By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – State Sen. Eric Wimberger held four listening sessions last week on the proposed 2021-23 biennial state budget to receive input from his constituents in the 30th Senate District. Close to a dozen people were present April 19 when he was on hand at Suamico village hall, where he …
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By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – Started in 2004, JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United For Action) began as a way to encourage social justice and community building. Fifteen years later, the faith-based organization continues to dedicate itself to advancing issues and working for justice in Brown County. As part of the statewide organization WISDOM, …
By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board recently passed a motion to invite government officials to tour and discuss the closing of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), and its efforts paid off. At the Tuesday, Nov. 5, village board meeting, Village President Jim Rafter said Gov. Tony Evers and the Secretary for …
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By Lauren Waters Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez Village Board was discouraged upon hearing Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a measure to put $5 million into the state budget to move and/or improve the Green Bay Correctional Institution. But after discussion at the Allouez board meeting on Tuesday, July 16, the board decided to stay the …
By Heather Graves Correspondent ALLOUEZ – Board members are doing whatever they can to stop costs incurred at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), a state-owned maximum security prison located in the village, from falling on the shoulders of Allouez taxpayers. Last month, the village reluctantly renewed a contract with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent ALLOUEZ – The Allouez village board has renewed its contract with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department for police coverage of the village, even though trustees have some concerns with cost increases. Discussions on the new contract started more than a year ago. The new contract includes the addition of one investigator …
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