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Door County: Government transfers accounted for 20.3% of income in 2022, up from 10.5% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers contributed 20.3% of income in Door County. How does this compare to historical figures?

By NE Wisconsin News | Aug 15, 2025

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Which Menominee County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year

Keshena Primary School stood out in Menominee County with 394 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 31, 2025

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Door County Schools: Southern Door Elementary School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 28, 2025

Southern Door Elementary School stood out in Door County with 482 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Florence County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2024-25 school year

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 25, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Florence Elementary School experienced the biggest enrollment among Florence County schools.

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Crandon Elementary School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 22, 2025

Crandon Elementary School stood out in Forest County with 396 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Which Marinette County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 19, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Marinette High School experienced the biggest enrollment among Marinette County schools.

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Door County ranks 27th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.3% of income in Door County—ranking it 27th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Rep. Mursau introduces Wisconsin Assembly bill on ATV and snowmobile regulations

By T. R. Kerr | Jul 9, 2025

State Rep. Jeffrey Mursau, author of the bill in the Wisconsin Assembly, proposes changes to laws governing ATVs, UTVs, OHMs, and snowmobiles.

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Florence County: Government transfers accounted for 23.8% of income in 2022, up from 15.8% in 1970

By NE Wisconsin News | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Florence County, a 8% rise from 15.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against Governor Evers' line-item veto

By NE Wisconsin News | Jun 25, 2025

On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision against Governor Tony Evers' use of a line-item veto on a bill that did not include an appropriation.

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23.8% of income in Florence County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 32nd in Wisconsin

By NE Wisconsin News | Jun 9, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Florence County—ranking it 32nd most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across NE Wisconsin News publication area in 2024

By NE Wisconsin News | Jun 2, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across NE Wisconsin News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Mursau of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill on probation employment grants

By T. R. Kerr | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Jeffrey Mursau authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to create a performance grant program for probation and parole offices.

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Door County: Social Security dependency reached 9.6% in 2022

By NE Wisconsin News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.6% of income in Door County, providing an average of $6,858 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in NE Wisconsin News publication area during 2024?

By NE Wisconsin News | May 26, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across NE Wisconsin News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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NE Wisconsin News area weekly mass times

By NE Wisconsin News | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the NE Wisconsin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Marinette County: Social Security made up 11.2% of total income in 2022

By NE Wisconsin News | May 23, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.2% of income in Marinette County, providing an average of $5,862 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in NE Wisconsin News publication area during 2024?

By NE Wisconsin News | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across NE Wisconsin News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Marinette County saw 16.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By NE Wisconsin News | May 18, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 29.7% of income in Marinette County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Menominee County: Social Security made up 9.6% of total income in 2022

By NE Wisconsin News | May 18, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.6% of income in Menominee County, providing an average of $3,995 per capita to residents.