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Tom O’Connor
Tom started in the auction business with his father, Gerry O'Connor, at a very young age by preparing job sites, boxing items, and taking bids on auction days. These early years in the auction business familiarized Tom with the auction atmosphere and the O'Connor...
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Exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee
February 26, 2025 - Introduced by Senators Wimberger, Marklein and Tomczyk, cosponsored by Representatives Franklin, Armstrong, Behnke, Dittrich, Knodl, Kreibich, Maxey, Melotik, Nedweski, Tusler and Sinicki. Proposal: SB84 (-1295) View Bill History relating to:...
Amendment update for the tax exemption for the sale of gun safes proposal.
Proposal: AB10 (-0901) View Bill History relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. 2/27/2025: Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neylon Proposal: SB12 (-1464) View Bill History relating to: a sales and use tax...
Florida reforming the licensing process for auctioneers and auction businesses
On February 28, 2025, the Florida State Legislature introduced House Bill 1461, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the licensing process for auctioneers and auction businesses in the state. This bill seeks to streamline the requirements for...
Randall J. “Randy” Meyer Obituary
Randall J. "Randy" Meyer, age 72, of Loyal, WI, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, WI, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Emmanuel...
