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Green Bay Opens Public Comment on Draft Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

Residents can shape proposed funding for downpayment assistance, park improvements and community gardens by submitting input through August 3.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Green Bay November Referendum on Brown County Sales Tax Increase: Effects on Household Costs and Road Maintenance

Voters in Green Bay will decide on a half-cent sales tax increase that the Brown County Board projects would raise $12 million annually for local road and bridge repairs starting in 2027.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Lower Green Bay Fox River AOC Sediment Remediation Involves Local Governments in Cleanup Spending

Green Bay residents may see shifts in municipal service costs as city and county leaders coordinate on AOC projects along the Fox River and Lower Green Bay.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Wisconsin Budget Shifts $2M Green Bay School Aid, Road Funding by District

From road funding to school aid, several provisions in Madison's biennial budget package land differently depending on which part of Green Bay you live in.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 18, 2026 · 3 min read

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Ray Nitschke Bridge Closures Will Increase Green Bay Commute Times Through 2026

Green Bay drivers and boat operators face adjusted schedules and staged restrictions on the Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge through October 2026, which city announcements indicate could extend commute times and raise daily fuel expenses for local households.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Green Bay Reviews Zoning Variance, Traffic Studies Affecting 1189 Langlade Avenue

Property owners at 1189 Langlade Avenue and drivers on Pleasant Lane plus other streets stand to see direct effects from decisions on setbacks and traffic controls.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Green Bay Council Approves Major Jobs, Infrastructure Investment Plan This Summer

New funding will bring road repairs, digital access, and job training programs to neighborhoods across Green Bay, with work slated to begin by late summer.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Green Bay Allocates Major 2026 Budget Funds to Roads, Emergency Services, Jobs

The City of Green Bay's current budget cycle directs significant spending toward road repairs, emergency services and workforce retention, with real consequences for residents' commutes, safety response times and property tax bills.

By Green Bay Policy Desk · July 7, 2026 · 4 min read

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