MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed seven bills into law, including several bipartisan policing changes. The governor called for these bills last week, emphasizing the need for the Legislature to take up more robust, comprehensive reforms. A signing statement for the policing changes bills is available here. Senate Bill 121, now Wisconsin Act 48: Prohibits the use of […]
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Posted inBusiness, Local news
Local Officials React To New Foxconn Deal
RACINE COUNTY – Local elected officials sounded happy and relieved that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) and Foxconn Technology Group reached a new agreement on subsidizing a manufacturing complex in Mount Pleasant. The original agreement was developed in 2017 by Republican officials, led by former Gov. Scott Walker. The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature approved the […]
Posted inBreaking, Kenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
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 […]
Posted inRCE Noticias
El Senador Wanggaard Ofrece Un Paquete De Proyectos De Ley De Vigilancia
Wisconsin (RCE Noticias) – El senador Van Wanggaard, republicano de Racine, presentó el miércoles el PACT de Seguridad Pública, un paquete de ocho proyectos de ley destinados a la aplicación de la ley y la reforma de la justicia penal. Wanggaard, oficial de policía retirado de Racine, dijo que trabajará para obtener apoyo para el […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Sen. Wanggaard Offers Policing Bills Package
MADISON – Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, on Wednesday unveiled the Public Safety PACT, a package of eight bills aimed at law enforcement and criminal justice reform. A retired Racine police officer, Wanggaard said he’ll be working to get support for the legislative package from both sides of the aisle for the Wisconsin Legislature’s 2021 session. […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Wanggaard asks Evers for more National Guard units
Dear Governor Evers, Two people are dead. Another was shot. This violence could have been prevented. Last night, the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors asked for an additional 1,500 National Guard members for Kenosha tonight. I second that request and implore you to fulfill it. Without massive resources, violence will only escalate. To the extent […]
Posted inBreaking, CORONAVIRUS, Government, Local news
Evers’ Safer at Home order an overreach, Sheriff says
Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling called Governor Tony Evers’ extension of the Safer at Home order an “overreach” and enforcing the order would not be a priority. Instead, Schmaling would focus on “keeping the roads safe” and protect citizens from “criminal activity.” He believes doing so would have “dire lifetime consequences for businesses, homeowners, and […]
Posted inBreaking, Community, Government
News roundup: headlines from August 6
Here are several headlines from national, state and local news sources today.Here are your headlines: Trump (again) admits his son met with Russians to get dirt on Clinton, NPR Italian biotech company eyes Caledonia, Journal Times Woman injured after car strikes horse, Fox 6 Now Farm Museum opens in Wisconsin, Star Tribune Racine County Eye […]
Posted inElections, Government
2 vie for Wisconsin 21st Senate District race
In the Aug. 14 primary, 21st state Senate District, incumbent Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) is challenged by Bristol resident Lori Hawkins, the lone Democrat seeking the office. The 21st District covers most of Racine County and a large part of Kenosha County. It includes the emerging Foxconn Technology Group development campus. While both are assured […]
Posted inSchools
Budget Amendment Allows Villages To Pull Out Of Racine Unified
The door has been left wide open for the surrounding villages to pull out of the Racine Unified School District and form their own school district under a provision that could be included in the 2017-2019 proposed state budget. The question is: When, not if, that could happen. Under a motion approved by the Joint […]
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Senate To Take Up Foxconn Sept. 12
The Wisconsin State Senate is expected to vote Sept. 12 on a $3 billion incentive package to entice Foxconn Technology Group to build a 20 million square foot manufacturing campus in southeast Wisconsin. The Senate has made several amendments to the Assembly’s bill. Now the Assembly will need to approve the amended bill before it’s […]
Posted inBreaking, Government
CBD Oil Bill Passes Assembly
UPDATE: A bill that decriminalizes the possession of CDB Oil unanimously passed the State Assembly on Wednesday. Made from marijuana, the oil doesn’t produce a high. Read the law here. “Thank you to Chairman Kitchens and the Committee on Children and Families for quickly and unanimously passing Senate Bill 10 this morning. Along with hundreds of parents […]
Posted inGovernment
Wanggaard Seeking Students for Senate Scholar Program
High school juniors and seniors who want to get a closer look at how the state legislative process works are invited to apply for the week-long Senate Scholar Program. State Sen. Van Wanggaard in a press release last week put out the call for local students to attend the program where they can expect to: […]
Posted inGovernment
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Wanggaard Wrong on Milwaukee Spending
**Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted by Racine native Trevor Jung – Urban Studies and Urban Planning Student at UW Milwaukee The anti-urban sentiment is stronger than ever in the hearts of many legislators in the State Capitol. State Senator Van Wanggaard, representing rural segments of both Racine and Kenosha Counties, wrote a piece in the Opinion section […]
