Brown County

Referendums Fund Emergency Services

23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.

Senator Baldwin Announces $10.1 Million Investment to Redevelop Port of Green Bay, Boost Regional Economy

Project is estimated to have a total economic impact of more than $87 million in the first five years and create 20 new jobs

What Covid Did To The Courts

Huge backlog of cases could take years to clear. Big numbers in Milwaukee and biggest counties.

Officer Involved Critical Incident at the Radisson Hotel in the Town of Oneida

May 3, 2021

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Review WILL Challenge to Brown County Sales Tax

Brown County wants to use sales tax to fund capital projects, not property tax reduction

The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes

Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?

8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering

51 of 72 counties support non-partisan redistricting, 8 more counties will vote in November.

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

COVID-19 Testing Capacity Drops

But state reports second highest total of tests processed in 24 hours, percent positive continues downward trend.

Positive COVID-19 Testing Rate Trending In Wrong Direction

Even as testing expands, average number of people testing positive for disease expands.

OSHA Supervising Re-Opening of Meat Packing Plants

COVID-19 infection rate in Green Bay is skyrocketing.

Some Non-Essential Businesses Can Open

Evers order says dog groomers, small engine repair, upholsterers, others can reopen with precautions.

Clean Wisconsin seeks to intervene in Dairy Business Association lawsuit

Clean Wisconsin defends safeguards preventing water pollution from CAFOs

Rick Hearden Named President – Northeast Wisconsin Market

Experienced Green Bay native devoted to Wisconsin business growth

First Lady Tonette Walker Meets with Representative Mike Gallagher on Trauma-Informed Care

They also discussed House Resolution 443 (H. Res. 443), the first trauma-specific bill initiated in the House with bipartisan support.

Foxconn Biggest Deal in State History

Review of past deals shows its 35 times more than biggest prior state payout.

Fraud Prevention Efforts Reach Record-High Savings for Taxpayers

Office of Inspector General report shows taxpayer savings from fighting fraud in public assistance programs top $51 million in 2016

Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000

Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin

Summerfest Celebrates its 50th Edition with Special 50th Activities and Promotions

These special activities are designed to celebrate with the greater Milwaukee area.

Don’t Cut State Dementia Care

County execs say growing problem needs continued state funding.

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

The Un-Greening of Wisconsin

Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.

Governor Walker approves $5 million in harbor grants

Funds cover safety, construction and dredging projects

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Joins Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach in Betting on a Packers Victory

Abele is joining the bet and sweetening the deal by adding in a case of Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous, and sausages from Usingers.

Trump, Clinton, Sanders Won’t Pay Up

All three stiffed local governments for police protection here and nationally.

Governor Walker Honors 15 with 2016 Financial Literacy Award

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony at the Capitol later this year.

One Wisconsin Institute Calls on Green Bay to Expand Early Voting Hours, Take Action to Prevent Lines on Election Day

Simple steps can ensure every voter has the opportunity to cast their vote

On Press Call Elected Officials and Advocates Denounce Senator Johnson for His Continued Support of Trump

Call Comes As Trump Campaigns In Green Bay Today

New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced

Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million

New Book Dials In on Public Broadcasting History

Peek behind the microphones of Wisconsin Public Radio in a new Wisconsin Historical Society Press book about the century-rich history of public broadcasting.

HUD Awards Nearly $520,000 to Help Low-Income Residents in Wisconsin Received Job Training and Employment

“This funding will help individuals and their families access empowering resources to reach their full-potential,” said Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator.

Democratic Party Unified As Republican Party Continues To Fracture Even Further

Senator Bernie Sanders Formally Endorses Secretary Hillary Clinton For President

Governor Walker Signs Legislation Protecting Wisconsin’s Children

Children with disabilities and those children repeatedly physically abused gain new protections

County Executive Chris Abele Announces That Summerfest Will Join Milwaukee County’s Purple Heart Pass Program

Purple Heart Recipients to Receive Eight Free Admissions to Summerfest

Statement on Special Prosecutor to Investigate Supervisor John Weishan

The complaint alleges that Supervisor Weishan falsified numerous nomination petitions filed with the Milwaukee County Elections Commission.

New LISC Director Has Big Resume

Donsia Strong Hill is attorney who worked in private sector, state and federal government.

Wisconsin A Leader in Strontium Pollution

73 of 100 worst readings in strontium-laced drinking water were in Waukesha, Brookfield, other towns.

Wisconsin Students Award Ron Johnson a Failing Grade

Announce Delegation Scores from LCV’s 2015 National Environmental Scorecard

State Street Had Three Names

And once was the chief connection to Watertown Plank Rd, a road made of oak planks.

State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers

Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.

WisDOT announces 2015 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for projects in St. Croix, Sauk, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Brown and Dane counties

As Paris Climate Summit Adjourns, Local Advocates Take Action

NE Wisconsin Residents Call for Clean Energy Solutions

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens