Hi everyone! Last week, the session calendar focused on a workforce housing package. The following bills were voted on:
AB 39Â requires the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to set aside 35% of the credits for projects in rural areas (defined here as municipalities with populations less than 10,000 that are more than 25 miles from municipalities with populations greater than 50,000).
AB 96Â works to minimize municipal risk with tax incremental financing (TIF) and tax incremental districting (TID) by utilizing an alternative method of financing: developer-financed TIF, also known as “pay-go” TIF.
AB 264 creates a residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund administered by WHEDA.
AB 265Â establishes a revolving loan fund under the jurisdiction and control of WHEDA.
AB 266 would eliminate impediments to development and simultaneously increase access to housing, making it more affordable for citizens in communities throughout the state.
AB 267Â makes multiple changes to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund program run by WHEDA.
AB 268Â establishes a revolving loan program administered by WHEDA to award loans to commercial-to-housing conversion projects.
The Assembly also passed an amended version of AB 245, which gives every municipality a minimum increase of 20% in state aid. To hear my support for the legislation, press here or click on the photo above.
Alongside AB 245, the Assembly also took up SB 330, which guarantees that the state will pay a similar average cost for all students, no matter what school they attend. This bill raises the revenue ceiling for public schools from $10,000 to $11,000 and addresses funding concerns for public, charter, and choice schools.
Thursday, June 22nd, will be Sundae Thursday at Central Park in Two Rivers from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundaes will be served for a quarter, and there will be children’s games, inflatables, an ice cream eating contest, and a free concert!
The 2023 Cool City Classic Car Show and Cruise will be held on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 in downtown Two Rivers. Friday night’s cruise began at UW-Green Bay’s, Manitowoc Campus, with the lineup starting at 4:00 p.m. and the cruise leaving at 6:00 p.m. for downtown Two Rivers. The show on Saturday opens to the public at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 24th, will be Farm Day in Two Rivers at the Farm Museum (1701 12th Street) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come explore Two Rivers agricultural history through displays, demonstrations, speakers, and more!
The Maribel Lions Picnic and Parade will be June 24th and 25th at the Maribel Village Park (14905 Mulberry St., Maribel). The parade will be on Sunday, the 25th, at 11:30 a.m. and will go through downtown Maribel, south down Highway T, and east of 147 towards the village hall. Fore more questions regarding this event, visit Manitowoc County – Maribel Lions Picnic & Parade (manitowoccountywi.gov).
De Pere’s Art in the Park will be June 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at Voyager Park (100 William St, De Pere). For more information regarding this event, visit Art in the Park – De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce (deperechamber.org).
Sunday, June 25th, will be S.T.E.A.M. on the Lakeshore at the Lakeshore Robotics Education Center (2815 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  This will be a day full of robotics, rockets, circuits, cosplay, and more!
Sunday, June 25th, will be the Food Truck Rally at Quarry Park in Greenleaf from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Head on down to the library for some friendly competition! Every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm, the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers (1001 Adam St.) hosts a Family Game Night. Games and popcorn are provided.
