Quantcast

Whitewater Times

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Government News

Government

Highway 50 roadwork in Town Of Delavan closes section until mid-fall

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing and improvement project on Highway 50 between Lake Lawn Drive and WIS 67 starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

By Whitewater Times | Sep 2, 2025

Government

Highway 50 improvement project in Walworth County scheduled to begin September

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced a $2.8 million project to resurface and improve a 3.7-mile stretch of Highway 50 in Walworth County.

By M. O. Lee | Aug 27, 2025

Latest News

Medium 4k2v8nrelmw3iuocsn6p6z0kaf1s

Government

Walworth County schedules fall Clean Sweep recycling events for hazardous waste and electronics

By M. O. Lee | Aug 22, 2025

Walworth County has announced its upcoming Clean Sweep recycling events, scheduled for Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Government

Walworth County saw 8.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Whitewater Times | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16.7% of income in Walworth County. How does this compare to historical figures?

Medium 4k2v8nrelmw3iuocsn6p6z0kaf1s

Government

Walworth County ADRC introduces Walk With Ease program for arthritis management

By S. N. Stjohn | Aug 11, 2025

The Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is set to launch the Walk With Ease program on Monday, September 8, at the Walworth Memorial Library.

Medium 4k2v8nrelmw3iuocsn6p6z0kaf1s

Government

White River County Park to host educational raptor event

By M. O. Lee | Aug 11, 2025

Walworth County’s Parks division and Geneva Lake Conservancy will host a raptor presentation at White River County Park on Friday, August 15, at 11 a.m. The event will cover local birds of prey, their habitats, and ongoing efforts in raptor...

Medium zrn9s167dr46fu3cmav7ycg309tx

Government

Jefferson County Schools: Fort Atkinson High School welcomed most students in 2024-25 school year

By Whitewater Times | Jul 22, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Fort Atkinson High School experienced the biggest enrollment among Jefferson County schools.

Medium 5b1k0zro1okm6jfof1b5nrl6h3it

Government

1,240 students enrolled in Badger High School in 2024-25 school year

By Whitewater Times | Jul 19, 2025

For the 2024-25 school year, Badger High School experienced the biggest enrollment among Walworth County schools.

Medium 0hnhlyuuc9xj2udn55epo7xz58bs

Government

Walworth County: 16.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking ninth in Wisconsin

By Whitewater Times | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Walworth County—ranking it ninth least dependent among Wisconsin counties.

Medium j3lck0a60v8fyeaibl8w97azxqxw

Government

Elkhorn opens alternative enrollment for 2025-26; charter schools accepting applications

By Whitewater Times | Jul 1, 2025

The Alternative Open Enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year in Elkhorn is now open.

Medium onwi2dyjn1w1nff470um2f7hpni0

Government

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill updating child care center regulations

By M. O. Lee | Jun 28, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to revise licensing and training requirements for child care centers and foster parents.

Medium 1ip5r3goxbp5hwte5zm2b9odgtbu

Government

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Whitewater Times publication area in 2024

By Whitewater Times | Jun 16, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Whitewater Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Medium vgjln8rq77i4odrtkziyfeu4ubny

Government

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Whitewater Times publication area in 2024

By Whitewater Times | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 87.5% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Whitewater Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Medium o4qdiifv9z47jp0qvmses3aofh8z

Government

Rep. Maxey authors Wisconsin Assembly bill on birth certificate sex designation

By M. O. Lee | Jun 7, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly that restricts changes to birth certificate sex designations.

Medium onwi2dyjn1w1nff470um2f7hpni0

Government

Sen. Nass of Wisconsin Senate authors bill restricting birth certificate sex changes

By M. O. Lee | Jun 5, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate limiting changes to birth certificate sex designations based on biological sex.

Medium onwi2dyjn1w1nff470um2f7hpni0

Government

Sen. Nass authors Wisconsin Senate bill on absentee voting hours

By M. O. Lee | Jun 3, 2025

State Sen. Steve L. Nass authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate to revise absentee voting regulations and office hours.

Medium zb4zr4ryq7fa1sp5yieqfnlzq5xh

Government

Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation awards over $444,000 to Class of 2025

By Whitewater Times | Jun 3, 2025

Since 1986, the Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation has been a significant source of financial support for graduates of the Elkhorn Area School District (EASD).

Medium 1ip5r3goxbp5hwte5zm2b9odgtbu

Government

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Whitewater Times publication area in 2024

By Whitewater Times | Jun 2, 2025

Of the 4 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Whitewater Times publication area three were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Medium o4qdiifv9z47jp0qvmses3aofh8z

Government

Rep. Maxey introduces bill in Wisconsin Assembly to authorize AI translation in courts

By M. O. Lee | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Dave Maxey, author of the bill, proposes allowing AI or machine-assisted translation in various court proceedings in the Wisconsin Assembly.

Medium 7dhiwmwcc2yod18xm1h23h6cz54s

Government

Rep. Nedweski authors bill in Wisconsin Assembly to revise rule cost requirements

By M. O. Lee | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Amanda M. Nedweski authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to change cost thresholds for administrative rule proposals.