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Juneau County has a new operating budget set for 2018. The budget was passed on Tuesday during the Juneau County Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting. The department heads met with the Finance and Computer Committee to prepare a budget that met the state’s levy limit law. For 2018, county levies are limited to net new construction. Juneau County’s 2018 construction limit is 2.001 percent, so the county is only permitted to increase its levy by 2.001 percent over the 2017 budget. This budget represents a operating levy dollar increase of $213,182 over 2017. Finance Director Lori Chipman said that the mil rate would be $6.41 per $1,000. The budget includes

The Foo Fighters roared into the Kohl Center on Nov. 7 with with an infectious and long-lasting energy. Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Influenza activity is currently low in Sauk County.  However, the State is reporting a higher number of influenza hospitalizations this year than for the same time frame last year.  Wisconsin is anticipating an early influenza season. The Sauk County Health Department urges everyone to get their influenza vaccination as soon as possible, rather than waiting until later in the season due to this early influenza season. The Sauk County Health Department also recommends these preventive measures: Practice good cough hygiene by using a tissue, upper sleeve, or elbow, not your hands. Wash your hands regularly. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Stay home

As the board of the Wisconsin Economic Development Board gets ready to vote on a contract with Foxconn, Democrats are raising concerns about the deal. Members of the board are set to meet Wednesday afternoon in Madison to consider the deal, which will set the stage for Foxconn to claim up to $3 billion in […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

The National Dairy Herd Information Association is offering $1,500 scholarships to third-year or fourth-year college of veterinary medicine students. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]