Government & Politics
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Viewpoints – Serigraph chairman John Torinus: Trump trashes our democracy on his way out the door
Way down deep, Donald Trump lost the election last week for two main reasons; he is essentially anti-democratic and he is not a nice man.
Kenosha picks up the pieces
During the second night of the August civil unrest in Kenosha, Uptown Restaurant owner Yolanda Hernandez arrived home...
Milwaukee-area cultural organizations receive state COVID-19 relief funding
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday the recipients of $15 million in COVID-19 relief grants intended to help cultural organizations weather the pandemic.
Tim Casey is Kenosha’s new development director
Tim Casey is the city of Kenosha's new director of city development.
Franklin reverses course, approves Strauss Brands project
The city of Franklin has approved a special use permit needed for Strauss Brands LLC to move forward with its plans for a new meat processing plant in the community.
Foxconn formally objects to WEDC’s tax credit decision
Foxconn Technology Group on Friday formally objected to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. determination that the company would not qualify for tax credits for its capital investment and job creation in 2019.
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In Wisconsin, Biden maintains 5-point lead over Trump in final MU Law poll
Former Vice President Joe Biden maintained a 5-point lead over President Donald Trump in Wisconsin, in the final Marquette University Law School poll before Election Day.
Viewpoints: State policymakers ready to focus on tech challenges
It is refreshing to see a bipartisan group of state legislators joining forces to hear new ideas about technology and innovation in the State of Wisconsin.
Franklin business leaders express alarm about rejection of Strauss Brands plans
The leaders of several Franklin businesses signed a letter to Franklin aldermen expressing dismay about the Common Council’s recent vote to deny Strauss Brands’ proposed new meat processing facility.
Franklin denies Strauss Brands’ plans for new meat processing plant
The city of Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night denied a request by Strauss Brands that would have allowed the company to expand its operations in the community.
