Stories tagged: "farmers"

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Natural Resources Factory Farm Bill Had Lost Support

GOP leader forced to pull bill back to committee at the last minute

February 20, 2020
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Environment Speedy Deal for Big Farms Criticized

Senate GOP pauses bill as concerns mount about impact, loss of control

February 19, 2020
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Environment Bill Would Ease Factory Farm Oversight

Breaking: Already getting public hearing Thursday morning

February 13, 2020
Politics This barn in Manitowoc County sits empty after hosting four generations of a family that milked 72 cows twice a day. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Politics GOP Fast Track for ‘Rural’ Tax Break Bills

Farmers would only get one-fourth of a proposed benefit

February 11, 2020
Politics An empty feedlot at a farm in Manitowoc County where dairy cattle were sold off due to poor market conditions. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Politics For Farmers in Crisis, GOP Proposes Tax Breaks

Credit for the self-employed may benefit many others

February 10, 2020

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Politics An empty feedlot at a farm in Manitowoc County where dairy cattle were sold off due to poor market conditions. (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Politics Vos Adds Tax Break Proposals to Rural Special Session Package

Evers' bills get support in first committee hearings

February 4, 2020
Politics Gov. Tony Evers during the State of the State speech, Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Politics Special Session for Rural Issues Is Back On

Evers’ call to help farmers is silently answered by GOP leaders

January 28, 2020