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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Investments in Roadways, Trails, Transit, and Parks to Improve Safety, Connectivity, and Quality of Life
Baldwin Successfully Pushes Trump Admin to Release $1 Billion for Blatnik Bridge
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Baldwin Successfully Pushes Trump Admin to Release $1 Billion for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has relentlessly fought to fund Blatnik Bridge project under Biden and Trump.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Critical Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction Project
Baldwin, Budd Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent DOT From Using Technologies China Uses to Spy on America
Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding
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Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding

Call comes as Trump blocked infrastructure funding as act of political retribution and threatened to block the opening of a bridge between Michigan and Ontario last month

AG Kaul Wins Summary Judgment Against Trump Administration Attempt to Block Ev Infrastructure Funding
AG Kaul and Coalition Announce Trump Administrations Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditioning of Transportation Grant Funding
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AG Kaul and Coalition Announce Trump Administrations Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditioning of Transportation Grant Funding

Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Wisconsin’s favor

County Executive David Crowley Announces $25 Million in Federal Funding for 67 Traffic Safety Projects, Addressing Hazardous Roadways to Reduce Reckless Driving
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County Executive David Crowley Announces $25 Million in Federal Funding for 67 Traffic Safety Projects, Addressing Hazardous Roadways to Reduce Reckless Driving

SS4A Grant Funds Would Support Projects Anticipated to Save Lives Along Corridors of Concern

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments
AG Kaul and Coalition File Lawsuit Against Trump Administrations Attempt to Stop Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $14 Million in Latest Round of Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State
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Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $14 Million in Latest Round of Grants for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State

NEVI program funding continues after successful multi-state lawsuit against Trump Administration

Saving lives and creating safer streets should be an easy decision
Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report 
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Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2025 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report 

Report highlights progress toward strategies that lower energy bills for families, reduce reliance on out-of-state energy sources, and create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join U.S. Climate Alliance Affordable Clean Cars Coalition 
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Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join U.S. Climate Alliance Affordable Clean Cars Coalition 

Wisconsin joins 12 states in initiative aimed at expanding access to clean and affordable cars, supporting U.S. automotive industry and workforce, and improving air quality

Port Milwaukee earns Great Lakes Seaway ‘Pacesetter Award’ for increased international cargo
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Port Milwaukee earns Great Lakes Seaway ‘Pacesetter Award’ for increased international cargo

Port Milwaukee saw a 70% increase in international tonnage, earning its 16th Pacesetter Award

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $21 Million Federal Grant for PurpleLine Transit Corridor Improvements
AG Kaul Wins Ruling Against Attempt to Block Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
AG Kaul Joins Legal Fight to Prevent Trump Administration from Threatening Program Designed to Help Disadvantaged Small Businesses
AG Kaul Wins Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unlawful Condition on Transportation Funds
Baldwin, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Support U.S. Manufacturing, Bar Taxpayer Funds on Chinese-Made Buses and Rail Cars
AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Conditions on Federal Funds
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AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Conditions on Federal Funds

Attorneys General fight against overreach threatening emergency services and infrastructure projects

Gov. Evers Announces New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration, USDOT for Obstructing Wisconsin Infrastructure Funding
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Gov. Evers Announces New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration, USDOT for Obstructing Wisconsin Infrastructure Funding

Governor slams Trump Administration for continuing to obstruct over $60 million in federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding Wisconsin was promised despite months of advocacy

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users
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Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

Read: Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Former Wisconsin Congressman Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Wisconsin Infrastructure Projects
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Read: Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Former Wisconsin Congressman Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Wisconsin Infrastructure Projects

Governor urges Transportation Secretary Duffy to support Wisconsin infrastructure, address delays and threats to funding for projects across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $6.3 Million in Transportation Aids for Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities
County Executive Crowley Administration Signs Resolution to Combat Reckless Driving; Bolster Vision Zero Initiative
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County Executive Crowley Administration Signs Resolution to Combat Reckless Driving; Bolster Vision Zero Initiative

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential Safety Project Opportunities, unlocks additional funding opportunities

UWM is a Partner on a Project to Address Rural Transportation Needs with Autonomous Vehicles
Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Advances Crowley Administration Plan To Combat Reckless Driving
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Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Advances Crowley Administration Plan To Combat Reckless Driving

Comprehensive Safety Action Plan identifies 522 potential road safety projects, unlocks possibility of additional funding opportunities

Federal Grant Boosts Trail Connectivity Within Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor: A Model for Collaborative Community Development
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project
Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Over $38 Million Investment in Wisconsin Commuter Rail Service
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Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Over $38 Million Investment in Wisconsin Commuter Rail Service

Funding will support Amtrak Borealis service from Chicago to Minneapolis via Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, La Crosse and more through 2029

Baldwin Delivers $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Along National Avenue in Milwaukee
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Baldwin Delivers $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Along National Avenue in Milwaukee

Funding through Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve bike and pedestrian safety, reduce car speeds, and boost public transit

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $32 Million Federal Grant to Promote Use of Sustainable Construction Materials, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Investing in America: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million  in Infrastructure Funding To Improve Rail Safety, Strengthen Supply Chains, and Expand Rail in the State of Wisconsin
Baldwin Announces Nearly $73 Million for Milwaukee Rail Project
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Baldwin Announces Nearly $73 Million for Milwaukee Rail Project

Baldwin-championed project needed for more Milwaukee-Chicago passenger rail trips and boosting freight capacity

Milwaukee County Pursuing Federal Funding to Advance Economic Development Project at Mitchell International Airport
County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes
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County Executive David Crowley Approves Legislation Combatting Reckless Driving and Fatal Crashes

Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero policy commits to a goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes by 2037

Baldwin Delivers Over $15 Million For Green Bay and Appleton to Improve Public Transportation
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Baldwin Delivers Over $15 Million For Green Bay and Appleton to Improve Public Transportation

Funding, from Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward zero-emission buses and new maintenance center for Northeast Wisconsin

Attorney General Kaul Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership between Wisconsin and U.S. DOT
WisDOT applauds federal investment to reconnect Wisconsin communities
Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities
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Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Senator Baldwin Successfully Pushes White House to Protect Airplane Passengers with Disabilities
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Senator Baldwin Successfully Pushes White House to Protect Airplane Passengers with Disabilities

Proposed changes advance priorities outlined in Senator Baldwin’s Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate $8 Million Federal Grant to Help Support Trucking Industry
Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge
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Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin fought for two years to secure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for critical project for regional economy

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling Out Amazon’s Mistreatment of Delivery Drivers
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Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling Out Amazon’s Mistreatment of Delivery Drivers

In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 drivers were injured on the job

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments
Eight Wisconsin communities to receive $11 million in federal funding to create safer roads
Baldwin Delivers Over $11 Million to Keep Wisconsinites Safe on the Road
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Baldwin Delivers Over $11 Million to Keep Wisconsinites Safe on the Road

Funding for eight Wisconsin communities from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Former Fugitive Sentenced in Odometer Tampering Scheme
Baldwin Announces Big Step Towards Expanding Rail in Wisconsin
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Baldwin Announces Big Step Towards Expanding Rail in Wisconsin

Project preparation funding comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Senator Baldwin Backs Wisconsin’s Application for Federal Funding to Replace the Blatnik Bridge
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Senator Baldwin Backs Wisconsin’s Application for Federal Funding to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin: “The bridge is a crucial link between Minnesota and Wisconsin, supporting our supply chain, commuters, and visitors”

Gov. Evers, Gov. Walz Seek Second Federal Grant to Replace Critical Superior-Duluth Bridge
Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee
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Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin-secured federal investments will support Made in Wisconsin workers, goods, and businesses

Wisconsin communities to receive nearly $1 million for road safety planning
Biden-Harris Administration Sending Wisconsin $1.10 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Roads, Bridges and More
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Biden-Harris Administration Sending Wisconsin $1.10 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Roads, Bridges and More

Third year of funding under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a total of $61 Billion nationwide to Wisconsin and all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico

Marquette engineering professor receives U.S. Department of Transportation grant to evaluate metal corrosion prevention method
Baldwin Pushes Biden Administration Not to Weaken Her Buy America Shipbuilding Policy
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Baldwin Pushes Biden Administration Not to Weaken Her Buy America Shipbuilding Policy

Seeks assurance that recently announced Buy America waiver will not undercut Baldwin-championed law supporting Wisconsin manufacturers and workers

Port Milwaukee Earns 15th Pacesetter Award for Increased International Cargo in 2022
WisDOT awarded $15 million to reduce road congestion, improve safety
Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Nearly $35 Million for Critical Transportation Infrastructure Projects
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Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Nearly $35 Million for Critical Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Investment from Baldwin-Supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, support good paying jobs, and strengthen our supply chain

WisDOT congratulates Madison for $15 million federal grant
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WisDOT congratulates Madison for $15 million federal grant

Bridge Investment Program funding will help rebuild John Nolen Drive

Celebrating 10 years of Small Business Academy
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Celebrating 10 years of Small Business Academy

Register now for free conference dedicated to helping local businesses thrive

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation
Baldwin, Capito, Peters, Moran Push for Transition to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports
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Baldwin, Capito, Peters, Moran Push for Transition to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam at Airports

In bipartisan letter, Senators urge FAA to release a transition plan to safe alternatives, minimize PFAS exposure for surrounding communities

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Tours Agricultural Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee with The DeLong Co., Inc.
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Mayor Cavalier Johnson Tours Agricultural Maritime Export Facility at Port Milwaukee with The DeLong Co., Inc.

This is the largest one-time investment in Port Milwaukee history since the 1950s

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz Seek Federal Funds for Major Duluth-Superior Bridge Project
Senator Baldwin Brings Home Over $141M to Help Wisconsin Communities Build More Resilient Infrastructure
BBB Scam Alert: Avoid moving scams this National Moving Month
Senator Baldwin Attends White House Trucking Event
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Senator Baldwin Attends White House Trucking Event

Infrastructure Law Included Baldwin’s Legislation to Support Women in Trucking

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $225 Million to Rebuild Wisconsin Bridges
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Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $225 Million to Rebuild Wisconsin Bridges

Wisconsin has nearly 1,000 bridges rated in “poor” condition according to Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation announces $997 Million to Upgrade Wisconsin’s Roads and Bridges
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $997 Million to Upgrade Wisconsin’s Roads and Bridges

Funding through the bipartisan infrastructure bill will deliver millions in first year to improve Wisconsin’s roads and bridges

New for 2021: Reporting odometer mileage when selling a vehicle
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Fraud Scheme Involving Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts
Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee
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Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee

Schlicht will direct operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a staff of nineteen people, and administer Foreign Trade Zone No.41.

Governor Walker Announces Creation of Steering Committee to Study Automated Vehicles
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Governor Walker Announces Creation of Steering Committee to Study Automated Vehicles

"Wisconsin is uniquely positioned to study, test, and develop automated and connected vehicle technology."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Federal Oil Train Safety Recommendations
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Federal Oil Train Safety Recommendations

NTSB Backs Call to Take Unsafe Tank Cars off the Track

Baldwin, Kind Urge President to Take Immediate Action on Dangerous Oil Trains
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Baldwin, Kind Urge President to Take Immediate Action on Dangerous Oil Trains

In letter to President Obama, Baldwin and Kind express frustration after the Administration missed January 15 deadline to release final rules to address oil train accidents.