By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – Evan Brenkus has been appointed to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents. Gov. Tony Evers made three appointments on May 2, including Brenkus, Jim Kreuser and the reappointment of Regent Joan M. Prince. The appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of three terms on …
New tool for understanding PFAS contamination in WisconsinBROWN COUNTY – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently announced the launch of the PFAS Interactive Data Viewer, which is a new tool to understand how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are impacting Wisconsin’s lands and waters. The PFAS Interactive Data …
The route, a goal for decades, will connect businesses in growing Green Bay area DE PERE – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that $50 million in bonding will be included in Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 budget to build the Brown County Southern Bridge Connector Project, which the Green Bay area has sought …
By Josh StalochCorrespondent GREEN BAY – Two local organizations will share in about $1.3 million of more than $100 million statewide grants supporting diversity in business. Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday $15.7 million will be added to the more than $86 million in investments already being made across Wisconsin to support diversity in business, and …
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NWTC President Rafn to retireGREEN BAY – After 25 years, Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, president of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2023. “It has been a distinct honor and privilege to lead Northeast Wisconsin Technical College,” said Dr. Rafn. “It is important that NWTC continues to innovate and adapt …
By Heather GravesEditor GREEN BAY – Leaders from throughout the area, including Gov. Tony Evers, gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking event Tuesday, June 28, to commemorate the start of construction for the long-anticipated Discover Green Bay Visitors Center. Plans for the new visitors center, which will be located on the corner of Lombardi Avenue and …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Thanks to temporary extra funding to the De Pere school district from the state and federal governments, property owners could see their property taxes go down this year. The De Pere school district’s tax rate could decrease from the $6.52 per $1,000 of home value approved last fall …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – Republican state lawmakers who represent portions of Brown County have urged Gov. Tony Evers to use some American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to hire additional staff in the State Public Defender (SPD) office to help expedite the backlog of circuit court cases for defendants unable to …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Following Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of $10 million in grants available for tourism-related investment projects, Discover Green Bay, formerly known as the Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, will seek $2 million to help build a new visitor center. Evers announced grants of up to $3.5 million will …
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By Press Times Staff ASHWAUBENON – A bid of $815,706 from MCC, Inc., for asphalt paving in the village, was approved last month by the Ashwaubenon village board. Public Works Director Doug Martin said the village received two bids for the annual resurfacing, with MCC the lowest and under the total budget of $825,000. In …
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