A new budget surplus estimate of $4.3 billion has Republican legislators promising an income tax cut and criticizing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers for not making that a priority.

Governor Tony Evers paid visits to East Troy, Saint Cloud, and River Falls to promote plans to expand access to safe water and support farmers and the agriculture industry.

Ahead of the Feb. 18 primary, four candidates for La Crosse mayor will attend a forum to debate local issues at UW-La Crosse.