Good morning, Racine.

Salmon Unlimited is hosting its fifth annual Root River Cleanup today to help protect nearby waterways (an event that encourages community participation).

Gov. Tony Evers’s partial veto that locked in K-12 school funding for the next 400 years was upheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday— the ruling confirms his veto power is constitutional and leaves the Legislature to address such vetoes in the upcoming biennial budget.

On April 18, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction said it would not drop its diversity, equity and inclusion programs as demanded by the US Department of Education because the state is already following federal law.

The decision may lead to a legal battle over school funding as the DPI awaits a response from Washington DC.

Emma Widmar, a 26-year-old with rare illnesses, received an unexplained $850 emergency room bill that shows how delays and billing mistakes in the Medicaid system put her care at risk.

Her mother and other families work extra hard to manage these problems as a broken system causes many to lose coverage—478,395 Wisconsinites have lost benefits since renewals resumed.

SEWERFest

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

Cinco K Mayo

8:54 p.m. – 12:54 a.m. — José's Blue Sombrero | Racine — Entry fees apply — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive 5K race and fun festivities.

Crisis Intervention Partners Training

8 AM – 4 PM — Ascension All Saints Hospital — Contact for details — Gain essential crisis intervention skills to support the Racine community.