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Milton Common Council Approves Duplex Development
(Milton, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, APG The Milton Common Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a new duplex development in the Tower Hill Meadows subdivision. MORE INFO
Morse Group Plans $5M Expansion in Beloit
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG The Morse Group is building a $5 million expansion at its operations center at 1390 Gateway Blvd. to make room for its growing custom automation business. MORE INFO
Revive & Thrive: New City Program Offers Home Rehab Loans
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The city of Janesville has launched a new program aimed at helping low-to-moderate-income, single-family homeowners make essential exterior upgrades. MORE INFO
Janesville Black Businesses Owners Share What Keeps them Forward-Focused
(Janesville, WI) Katie Garcia, APG As part of National Black Business Month in August, Lester Grace Jr. and other Janesville entrepreneurs shared what launched their business careers, how those careers have progressed, and what continues to inspire them. MORE INFO
Building Futures: SCWBA’s Student Build Program Equips Janesville Students for Success
(Janesville, WI) Clint Wolf, APG Since 1992, high school students from Craig and Parker High Schools in Janesville have had a unique opportunity to dive into the world of construction through the South Central Wisconsin Builders Association (SCWBA)’s Student Build...
Council Approves Actions on Henry Dorrbaker’s and Casino Project
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG The Beloit City Council unanimously approved actions to move along the Henry Dorrbaker’s and Ho-Chunk casino projects. MORE INFO
City of Janesville Vying for $20 Million Environmental Justice Grant
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The city of Janesville is partnering with Madison engineering consultant Ayres Associates, Inc. and twelve community groups, in applying for a $20 million grant to address environmental justice challenges in the community....
Municipalities See Bump in State Shared Revenue: Increase will Boost Essential Services
(Janesville, WI) Ryan Spoehr, APG Wisconsin municipalities, including in Rock County, have received a bump in state shared revenue for 2024, increasing their ability to invest in programs and equipment they may not have otherwise been able to fund. MORE INFO
Rock Aqua Jays Win 23rd National Water Ski Title
(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show from Janesville won the national team title at the 49th Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships this past weekend in Warsaw, Ind. MORE INFO
Rock County Board Approves Hundreds of New Affordable Housing Units
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The Rock County Board on Thursday night approved more than 200 affordable housing units in Beloit and Janesville by tapping into budgeted COVID-era federal ARPA funds. MORE INFO