Brown County
Recent News About Brown County
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Brown County: Government transfers accounted for 15% of income in 2022, up from 6.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 15% of income in Brown County, a 8.1% surge from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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15% of income in Brown County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it seventh in Wisconsin
In 2022, government transfers made up 15% of income in Brown County—ranking it seventh least dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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2022: Brown County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Brown County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.2%.
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Residents of Brown County received $9,355 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 68th in Wisconsin
In 2022, residents of Brown County received an average of $9,355 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Wisconsin.
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Brown County Remains at a Low COVID-19 Community Level
Weekly update: as of 3/13/23, Brown County remains at a low COVID-19 community level
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Brown County Shifts to a Low COVID-19 Community Level
Brown County Shifts to a Low COVID-19 Community Level
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Barkhausen's Candlelit Hike on January 26
Barkhausen's Candlelit Hike
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Wisconsin's Evers on constructing bridge connectors: 'We're going to provide the funding for the Southern Bridge project in Brown County'
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is poised to include up to $50 million in his next budget to cover the cost of constructing connectors over the Fox River in Brown County.
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Macco to 'assess the situation' before making final decision to run for governor
With the upcoming 2022 election inching closer, Wisconsin representatives are preparing to make their runs for governor against current Gov. Tony Evers.
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'Win on message, not on maps': Wisconsin lawmakers attend Fair Maps rally in Green Bay
Democratic lawmakers and Wisconsin voters recently packed a park in Green Bay in an effort to express their disapproval with how the state's legislative maps are drawn and protest for what they believe would be a fairer process.
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Genrich on FDA's Pfizer vaccine approval: 'If you've been waiting, here it is'
Brown County continues to encourage vaccinations after CDC data reveals that the area is a high area of COVID-19 transmission.
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Public hearings scheduled for residents to 'provide any thoughts they have on I-41 expansion'
Wisconsin residents with questions about the widening of I-41 from Wisconsin Avenue to Scheuring Road will have an opportunity to share their concerns at three public hearings July 27-29.
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Wisconsin ballot review volunteer allegedly 'convicted of fraud'
Volunteers, who have signed up to review the state’s ballots from the 2020 election for fraud, will focus on Brown County next.
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BROWN COUNTY: Archery 101
Another course added due to popular demand.
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BROWN COUNTY: 2021 Wisconsin Make It With Wool Competition
Wisconsin Make It With Wool is open to all Wisconsin residents and is for anyone interested in sewing and fashion design using wool or wool blend fabrics, knitted, crocheted or woven clothing or accessories.
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BROWN COUNTY: The Lambeau Field Community Vaccination Site will be closing on June 30th
The Lambeau Field Community Vaccination Site will be closing on June 30th.
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Census Bureau reports Brown County population was 261,368 in 2019
Brown County had a population of 261,368 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Green Bay Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Brown County population was 262,559 in 2020
Brown County had a population of 262,559 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Green Bay Reporter.
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BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN: Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors on January 6
Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors on January 6
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BROWN COUNTY WISCONSIN:Neville Public Museum Governing Board on January 11
Neville Public Museum Governing Board on January 11