MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and state Republicans have reached a tentative agreement about how much revenue the state returns to local communities. Included in the agreement are $1 billion for K-12 education and a 20% increase in direct payments to municipalities of every size. According to a press release from Evers’ office, he and […]
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$54,527 in grants will benefit 2 coastline projects in Racine including wetland conversion and scenic platform
RACINE COUNTY — Two coastline projects in Racine are receiving funding from the distribution of Gov. Tony Evers’ 1.4 million in grants from Wisconsin’s federally funded Coastal Management Program. The funds benefitting Racine will be distributed to the Meachem Stormwater Pond Constructed Wetland Conversion project and the Scenic Platform for Wetland Viewing at Samuel Myer […]
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Republicans’ proposal to increase State lawyer pay unanimously approved by Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin’s assistant district attorneys and public defenders would make a starting wage of $36 per hour under a plan proposed by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday. The proposal is $1 more than what Gov. Tony Evers included in his executive budget. The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve the plan, which is meant to alleviate […]
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Business campaign raises its profile for childcare aid in state budget
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 16, 2023 Close to 100 business organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and nonprofits have signed on to a campaign to provide continued supplemental childcare funding in the next state budget, childcare advocates said Monday. “The bottom line is without accessible, high-quality, and affordable child care, attracting and retaining […]
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Budget, shared revenue bill test Assembly Speaker Vos’ vision of bipartisan compromise
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 15, 2023 Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said the “disappointing” results of Wisconsin’s 2022 elections — where Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won reelection by a healthy margin and Republicans held onto their majority in the state Legislature but fell short of a veto-proof supermajority — made him decide to hit […]
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In honor of Deputy Leising of St. Croix, flags ordered to half-staff on May 12
MADISON — In honor of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy, Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin have been ordered to be flown at half-staff, per Gov. Tony Evers. Leising, 29, died at the hand of Jeremiah Johnson during a […]
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False choice: Wisconsin taxpayers support schools that can discriminate
by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin WatchMay 5, 2023 In 2022, the two Fox Valley Lutheran High School students were a few months from graduating when they got called into the dean’s office. One was the cheerleading captain and National Honor Society inductee; the other a basketball player, homecoming queen and student council member. […]
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Racine’s Financial Empowerment Center honored with financial literacy award 2 years running
RACINE — The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) recently received the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for a second straight year. The recognition is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. The FEC offers free, one-on-one professional financial counseling to City of Racine residents. This counseling […]
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GOP lawmakers start budget process by cutting over 500 Evers proposals
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMay 3, 2023 The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) started its work crafting Wisconsin’s next biennial budget on Tuesday by removing hundreds of items from the budget proposed by Gov. Tony Evers including Medicaid expansion, the legalization of marijuana and paid family and medical leave. The motion passed 12-4 by the Republican-led […]
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State lawmakers near deal to increase state shared revenue to Racine County communities
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave were part of a press conference on Thursday, April 27, to announce that state lawmakers are close to a deal that would return millions of dollars to Racine County communities through a 10% increase in state shared revenue. “We will have a greater ability to fund services that […]
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Minority Health Month 2023 celebrated by DHS Office of Health Equity
MADISON — During National Minority Health Month this April, the State of Wisconsin is reaffirming its commitment to improving health outcomes for Wisconsin’s communities of color. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), including the Office of Health Equity, joined Gov. Tony Evers and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health […]
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Flags to half-staff in honor of Chetek Police Officer Breidenbach and Cameron Police Officer Scheel on April 15
MADISON — The flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin are to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in honor of Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel, who were killed in the line of duty on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Flags half-staff through Executive […]
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Executive Order #191: State of Emergency declared in wake of wildfire threat level
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #191 today declaring a state of emergency in Wisconsin, in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. The DNR has elevated the danger level to Extreme Fire Danger in multiple counties. Image courtesy of Wisconsin DNR “Protecting Wisconsinites from the destructive danger of wildfire is a […]
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State homeowners assistance program surpasses $39M statewide
MADISON — More than 5,400 Wisconsin homeowners have received assistance from the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners (WHH) program, surpassing $39 million in mortgage, utility, and property tax payments statewide. This is a federally-funded program that provides up to $40,000 in financial assistance for homeowners. By doing so, the aid helps prevent foreclosure due to pandemic-related […]
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Housing access and affordability round table includes Gov. Evers, Mayor Mason, community leaders, residents of Racine
RACINE — Gov. Tony Evers returned to the City of Racine for the second time in March, to show his support towards initiatives happening locally, first it was maternal and infant mortality, and now, housing. Gov. Evers grabs a piece of Kringle to enjoy while in Racine for a tour and round table discussion about […]