Racine, WI – In reports due today to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board Senator John Lehman (D-Racine) reported a campaign cash-on-hand balance of $68,440 as of December 31. Read More→

Attorney General J.B.Van Hollen

Racine,WI – The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department has joined the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

“We are pleased to have you as a member of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and pledge our full support to you as we work together to make Wisconsin safer for our children,” said Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. Read More→

Chicago, ILL – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Mercury Waste Solutions LLC, Union Grove, Wis., resolving alleged violations of federal rules on hazardous waste and toxic substances.  The company, which recovers and recycles metallic mercury, has agreed to pay a penalty of $54,000 to settle the violations. Read More→

Mason Says Racine County Shouldn’t Get More Money

Rep. Robin Vos

Madison, WI – A bipartisan bill that takes initial steps to reform the fraudulent Wisconsin Shares child care program passed the Joint Finance committee today. Rep. Vos (RCaledonia) says after months of deliberation on the problem, these first steps are laudable. However, he expressed frustration that Racine representative Cory Mason would vote against an amendment to appropriate $1 million to help counties root out more fraud. Read More→