Although Wisconsin's geographical position puts it far out of the reach of hurricanes, memories of 2012's Superstorm Sandy have inspired a new law that will let out-of-state contractors avoid various licensing and tax requirements when they repair utility equipment in response to a disaster.

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The state Assembly has approved a bill that would return $17 million in excess Lambeau Field taxes to Brown County taxpayers and local government.

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A state senate panel has approved a bill meant to exempt contractors from paying sales and use taxes on construction materials used on projects commissioned for non-profit groups such as schools.

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A new report shows the state collected about $71 million more in taxes during the last fiscal year than anticipated.

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A plan to return excess revenue from a 15-year sales tax to renovate and maintain Lambeau Field could be a windfall for Brown County's cities, villages and towns.

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Contractors would no longer have to pay sales taxes on materials they buy for schools and other tax-exempt entities, under a motion put forward by Republican state lawmakers on Thursday.

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There will be no additional tax revenue over the next two years, state lawmakers were told Wednesday, setting up difficult decisions in coming weeks as the Republican-controlled Legislature tries to follow through on its plans to reduce Gov. Scott Walker's cuts to the University of Wisconsin System.

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Republican presidential contender Scott Walker on Monday touted tax cuts to boost the U.S. economy, a day before Michigan voters decide the fate of tax hikes to improve deteriorating road and bridge infrastructure.

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Wisconsin's chamber of commerce is backing a Republican plan in the state Legislature to repeal the personal property tax on business equipment.

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Opponents of a Republican proposal to eliminate the tax on business equipment say Wisconsin homeowners would see their property taxes increase to make up for the lost tax revenue.

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