Racine County Eye

Mar 5, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Baylor Spears

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers criticized congressional Republicans Tuesday, saying that the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be “significant” and felt by everyone, especially Wisconsin’s farmers. Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and increased tariffs to 20% on goods from China went into effect Tuesday morning. Both China and Canada have announced retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., and Mexico has threatened them.

Mar 5, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Dan Truttschel

Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating one hundred years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year.

Mar 3, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE, Wis. — Marilyn Holbus stood outside Congressman Bryan Steil’s Racine office on March 3, gripping a handwritten letter. Her 70-year-old brother, David Kemen, has a developmental disability and relies on Medicaid for assisted living, prescriptions, and medical care. She worries that new federal budget caps could impact Medicaid-supported programs, leaving families like hers with fewer healthcare options.

Mar 2, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Amie Schaenzer

RACINE, WI –  Money allocated in a city budget pays for road and infrastructure projects and provides essential services for residents. In Racine, aldermen approve the city’s budget each year. But how is that money spent, and what services are available that you may not know about? We help answer some of those questions. The city’s property tax levy accounts for 38% of Racine’s general fund revenue.

Feb 28, 2025 | racinecountyeye.com | Denise Lockwood |Denise LockwoodCeo

RACINE COUNTY, WI — As immigration policies shift nationally, many Racine County residents wonder how their local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities such as the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While some departments emphasize community safety, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office continues cooperating with federal immigration authorities, a policy that has drawn both support and criticism.