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  • New Tax Law: What Small Businesses Need to Know

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    The recently enacted "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" introduces significant tax reforms designed to support small business growth. These changes are retroactive to January 20, 2025, allowing business owners...

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  • Highlights from the 2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget

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    The Wisconsin State Legislature has officially passed the 2025-27 biennial budget following intense negotiations and a late-night voting session. Governor Tony Evers signed the measure into law early July 3, using selective vetoes while maintaining the budget’s key provisions. Read budget highlights with a link to the full state budget.

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  • Salary Threshold Rule Overturned

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    A federal judge in Eastern Texas vacated the Department of Labor (“DOL”)’s 2024 overtime exemption salary rule.

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  • HSHS INITIATES A COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF SERVICES RESEARCH PROJECT

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    HSHS INITIATES A COMPREHENSIVE GRIEF SERVICES RESEARCH PROJECT IN THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY

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  • New Overtime Rule from Department of Labor | Impacts to Employers & Employees

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    BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION FINALIZES RULE TO INCREASE COMPENSATION THRESHOLDS FOR OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY, EXPANDING PROTECTIONS FOR MILLIONS OF WORKERS

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  • Local Chambers of Commerce and businesses applaud Wisconsin passenger rail expansion grants

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    Rail expansion grants around the state of Wisconsin are an important first step in providing economic benefits that trains could provide. 

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