A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday forced an update to the state’s alcohol laws through the state Senate even though the new regulation had been blocked in committee after the owners of wedding venues across the state claimed it would kill their industry. The Assembly passed its version of the bill on a […]
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Wisconsin Legislature approves final version of Brewers stadium deal
Wisconsin lawmakers approved a controversial deal to spend about $500 million in public money on renovations and maintenance of American Family Field on Tuesday, despite objections from some lawmakers that the package has a lopsided impact on taxpayers. The Wisconsin Senate concurred in both Brewers bills — AB 438 and AB 439 — in a […]
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Staff furloughs possible as UW-Parkside tackles $5.3M structural deficit
SOMERS — University of Wisconsin-Parkside officials here are considering staff furloughs for 2023-24 as part of a plan to address a $5.3 million structural deficit. The university’s projected enrollment for the upcoming school year is 4,015 students, which is about the same as the previous year, but still about 500 fewer students than in 2019 […]
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Public Service Commission extends public comment window for WE Energies rate increase
Customers affected by a potential 13%-rate increase hike proposed by WE Energies will have a few extra days to voice their concerns. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission on Tuesday agreed to extend the public comment portion on the rate increase through Monday, Nov. 14. The comment period had been scheduled to end Monday at 5 […]
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Senator Bernie Sanders takes CNH Industrial to task over UAW strike during rally
MT. PLEASANT, Wis. — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders critisized Case-New Holland (CNH) Industrial management for not resolving a contract with the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 180, which resulted in a strike that has lasted more than seven weeks. The former presidential candidate spoke to union workers at CNH Industrial, 3323 Kearney Ave. in Mount […]
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State senators praise Wray’s appointment, differ on views of Jacob Blake shooting
KENOSHA ⏤ State senators Bob Wirch and Van Wanggaard agree Noble Wray is the right choice for someone to review the investigation of the Jacob Blake case. However, when it comes to their opinion of the case itself, they largely differ. Wray hired by DA Graveley, Kaul The state Attorney General’s office announced the former […]
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Local Reps Slam Lack of Funding to Finish I-94 Expansion
After Governor Scott Walker revealed this week the elimination of funding for the next two years to continue work on the I-94 expansion project, local elected officials from both sides of the aisle released statements slamming the decision. The I-94 project is a multi-year, $1.7 billion expansion of the expressway between downtown Milwaukee and the Illinois […]
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Democrats Schedule Listening Session
Local Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they will host a listening session Monday for area constituents. Representatives Cory Mason (66th District), Peter Barca (64th) and Tod Ohnstad (65th) and Sen. Bob Wirch (22nd) released a joint statement inviting residents to talk about Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2015-2017 budget. “Are things about Walker’s budget you like? Would […]
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State Of The State: What Local Legislators Liked, Didn’t Like
Gov. Scott Walker Tuesday gave his first state of the state address since being re-elected in November, and it received mixed reviews from local legislators. Click here to read the entire transcript of the 2015 State of the State Address. The bottom line: local Republican Legislators loved Walker’s focus on reducing property taxes, local control over school […]
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Labor Fest Racine Speakers Highlight Labor History
In front of a crowd of union members, Labor Fest Racine organizer Rich Hinderholtz talked about the ties the Racine area had to the labor movement at the Caledonia-Mount Pleasant Memorial Park in Franksville Monday. The whole corridor — Chicago, Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee — grappled with employers to define a social contract that included an […]
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Community Gardens Promote Healthy Living, Stronger Neighborhoods
by Sen. Bob Wirch, D-Kenosha You might not be able to tell by looking at the thermometer, but spring is here. The snow is gone, the grass is green, and the flowers are blooming. Spring is a time of growth and rebirth, a fresh start. You can see this as gardens are put in all […]
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Fish Map for Area Anglers is No Tale
A new map for fishing aficionados makes it easy to find where certain species are locate for optimum angling. The map – https://cida.usgs.gov/wdnr_fishmap/map/ – is a joint effort between the state Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Center for Integrated Data Analytics using 130 years of fish surveys. Sen. Bob Wirch, D-Kenosha, sent an […]
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State Senator Bob Wirch to Hold Local Office Hours
State senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) will be holding office hours to hear from the public on important state issues from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave., in Kenosha. Wirch represents the 22nd district, which includes part of Racine and Kenosha counties. All members of the public are encouraged to […]
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