Report: Replacing aging prison near Green Bay may cost $500M

ALLOUEZ — Lawmakers and economic development officials are calling on the state to replace a century-old prison in the Green Bay area, but the plan could cost taxpayers up to $500 million, consultants said.Almost 30 percent of the Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez is in need of replacement, including two major housing units that are more than 95 years old, according to a study conducted by Minnesota-based architects BWBR and consulting engineers Mead & Hunt.

Gov. Evers' higher education budget would continue tuition freeze

MADISON — People who entered the country illegally could pay in-state tuition, a long-running tuition freeze would continue for another two years and institutions would receive an additional $150 million under Democratic Gov.

'Enough business to go around:' Manufacturing leaders, including Foxconn, explore advancements

MILWAUKEE -- Professionals in Wisconsin's manufacturing industry met on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee to exchange and explore advancements in the field.

Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released

MADISON — A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.The measure was unveiled Tuesday after a similar bill died last session.Republican Sen.

GOP lawmakers: Criminal justice system plan could ease backlog of cases without raising taxes

WAUKESHA -- Wisconsin Republicans are proposing changes to Wisconsin's criminal justice system -- changes they say could help relieve a backlog of cases.There is a push to hire more assistant district attorneys throughout the state to prosecute cases.