Good morning, Racine.

Governor Tony Evers vetoed a GOP bill on March 28—one that would have brought back old school standards for the Forward Exam—so the current system stays as debate grows before the state superintendent election.

The Mahone Foundation will host its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala on May 9 at the N.E.

Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center at Carthage College — awarding scholarships to high school seniors from Kenosha and Racine with a reception at 5 p.m. and dinner and awards at 6:15 p.m.

The Racine Common Council will vote on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. on two contracts worth about $2.75 million to repair city streets.

If approved, Payne—Dolan Inc. will resurface Wisconsin Avenue, Shoop Street, Douglas Avenue and College Avenue while Milwaukee General Construction Co. will reconstruct an alley north of 16th Street, improve Lake Avenue and restore parts of Douglas Avenue.

Racine Common Council will vote Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. on a $14.2 million contract with KGI Construction Group to build 33 owner-occupied Lincoln-King townhomes that support affordable housing in a neighborhood with mostly older rentals — if approved, construction will begin in May and finish in August 2026.

Elon Musk announced on X that he will visit Wisconsin Sunday, March 30 to speak only to those who have already voted in the state's Supreme Court election and will hand out two $1 million checks to petition supporters—his super PAC already gave a check to Green Bay’s Scott Ainsworth. Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign said the visit is a last-minute attempt to sway voters in the election on Tuesday, April 1.

Voters in the Village of Waterford will choose three trustee candidates on April 1.

Candidates answered a questionnaire highlighting plans for greater transparency, improved public safety following a terminated police service contract and efforts to boost fiscal responsibility to support local services.

A health article says that seeing your doctor once a year can catch problems like high blood pressure and diabetes early—like how you take care of a car to avoid a breakdown.

It also explains when men and women should get extra tests to stop serious sickness.

Always A Bridesmaids

2-3:30 p.m. | Racine Theatre Guild | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a lively performance of Always A Bridesmaids at the Racine Theatre Guild.

Always A Bridesmaids

2-3:30 p.m. — Racine Theatre Guild — Ticket prices vary — Experience the drama and laughter of 'Always A Bridesmaids' live in Racine.

4th Annual Downtown Candy Hop

12-2 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free candy and scavenger hunt — Enjoy a sweet adventure with free candy giveaways from local businesses and a fun scavenger hunt.

SEWERFest

12-5 p.m. — Fountain Banquet Hall — Admission varies — Explore a unique collection of diverse captive bred animals and learn alongside local breeders.