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Elections

As Scott Walker Appears to be Testing Waters, ‘Truth Squad’ Debunks ‘Pants on Fire’ Claims

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker could appeal to both social and fiscal conservatives, making him a candidate to "fear" in the Iowa Caucuses, progressives warn.

Government

Port Aldermen Push to Go Paperless with Laptops, Tablets

The Common Council recently approved allowing Aldermen their pick of a laptop or tablet for use in conducting city business.

Elections

Scott Walker in Iowa: Is Wisconsin Governor Floating Presidential Trial Balloon?

Our sister Patch in West Des Moines, Iowa, reports that a Scott Walker “Truth Squad” plans to rally ahead of Wisconsin governor’s appearance before Republican activists.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

Common Ground Found in Plans for Nature Preserve

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department met with city officials to negotiate saving a portion of the former VK lands as a public nature preserve.

Government

Non-Fiscal Items in State Budget Draw Flak

Did Gov. Scott Walker break a campaign promise when he vowed to keep pork out of the state budget?

Government, The Neighborhood Files

County Groups Hope to Save Land as Nature Preserve

Port Washington city officials are not on board with the plan because they had hoped to develop the land for tax purposes.

The Sauk and Mineral Springs creek naturalization project is part of the overall redevelopment of the former We Energies coal docks.

Government, The Neighborhood Files

When Will Coal Dock Park Open?

The grand opening for the new lakefront park has been set! Find out when you can visit the newest addition to Port Washington.

Kwik Trip's development plans.

Government, Business

Kwik Trip Plans Remain Idle After Changes to Wetland Ordinance Denied, Again

Kwik Trip officials spoke before the Saukville Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday night in hopes of reversing a decision to deny a permit that would have allowed them to build on the location near a wetland.

Government

Petri, Kind Introduce Legislation to Reform U.S. Crop Insurance Policies

U.S. Representative Tom Petri and U.S. Representative Ron Kind along with six of their colleagues today introduced the Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures (AFFIRM) Act.

Government, Business

Village Hears Kwik Trip's Plea to Open Store

The company will appeal the Saukville Plan Commission's decision in January to deny a permit that would have allowed them to build on the location near a wetland. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m.

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