By Lee Reinsch Correspondent GREEN BAY – Communities short on cash for transportation improvements in their local areas will soon be able to apply for grants that could pay for a chunk of the costs. Last month, the Wisconsin Legislature approved $75 million to be used for transportation improvements, from filling potholes to adding bus …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor DE PERE – Disappointed and confused are two of the words local officials used after funding for a southern De Pere bridge was vetoed from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. “My first reaction was disappointment,” said De Pere Mayor Mike Walsh. “I was very disappointed. We worked so very hard to get …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Gov. Tony Evers and other state officials appeared Thursday, May 23, at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Northeast Headquarters for a press conference in support of legislation to deal with the issue of contamination from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are contained in some household products …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The village board adopted four resolutions supporting certain components of Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget at its May 7 meeting. The governor’s proposed state budget includes initiatives that impact local municipalities. Specifically, those that impact levy limits, shared revenue, transportation aid and closing the dark store and Walgreen’s property …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – About a half dozen people showed up Friday, Feb. 22, at the village hall where 2nd District State Sen. Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) held a listening session. Cowles, who has been in the Senate for more than 30 years, was on hand to hear constituents’ opinions on state …
