RACINE COUNTY — Local property tax bills are arriving in mailboxes this month. Here’s an overview of how and where to pay them in Eastern Racine County. Property tax payments in Eastern Racine County City of Racine Taxpayers are encouraged to pay by mail or online. Payments should be sent to: City of Racine, 730 […]
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Former alderman Tracey Larrin dies; she is remembered by friends for her generous heart
RACINE — Friends of former Racine Common Council alderman Tracey Larrin announced she died on Sunday. Larrin served on the Common Council from 2016-2019. She resigned before the end of her term in 2019, citing health reasons and job scheduling. Tracey Larrin is seen here in a photo for her campaign. She was described as […]
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‘Milwaukee is coming back,’ Biden’s visit focuses on economy, small businesses
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN speaks on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce in Milwaukee, Wis. He highlighted his administration’s economic policies and investments that have helped Black-owned businesses locally and nationally. He also announced new initiatives for small businesses in Milwaukee. / Mark Hertzberg for Racine County Eye MILWAUKEE — America’s […]
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Pro-Palestine protestors gather in Milwaukee ahead of Biden’s visit
MILWAUKEE — Pro-Palestine protestors have taken the streets of Milwaukee ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin on Dec. 20. Protesters on behalf of Palestine gather on a street in Milwaukee, Wis. across from where President Joe Biden will be speaking Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. / Mark Hertzberg for Racine County Eye Those in […]
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Raymond group collects signatures needed to trigger school board recall
RAYMOND, WI —The group of parents from Raymond School looking to recall two school board members say they have more than enough signatures to trigger the recall. Gwen Keller and Janell Wise are the two board members targeted. More than enough signatures to trigger recall Mitchell Berman told Racine County Eye the group has 660 […]
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3 emerging Racine County projects included in Clean Water Fund Program
RACINE COUNTY – Three Racine County projects are among the $414.4 million allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program for 2024. The funding packages, to 84 local municipalities, will help improve wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The projects were announced this week by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Gov. Tony […]
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State’s highest court to weigh if Amazon delivery drivers are independent contractors or employees
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments next week about whether a group of drivers who deliver packages for Amazon should be considered employees, qualifying them for unemployment compensation if they lose their jobs. Amazon considers the “delivery partners” to be independent contractors — self-employed business owners outside the unemployment insurance (UI) system. But the […]
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City of Racine achieves perfect score in Municipal Equality Index 2 years in a row
RACINE – The City of Racine achieved a perfect 100 score in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the second year in a row in 2023. MEI is a nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ inclusion in municipal law, policy and services. The Human Rights Campaign reviews and rates more than 500 cities […]
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Local State Public Defender’s Office moving to new location week of Dec. 17
RACINE — The Racine office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD), currently at 420 Sixth St., will be moving to different, leased space in Downtown Racine the week of Dec. 17. Workers remove the metal sign from the current Racine office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD), 420 Sixth St., on Dec. 7. […]
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UW System regents to discuss Evers’ lawsuit as GOP leaders refuse further negotiations
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will meet on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing fight over funding after the regents voted to reject a deal with Republican legislators that would have traded money for concessions on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The deal negotiated by Republicans and UW System President Jay Rothman […]
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Racine County Youth in Governance nominations being accepted now through Dec. 15
RACINE COUNTY — High schoolers have an opportunity to be in the room where it happens as Racine County accepts nominations for the 2024-2025 Youth in Governance program. The program was founded in 2013 to encourage civic engagement, to foster leadership skills and give youth a voice in the process. Each year, ten young people […]
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Gov. Evers takes action on 51 various alcohol regulation, drivers ed, election bills
Gov. Tony Evers took action on a slate of 51 bills on Wednesday, including one that overhauls the state’s alcohol regulations, one to start funding drivers education and several election related bills. Evers signed SB 268, which will update Wisconsin’s alcohol regulation. Now Wisconsin Act 73 , the legislation overhauls the state’s “three-tiered system” and […]
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Gov. Evers vetoes GOP bill banning gender affirming medical care for minors
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, as expected, vetoed a bill passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would ban gender-affirming medical care for those under 18 on Wednesday. Evers said in a statement that he vetoed the bill because he objects to “restricting physicians from providing evidence-based and medically appropriate care to their patients, restricting parents […]
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Foster Closet of Racine County strives to assist Racine families, 26 children helped since September
RACINE COUNTY — The newly developed Foster Closet of Racine County is well on its way in making a difference in the lives of children who are enrolled in foster care and those who serve as foster parents. This organization, which has applied for its 501(c)3 nonprofit status, is run by two foster parents turned […]
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Wisconsin’s fake electors settle lawsuit, acknowledge Biden won in 2020
The 10 Wisconsin Republicans who posed as electors for President Donald Trump in 2020 even though he had lost the election settled a lawsuit against them Wednesday, acknowledging their actions were part of an effort to overturn the election results. The lawsuit was filed last year by two of the state’s rightful electors, alleging the […]