’s citizens on a virtual tour of the Executive Residence.  The home has been outfitted for the holidays by various businesses, organizations, and volunteers.  In a roughly five-minute-long video, the Evers lead guests through a variety of decor highlights centered on the “175 Years of Wisconsinites” theme.  Look for the Governor Tony Evers video channel on YouTube to take the virtual holiday tour AND SEE MORE WITH AN EASY CLICK

Gas prices are starting to rise in Eau Claire.  Over the past week, regular gas has gone up by about 15-cents per gallon.  That’s according to Triple-A that reports the citywide average at two-85.  Diesel prices are nearly a-dollar more per gallon.

The City of Marshfield’s contracted garbage and recycling services with Waste Management will notcollect on Christmas, December 25, 2023 and New Year’s, January 1, 2024. Collections are delayedby one day for both weeks. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Street Division at 715-486-2081.

Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center announced the expansion of the Mayo Clinic Store. …”This new location will allow the Mayo Clinic Stores to expand product and serviceofferings and reach more patients in the region.  -Scott Welder, Director of the Mayo Clinic Store. The store, situated at 2409 Stout Road, Suite 1 in Menomonie, will officially open its doors on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Designed to cater to the diverse needs of patients, visitors, and staff, the Mayo Clinic Store

“Feed My People plays a vital role in providing food security to over 70,000 people each year and Royal is proud to support the technology upgrades that will ensure Feed My People can help all those in need.” Royal Credit Union (Royal) made a $5,000 gift to Feed My People food bank to support the purchase of a barcode scanning system at the food bank. The donation is part of Royal’s participation in the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s “Leveraging the

Wisconsin will be represented in the 135th Tournament of Roses parade in California. The Pulaski High School Red Raider will soon head to Pasadena to take part in this year’s parade. Pulaski High School is one of 20 bands that will march in the New Year’s Day parade. This year’s parade will feature a global theme of the world of music.

A local man has been found guilty of murder and arson charges.  It happened during the summer of 2022 when Scott Vanigan set his Chippewa Falls home on fire.  Turns out he also murdered a woman before the arson.  WEAU reports there was an altercation before the deadly incident and you can CLICK HERE TO READ MORE and see this story with our partners at WEAU 13 NEWS.