Rep. Donovan’s Tinkering Cuts I-894 & I-41 Sound Barrier Funding in Half
(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the 2025-2027 budget enactment and the claims by Rep. Donovan to have “secured” funding for the sound barriers on I-894 and I-41. Senator Carpenter along with Representative Kirsch, requested funding for this project in the Governor’s 2025-2026 budget proposal which delivered $19.5 million for the project. Governor Evers heard the plea of these constituents and responded accordingly. After last minute tampering by Rep. Donovan, the budget only included $9.1 million, leaving inadequate funding for the addition of increased sound barriers. Senator Carpenter responded:
“I want to thank Governor Evers for including funds in his budget proposal at an incredible $19.5 million. This was enough to make a real difference for the residents of Greenfield and broader Milwaukee County. However, at the very last-minute, Representative Donovan requested that the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee change the funding and project scope, leading to less than half of the Governor’s allocation for this project.”
“Representative Donovan did not “secure” funding for this project, he slashed it in half.”
“Considering the untimely manner in which this unfolded and the inability to propose any changes to the budget allocation, I was glad to see that there was at least the line-item veto by Governor Evers that I had requested allowing for more flexibility in the usage of this funding when it comes to the location of these sound barriers.”
“Our Greenfield neighbors deserve better. I look forward to continuing to advocate for them here in the State Capitol and working alongside the Department of Transportation to bring more restful nights and peaceful days to those living along I-894.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Another instance of Donovan’s need for credit and praise when he actually does nothing to deserve it!
It seems like the noise I’m hearing is Bob “Get off my lawn” Donovan bloviating per his usual.
So outrageous and pathetic. Bob “Peeping Don” Donovan, indicted for fraud, moves at the drop of a hat so he can run for something, actually had the gaul to run for Milwaukee mayor after moving to Greenfield.
Represents most of the City of Greenfield yet proposes a cut like this. Wake up, Greenfield.