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Board of Health moves to approve resolution creating Rural Environmental Health Alliance; ordinance tabled until March At the Feb. 4 meeting the Marquette County Board of Health moved to approve a resolution that would form the Rural Environmental Health Alliance with Marquette County serving as fiscal agent; a companion Food Safety and Recreational Licensing (FSRL) ordinance was tabled until March. Vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

The Marquette County Board of Health just took a significant step towards enhancing community safety by approving the formation of the Rural Environmental Health Alliance—what's next for food safety regulations?

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Marquette County health officer to propose updated REHA fees and stand up private-well testing Marquette County Health Officer Jayme Sopha told the Board of Health she will propose an updated REHA licensing and service fee schedule in Q1 2026 and outlined plans to open a TNC water-testing program for bacteria and nitrate testing for private wells and licensed facilities.

Marquette County is gearing up to enhance public health services with a new water-testing program and updated licensing fees set to be proposed in early 2026!

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Marquette County to run rural environmental health program; board approves licensing ordinance, budget and staffing plan Marquette County’s Board of Health voted March 4 to assume fiscal agency duties for the Rural Environmental Health Alliance and approved a revised Food Safety & Recreational Licensing Ordinance, a REHA budget and fee schedule, and a REHA manager job description and staffing model.

Marquette County is stepping up as the fiscal agent for the new Rural Environmental Health Alliance, paving the way for crucial improvements in local health and safety regulations!

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Marquette County board urges state to adopt comprehensive transportation funding solution The Marquette County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4-2026 urging the Governor and State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution to support local roads, bridges and long-term preservation efforts; the resolution passed Ayes 15, Noes 0, Absent 2.

Marquette County is taking a stand for safer roads and bridges by urging state leaders to adopt a sustainable transportation funding solution!

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Midyear update: district shows gains on many assessments, identifies $1.2M in staffing efficiencies District staff reported midyear assessment gains in many grades and identified about $1.2 million in staffing efficiencies realized largely through attrition; the board discussed adding an additional full‑day 4K section at MacDill with net added cost estimates.

The district's midyear update reveals impressive academic gains alongside $1.2 million in staffing efficiencies, sparking discussions on expanding early education options!

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Board adopts new K–10 social studies resources and approves 11–12 supplements after debate over content After a months‑long vetting process, the board approved Studies Weekly for K–5, HMH for grades 6–10 and limited 11–12 supplemental materials. Trustees debated content concerns for one 11–12 text and affirmed opt‑out and limited‑purchase protections.

The Stevens Point Area Public School District has made a bold move by adopting new social studies resources for K-10, but a heated debate over controversial content in 11-12 materials has left parents with choices.

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Oak Creek council approves $6.4 million financing package for road program and land purchase Oak Creek approved a plan authorizing $4,000,000 in tax-exempt promissory notes for its enhanced surface transportation rehabilitation program and up to $2,400,000 in taxable notes to finance a recently authorized land purchase; the council also adopted parameters resolutions delegating sale timing to city staff.

Oak Creek has just greenlit a $6.4 million financing package aimed at revamping its transportation system and securing key land for future development!

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Trail closures and winter events wrap up with strong visitor activity, EDC told An alliance representative said snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails closed March 6 for spring to protect trail conditions; the commission heard that winter visitation boosted local businesses and that organizers will share counters data at the April meeting.

Sawyer County's winter season wrapped up with booming business and thrilling events, but trail closures are now in effect to protect conditions for an early spring reopening.

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Regional planning commission outlines water-resource plan, SBA microloan opportunity and recycling staff changes A planning commission representative told the EDC a five-county water resource plan including Sawyer County is underway with DNR and IIJA funding; the office expects a new SBA microloan application round and reported staffing and loan-fund activity.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Sawyer County as a new five-county water resource plan kicks off alongside fresh SBA microloan opportunities and vital staffing updates!

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Hayward Lakes reports strong winter YouTube engagement, readies spring campaign tied to governor's opener Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau reported high winter ad engagement and tens of thousands of website clicks; the bureau plans spring advertising and will highlight spring fishing during events connected to the governor's opener in May.

Hayward Lakes is riding the wave of winter success with explosive YouTube engagement and is gearing up for a spring campaign that promises to spotlight fishing and the governor’s opener!

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Jam and Jerusalem are coming to a branch in central Croydon The country’s largest women’s organisation, famous for its jam-making and cake bakes, the singing of “Jerusalem”, but above all its general good deeds and fellowship, is com…

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Green Bay authority adopts 2025 housing market study; approves development and TIF items The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority adopted an updated 2025 housing market study after presentations by MSA consultants showing rising construction costs and a continued 'missing middle' gap. The authority also approved a one-year development agreement, a $75,000 funding request for NeighborWorks Green Bay, and preapproval to use up to $500,000 in TIF contingency for construction change orders.

Green Bay is taking bold steps to tackle its housing shortage with the adoption of a new market study and a series of development approvals!

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Auburndale gets a permanent school resource officer; sheriff highlights traffic concerns on Highway 10 Wood County and the Auburndale School District jointly funded a new school resource officer position filled by Deputy Jesse Nels; Sheriff Sean Becker said the county and school share salary costs, the SRO has a therapy dog, and the department is conducting extra patrols as it awaits DOT changes at a dangerous Highway 10 intersection.

Auburndale School District now has a dedicated school resource officer, complete with a therapy dog, to ensure student safety all year round!

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Wood County sheriff marks anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's death, highlights joint training On the anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's 2003 line-of-duty death, Sheriff Sean Becker recounted the incident, the tactical response and subsequent conviction; he said joint interagency training and shared equipment have improved response and officer safety.

Sheriff Sean Becker reflects on the heartbreaking legacy of Deputy Michael Shannon's death, revealing the intense multi-agency response that followed and the vital lessons learned in officer safety.

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Wood County sheriff recounts seizing kiosk cash as he urges passage of crypto-ATM rules Wood County Sheriff Sean Becker told lawmakers he and local investigators used search warrants to seize cash from cryptocurrency kiosks, returned money to victims and shared warrant templates statewide as Assembly Bill 968 passed; Becker said the Senate was expected to act soon.

Sheriff Sean Becker reveals how local investigators seized cash from unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks to protect scam victims, urging lawmakers to step up regulations before more lives are ruined.

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Opponents rally against proposed Lafayette Co. wind project #WI: The effort to build the Lafayette County portion of a massive, $1 billion windfarm drew a standing-room-only crown to Fayette Town Hall for an informational meeting following the company signaling […]

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Opponents rally against proposed Lafayette Co. wind project #WI The effort to build the Lafayette County portion of a massive, $1 billion windfarm drew a standing-room-only crown to Fayette Town Hall for an informational meeting following the company signaling its attempt to start work in 90 days. The eastern phase of Pattern Energy’s $1 billion Uplands Wind project is planned to generate 300 megawatts of energy from 51 wind turbines in central and southern Iowa County and northern Lafayette County, according to a new Pattern Energy map. Pattern Energy . . .

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Pittsville board approves 2.63% wage increases, signs off on student college credits, calendars and transportation reimbursements The Pittsville School District board approved a 2.63% wage increase for support and administrative staff for 2026–27, approved seven Start College Now student applications and district calendars, and cleared private-school transportation reimbursements and other routine items.

The Pittsville School District board just approved a 2.63% pay increase for staff while also paving the way for students to earn college credits—big changes are happening!

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Board advances policy updates, opts for first and second reading on Act 57 to expedite compliance The board discussed several policy revisions and legal alerts, debated restoring language in policy 12.10 about district administrator personal behavior, and voted to approve first readings for multiple items and both readings for Act 57 to ensure timely legal compliance.

The Oconto Falls Public School District Board is making crucial policy updates, including a debate on personal accountability and urgent compliance deadlines!

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Galesville‑Ettrick‑Trempealeau board votes to put $44.76 million capital referendum on Aug. 11 ballot The G‑E‑T School District board voted to place a $44,755,000 capital improvement referendum on the Aug. 11 ballot, with district staff saying the proposal would raise property taxes about $336 annually on a $350,000 home; the roll-call vote carried 7–2.

The Galesville‑Ettrick‑Trempealeau School District is pushing for a $44.76 million capital improvement referendum that could reshape local education—will you support it?

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Meeting roundup: Menomonee Falls board approves outlot vacation, rezoning, code updates, water contracts and $28.7M note authorization The Village of Menomonee Falls board unanimously approved a package of actions including vacating an unnamed right-of-way (Outlot 1), rezoning land for the Hilltop Grove development, updated solicitor/mobile-food vendor code and fees, water infrastructure contracts (Well No. 11 and Veil Vista booster design), and parameters for up to $28.7 million in general obligation promissory notes.

Exciting developments are underway in Menomonee Falls as the Village Board unanimously approves major plans, from new residential projects to updated food vendor regulations!

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Menomonee Falls board approves Hilltop Grove rezoning after months of debate on traffic and wetlands After a lengthy public hearing in which dozens of residents raised traffic, runoff and wildlife concerns, the Menomonee Falls Board of Trustees approved an ordinance rezoning about 76 acres for the 130-home Hilltop Grove planned residential development; the developer and county traffic consultant said studies and mitigation measures informed the decision.

The Menomonee Falls Village Board has greenlit a controversial plan for 130 new homes, igniting fierce debates over traffic, wetlands, and wildlife impacts.

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Milwaukee School District declares impasse after teachers' union leaves caucus in wage talks Bargaining over a 2.63% cost-of-living wage increase ended when the union delegation left a caucus and the district declared the parties at impasse; the two sides disagree over whether any offer provides a full July 1 CPI increase and over the district's cited budget shortfall.

Negotiations between the Milwaukee School District and the teachers' union have reached a standstill as the two sides clash over a crucial 2.63% wage increase amid significant budget challenges.

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