🌱 Patch AM: Why Caledonia’s state rep is spotlighting a $896 million DOT error

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Caledonia’s state rep is spotlighting a $896 million DOT error

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ann U.!

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 31 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and frigid, temps: high: 19, low: 15.
• Friday: Decreasing clouds; very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error (urbanmilwaukee.com) — A new state audit found the Wisconsin Department of Transportation mistakenly overstated infrastructure assets by $896 million on paper before correcting the error. Caledonia’s state representative, Robert Wittke, helped highlight the report, which also criticizes lingering cybersecurity issues at the Department of Administration and notes funding concerns for long-term IT security fixes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Racine

• TSU & Meharry Medical want black male Racine students for their 7-year doctor/dentist pipeline now (racinecountyeye.com)
• RUSD stories to look for in 2026: New Red Apple, dual enrollment, AI, and more (racinecountyeye.com)
• Hospitality Center leader and guest chef serve traditional Polish meal to guests in show of community support (tmj4.com)

Mount Pleasant

• James Engholt, 97, of Mount Pleasant (racinecountyeye.com)

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