(The Center Square) – It’s been 17 years since the federal minimum wage was raised, though that could soon change if U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, has his way.

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin collected $450 million more than estimates in taxes and fees last fiscal year, meaning the state will likely have an estimated $3 billion budget surplus.

(The Center Square) – The taxable value of Wisconsin property went up 8% again in 2026, matching the rise from the year before, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

(The Center Square) - A bipartisan panel of senators on Thursday advanced legislation to reform and modernize IRS operations and taxpayer services.

(The Center Square) – The IRS processed nearly 139 million returns in 2026, but millions of taxpayers still faced refund delays, identity theft backlogs and phone lines they couldn't reach, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins said.

(The Center Square) – More than 1 million Minnesotans could see their Social Security benefits reduced by 2032 if Congress fails to address the program's looming insolvency.