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Staab: Some Arithmetic
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (113+ words) The Monroe Times 2, 803 people cast "Yes" ballots for the Monroe school referendum. $2. 75 million divided by 2, 803 is $981 (and some cents). If each of the "Yes" voters were, in each of the next four years, to donate $981 to the Monroe schools then…...
Despite growing opposition to property tax hikes, Wisconsin voters show increased support for school referendums
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (714+ words) Voters approved more than 60% of school district referendums last week as schools face declining enrollment, rising inflation and stagnant state funding. Over $1 billion in referendums from 73 school districts were on the ballot Tuesday. Wisconsin voters passed 46 out of 75 school referendums,…...
Evers in New Glarus: Time for amendment on maps
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (237+ words) NEW GLARUS " Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Monday morning visited Green County to tout his support for a constitutional amendment that would ban, once and for all, partisan gerrymandering in the state. "I believe fair maps make democracy stronger," said…...
Marklein announces re-election bid for 17th District State Senate seat
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (362+ words) MADISON " On Monday, April 13, District 17 State Senator Howard Marklein, (R-Spring Green) officially announced his intent to run for re-election this fall. Marklein will begin circulating nomination papers on April 15. "I am proud of everything we have accomplished together to make…...
Voters say "No" to boosting budget for Monroe schools
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (1536+ words) MONROE " The Spring election saw four of five local school district referendums pass, with many new faces claiming positions of mayors, alderpersons, county board supervisors and school board members. The state also overwhelmingly elected liberal Chris Taylor (60. 1%) to the State…...
Unofficial Spring 2026 Election Results Roll In
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (166+ words) Unofficial results from the April 7, 2026 Spring Election are in. A full recap will be available in the Saturday, April 11 edition of the Monroe Times. State Supreme Court: Chris Taylor defeats Maria Lazar Monroe Mayor: Tom Miller (1, 577) defeats Kevin Lollock (1, 058) and…...
DEMS 4th Grade Visits State Capitol
1+ week, 1+ day ago (47+ words) The Monroe Times The fourth grade class from Darlington Elementary School made a trip to Madison to learn about state government and tour the Capitol. Rep. Todd Novak met with them in the Assembly Chambers and answered their questions about…...
Full slate on ballot for county board
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1726+ words) MONROE " With 31 members, the Green County Board is the county's biggest deliberative body, and has the most candidates " not surprisingly in the 2026 economic climate " focused on the economy, taxes, and growth. In District 1, write-in candidate Sean Meirose, 33, of Monroe, is…...
A new school of thought: Funding, taxes top candidate agendas
1+ week, 5+ day ago (424+ words) MONROE " With a costly new high school about to open and a $2. 75 million non-recurring referendum on the ballot, interest in the races for School District of Monroe board is heavy on the minds of the six candidates running for three…...
DMV: Steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
1+ week, 5+ day ago (438+ words) MADISON " The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wis DOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a…...