Day: January 17, 2023

State Senate approves bail reform constitutional amendment

The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bail reform amendment to the state Constitution. Tuesday’s bipartisan 23-9 vote moves the proposed  amendment closer to the April statewide ballot. The Assembly is scheduled to vote on the proposal on

Van Orden named to House Agriculture Committeee

Wisconsin has a member on the House Agriculture Committee. Twelve House Republicans were added to the committee on Monday, including newly elected Wisconsin congressman Derrick Van Orden, who had indicated a strong interest in serving on the

School bus law violations increase in Marathon County

The Sheriff’s Office in Marathon County says in a Facebook post there’s an increase in citations issued for motorists not obeying bus laws in the county. The department states in the post they’ve spoken with a few

Green Bay Equal Rights Commission addresses housing inequality

The city of Green Bay is considering how to address inequality in housing. A report from the city’s Equal Rights Commission outlines short-and long-term recommendations. Jon Shelton, chair of the Commission, said those include a municipal housing

Beloit tabs Gabrielatos as next city manager

The Beloit City Council has selected its next city manager from a pool of three finalists. Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Lock announced in a statement Monday Jerry Gabrielatos was chosen for the position. Lock says Gabrielatos’