Monroe Visitor Board suspends funding approvals
The Monroe City Visitor and Promotion Board unanimously halted approving any more funding requests for this year. A cash shortfall of about 24000 exists after past approvals, expected to lessen as room tax payments arrive, with potential red ink next year. The four percent room tax yields about 70000 annually, mostly used for marketing and tourist services. The suspension comes while four new applications await review, including from Monroe Balloon Rally and Green County Model Railroaders. Mayor Bill Ross urged policy review and pre-approval funding planning.
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Wisconsin creates statewide health claims database for cost clarity
A 250 million claim database built by the Wisconsin Health Information Organization goes live in 2014. It covers 3.7 million residents, includes all Medicaid and about 70 percent of commercial claims, with Medicare data hoped to be added. The system aims to boost transparency and help consumers compare doctors before choosing care.
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Green County sheriff Jeff Skatrud resigns early in 2011 term
In fall 1981 Green County hired Jeff Skatrud at 22 after stints in Winnebago County and Shullsburg. He leaves a year early to pursue a part time job and teach recruits at Blackhawk Technical College. Chief Deputy Richard Wyttenbach steps in until a replacement is named. Skatrud cites mixed feelings and denies links to a 17 year old inmate death lawsuit, though the case remains unresolved.
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Justyna Czajkowski Launches Kickstarter Venture
Justyna Czajkowski announces a new business venture funded via Kickstarter while local cheesemakers prepare for a soccer match against the Mount Horeb Vikings. The match highlights community entrepreneurship and regional sports competition.
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Experts criticize protest arrests in Wisconsin Capitol crackdown
Madison authorities face scrutiny as Capitol Police under Gov. Scott Walker issue citations to individual protesters. University of Wisconsin law professor Michael Scott questions the tactic, noting protests had dwindled and risked reigniting tensions. A judge had struck down smaller permit group rules, while police broadened enforcement by detaining singling out demonstrators.
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Times offices close for Labor Day weekend
The Monroe Publishing offices including The Monroe Times Monroe Shopping News and Freeport Shopping News will be closed Friday Aug 30 and Monday Sept 2 for Labor Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday Sept. No edition will publish Monday. The Times will publish Friday and Saturday.
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