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The “Ethical Baggage” of Duey Stroebel
Republican legislator is the last person to lecture Evers’ appointee Craig Thompson on ethics.
Jan 11th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Governor Evers announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments
Quarterly payments for cities, towns and villages are sent the first Monday in January, April, July and October.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT announces more than $7 million in harbor grants
Funds cover safety, construction and dredging projects
Dec 18th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign begins Friday – runs through January 1
Last year in Wisconsin, alcohol-related crashes resulted in 169 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Lame-Duck Bill Changes Highway Funding
Will avoid federal wage requirements; experts express concerns.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
MARKETPLACE conference to recognize Wisconsin leaders in minority business development
Awards to be given to six individuals to recognize leadership and distinguished service in business and community development
Dec 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
WisDOT announces nearly $6.3 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities
The grants assist local public entities and private, non-profit agencies in rural and smaller urban areas.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
WisDOT announces more than $16 million in grants, loans for freight rail projects
Wisconsin’s rail system consists of 10 freight railroads, which operate more than 3,300 miles of track in the state.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
24 Wisconsin businesses named finalists for 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
Winners in competition for top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses to be announced at MARKETPLACE conference Dec. 13
Nov 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Thanksgiving holiday travelers are asked to plan ahead, keep an eye on the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters
Motorists should be aware of increased deer activity this time of year, especially during early morning and early evening hours.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council
Governor-elect Evers will make numerous new appointments in the near future.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Overnight bridge maintenance to occur along I-43 in Milwaukee County
Please note that this work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Downtown Tunnel Gets Colorful Mural
"Migration," a 50-foot-long mural, will delight 1,400 migrating weekday pedestrians.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bittercube Opening in Uptown Neighborhood
Developer Ryan Pattee brings bitters manufacturer to west side neighborhood.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Requests Federal Disaster Aid for 18 Wisconsin Counties Following Severe Storms and Flooding in August and September
"It is essential that the federal government provide needed assistance."
Oct 4th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Announces Section of I-39/90 to Be Completed One Year Ahead of Schedule
Efficiencies allow section north of Janesville to Edgerton to be completed early in 2020
Sep 25th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Proposes Highest State Funding Level Ever for County Roads
The increase would bring state support to the highest level ever since county GTAs were created in 1994
Sep 24th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker announces almost $16 million in awards for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
"This program enhances public mobility, economic development and the overall quality of life for our citizens."
Sep 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
I-43 Rehabilitation Project lane closures for September 4 to September 7
Traffic restrictions on I-43 in Ozaukee County
Aug 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Labor Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, be aware of changing travel conditions
Due to recent flooding and the potential for more rainfall, motorists may encounter closed roads or road crews working to reopen flooded highways.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Northern Segment of I-94 North-South Project Set to Begin
Project stretches from County G to College Avenue
Aug 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
On Time and On Budget: Governor Walker Announces the Completion of the Zoo Interchange Core
New $300 million interchange designed to last for 75 years
Aug 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Calls on Department of Transportation to Evaluate Expanding the Interstate 41 Corridor in the Fox Valley
"...I am calling on the Department of Transportation to evaluate expanding the Interstate 41 section between Appleton and DePere."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Maintenance work to begin along Mitchell Interchange in Milwaukee County
The contractor, Payne & Dolan, Inc., is planning on completing the $2.8 million contract by this fall.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Nicolet High School Tunnel Will Close
Only tunnel under I-43 to be shut down permanently. School, state officials won't say why.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Michael Horne
DBE subcontractors announced for I-94 North-South Project final segment
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 10% of the $161.6 million contract.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Oshkosh Corporation’s New 190,000-Square-Foot Global Headquarters, Expansion of its Defense Business Receive Support from WEDC, WisDOT
Tax credits, grant will aid company as it builds a new global headquarters that will house up to 650 employees
Aug 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Police Can Soon Seize Scooters
Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.
Aug 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
All bids completed for mainline I-94 North-South Project
Project on track to be completed in record time
Jul 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency for Sun Prairie and Dane County
"My thoughts and prayers continue with the people of Sun Prairie."
Jul 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dodge County-based Michels Corporation awarded WisDOT’s I-94 North-South Projects Central Segment Construction Work
The 18.5-mile I-94 corridor will be open with all new lanes by Memorial Day 2020.
Jun 21st, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Contract executed for WisDOT’s I-94 North-South Projects Southern Segment
Work set to begin June 22 to rebuild northbound lanes
Jun 18th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker announces an additional 12 local bridge projects for Southeastern Wisconsin
Governor Walker’s budget included an increase of $20 million to the local bridge program.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Investment in Wisconsin Infrastructure
$160 Million Federal Grant for I-94 Construction
Jun 6th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin-based Michels Corporation awarded WisDOT’s I-94 North-South Projects Southern Segment Construction Work
Work on the project is expected to begin this June with a completion date in late 2019.
May 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Biking Through Wisconsin History
How an old railroad line became The Badger State Trail
May 29th, 2018 by Donna Crane
Governor Walker Announces More Than $76 Million for Local Bridge Projects
The Local Bridge Program was established to rehabilitate and replace, on a cost-shared basis, the most seriously deteriorating existing local bridges on Wisconsin’s local highway system.
May 25th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Work continues along Milwaukee’s Valley Bridge
The primary detour route for navigating interchange access continues to be the I-794 Hoan Bridge.
May 24th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Public meeting set for I-894 Overpass Bridges
Open house on proposed improvements
May 22nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.
May 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Dangerous Intersection in the State?
Community activists push for safer driving in area of 35th and Capitol.
May 19th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
Group Moves to Light the Hoan Bridge with Launch of Public Crowdsourcing Campaign
New group aims to light up the Hoan Bridge.
May 16th, 2018 by Light the Hoan
Abele Appoints Brown-Martin to Lead Transportation
Brown-Martin served for 25 years with the State of Wisconsin, will take the helm at Milwaukee County Department of Transportation on June 4
May 9th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
Village of West Baraboo Repayment
"After more than a year of trying to work this out with the DOT, I am happy taxpayers in West Baraboo will have the funds returned."
May 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
WisDOT’s I-94 North-South project team to host public meetings
The first meeting will take place on May 10th.
May 4th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Governor Walker Announces Additional $25 Million in Savings for 12 Highway Projects
“We are finding critical savings that are helping improve Wisconsin’s infrastructure,” said Governor Scott Walker.
May 4th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Announces $800,000 Emergency Grant to S.S. Badger
Repairs needed after severe April winter storm
May 1st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Motorists asked to look-twice, share the road with motorcycles
The average age of a motorcyclist involved in a fatal crash increased from 30 years old in 1992 to 44 in 2017.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Valley Bridge overlay project to see new ramp openings and closures
As the project advances, access to certain system ramps will continue to become available.
Apr 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State revokes auto dealers’ licenses
Investigations uncover odometer fraud and other violations
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Threat to JobLines routes could mean jobs lost for city residents
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - April 13, 2018
Apr 13th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls
Anyone who doesn’t have an ID needed to vote in the Wisconsin Spring Election should start the process now
Mar 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
DeNeve appointed public relations supervisor for Common Council – City Clerk’s Office
Mr. DeNeve will assist in managing all of the division’s public relations.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Jim Owczarski
Work on WIS 20 set to begin March 15t
Work will take place between I-94 and County H in Racine County
Mar 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Work to begin on I-94 in Racine and Kenosha Counties
I-94 North-South preparatory work expected to get underway March 7th
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
I-894 resurfacing project gets underway
Work between National Avenue and 84th Street begins March 3rd
Feb 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project
The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Parks
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Expanded Amtrak service for Foxconn plant on agenda for Public Transportation Review Board
The proposed Amtrak expansion could add three additional round trip runs between Milwaukee and Chicago daily.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards
Contractors honored for transportation improvement projects completed in Oneida, Shawano, Manitowoc, Eau Claire, Dane, Milwaukee, and Walworth counties
Feb 6th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls
Anyone who doesn’t have an ID needed to vote in the Spring Primary should start the process now
Feb 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Public Meeting for Proposed W. Layton Ave. Project
Public Information Meeting on February 7, 2018
Feb 2nd, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Senator Craig Applauds DOT Leadership, Governor for Savings
“The I-94 East-West project is vital to the state and regional transportation network"
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Sen. David Craig
Governor Walker Announces Major Projects to be Completed One Year Ahead of Scheduled Completion
WisDOT will be completing the I-39/90 mainline project one-year early from 2021 to 2020
Feb 1st, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
WisDOT soliciting bids for WIS 20 road work in Racine County
Resurface work will be first step to prepare for Foxconn Development
Jan 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Investing in Our Infrastructure: Governor Walker Announces Advancements with WIS 441 Projec
WIS 441 Project to be completed one year earlier than expected
Dec 18th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Statewide crackdown on impaired drivers begins Friday, runs through New Year’s Day
WisDOT uses dedicated federal funds to help coordinate 24 OWI task forces across Wisconsin.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Traffic crashes claim 46 lives in Wisconsin last month
Through November of this year, 555 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Rep. Shankland introduces Legislation to Deter Consignment Sale Fraud
This bill increases DOT oversight over “consignment motor vehicle dealers.”
Nov 20th, 2017 by Katrina Shankland
Amtrak Rolls Out New Locomotives
And new branding. And connecting trains in Chicago have increased their speed.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Ending Freeway Project Is Historic Blunder
With huge costs for taxpayers and more accidents for drivers.
Nov 6th, 2017 by George Mitchell
WisDOT applies for federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America Grant
Grant to fund final phase of the I-94 North-South expansion project
Oct 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run Discontinued
Milwaukee World Festival to Focus on Alternative Charitable Efforts
Oct 30th, 2017 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Governor Walker announces over $108 million in payments to local governments
For calendar year 2017, local governments will share an estimated $433 million from the state transportation fund to build and maintain local roads and bridges.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Alderman Bohl offers condolences to latest accident victim and calls for action
Statement by Alderman James A. Bohl, Jr. - October 5, 2017
Oct 5th, 2017 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Public meeting for Green Tree Road Bridge Replacement over I-43
The meeting will follow an informal, open house format with WisDOT representatives available to discuss the proposed project in detail.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
New Inspector General position created
Position will work to eliminate inefficiencies, waste, fraud and abuse
Sep 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Senator Craig Applauds Creation of Inspector General at DOT
"This a great first step, but the key to taxpayer accountability will be requiring the Inspector General to report to the legislature as well."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
More Money for Schools and Lower Property Taxes: Governor Walker Signs 2017-19 State Budget into Law
The budget lifts K-12 education aid to the highest appropriated levels in state history.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax
"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."
Sep 20th, 2017 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Budget Prevents Local Recreational Trails
No land condemnation allowed to create recreational, bicycle, pedestrian trails.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
Governor Walker Authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to Assist Florida Ahead of Hurricane Irma
The order also temporarily waives certain federal and state regulations for interstate and intrastate carriers providing direct emergency relief and assistance relating to Hurricane Irma.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Issues Executive Order Relating to Hurricane Harvey Relief
"This order will loosen certain restrictions to help carriers transport vital emergency relief supplies more efficiently"
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Preliminary total of 52 Wisconsin traffic deaths last month make it tied for the safest August since World War II
Through the first eight months of this year, a total of 396 people have died in Wisconsin traffic crashes.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
In Multi-Agency Effort, Wisconsin Sends Resources to Hurricane Harvey
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims as they recover from this devastating storm."
Sep 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Wisconsin Governor Walker, Minnesota Governor Dayton Officially Open the St. Croix Crossing
The St. Croix Crossing is approximately one mile in length and was built to replace the 85-year-old Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Traffic fatalities on Wisconsin roads take a deadly turn for the worse
July was the deadliest month on Wisconsin roads this year, prompting transportation safety officials to issue a “call to action” urging all motorists to be safe/responsible
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Plague of Floods Caused by Climate Change
Dozens of 100-year floods in 30 years, roads keep getting washed out.
Jul 27th, 2017 by James Rowen
Governor Walker announces over $132 million in payments to local governments
Includes Expressway Policing Aids to the Milwaukee County Sheriff Department for patrol of Milwaukee expressways.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Highways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George Mitchell
June traffic crashes claim 59 lives in Wisconsin
Through the first half of this year, traffic deaths down slightly compared to 2016
Jul 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
N. 76th St. construction continues, ramp closures scheduled
Important road construction information (N. 76th St.) from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Jun 30th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Kids Asking City Hall for Safer Streets
As many pedestrian killed in Milwaukee in first 6 months of 2017 as in all of 2017
Jun 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Bike Fed
