Columbia County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 17% of income in Columbia County, a 7.1% rise from 9.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Dallman bill passes Assembly and Senate on courier employment and benefits
State Rep. Alex A. Dallman authored a bill that wins approval in both chambers, addressing courier classification and portable benefit accounts.
Rep. Alex Dallman highlights tourism gains and criticizes governor’s veto on gig worker bill
Rep. Alex Dallman used social media between August 8-10, 2025 to discuss tourism growth in Wisconsin and express disappointment over Governor Evers’ veto of gig worker legislation.
Rep. Alex Dallman criticizes Illinois policy and Democratic primary process in recent posts
Wisconsin State Representative Alex Dallman posted several critiques on social media on August 6-7, targeting Illinois’ immigration policies and Democratic Party practices.
329 students enrolled in Westfield Area High School in 2024-25 school year
Westfield Area High School stood out in Marquette County with 329 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Which Waushara County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year
Parkside School stood out in Waushara County with 480 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
628 students enrolled in Spring Hill Elementary School in 2024-25 school year
Spring Hill Elementary School stood out in Columbia County with 628 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Which Green Lake County school had biggest enrollment in 2024-25 school year
Clay Lamberton Elementary School stood out in Green Lake County with 480 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
How many students were enrolled in Adams-Friendship Elementary School in 2024-25 school year?
For the 2024-25 school year, Adams-Friendship Elementary School experienced the biggest enrollment among Adams County schools.
Rep. Alex Dallman details Wisconsin budget changes and community initiatives
Rep. Alex Dallman used his social media accounts from July 14-16, 2025 to highlight legislative achievements on taxes and rural infrastructure, local environmental efforts regarding Green Lake’s phosphorus issues, and…
Green Lake County: Government transfers accounted for 24.6% of income in 2022, up from 8.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.6% of income in Green Lake County. How does this compare to historical figures?
Columbia County ranks 11th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 17% of income in Columbia County—ranking it 11th least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
Sen. Hesselbein authors Wisconsin Senate bill on TID Number 6 exemption
State Sen. Dianne H. Hesselbein authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate addressing Tax Incremental District Number 6 in Middleton.
Sen. Jagler authors Wisconsin Senate bill on school report card standards
State Sen. John Jagler authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to standardize school report card scoring and descriptions across the state.
4% of citizens unemployed in Waushara County in 2021
The unemployment rate in Waushara County hit 4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
Marquette County had unemployment rate of 4% in 2021
The unemployment rate in Marquette County hit 4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
2021 has 3.4% of Green Lake County residents unemployed
The unemployment rate in Green Lake County hit 3.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
3.3% of Columbia County residents considered unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Columbia County hit 3.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
5.7% of citizens unemployed in Adams County in 2021
The unemployment rate in Adams County hit 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
How many people were old enough to vote in Green Lake County during 2021?
Of the 18,990 citizens living in Green Lake County in 2021, 77.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 14,784 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct.…
78.7% of Columbia County residents old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 58,219 citizens living in Columbia County in 2021, 78.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 45,814 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Census Bureau: 80.6% of people in Marquette County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 15,515 citizens living in Marquette County in 2021, 80.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 12,500 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Rep. Dallman Introduces Legislation to Protect Against Foreign Adversaries
State Representative Alex Dallman has introduced Assembly Bill 1090 (AB 1090), aimed at prohibiting public entities from contracting with certain U.S. foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran. Dallman…
81.6% of Waushara County residents old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 24,527 citizens living in Waushara County in 2021, 81.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 20,020 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Census Bureau: 85.4% of people in Adams County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 20,505 citizens living in Adams County in 2021, 85.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 17,517 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.