09.06.2024
‘The privilege of my lifetime’: Sec. Thompson thanks family, staff, industry at farewell party
MADISON, Wis. -- Craig Thompson knew exactly where to start this time as he faced the crowd, even without a script. The outgoing WisDOT secretary retold the story of his introductory press conference in Madison…
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09.04.2024
Record-setting $8.7 billion August Redistribution highlights growing federal funding headache
Wisconsin is about to receive more than $200 million in federal Highway Trust Fund money, but it can’t go to traditional road and bridge projects and needs to be spent quickly. The state’s portion of…
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08.19.2024
Thompson leaving WisDOT in Sept., Boardman to replace as secretary
MADISON, Wis. -- After serving as a consistent and level-headed leader through nearly six years of progress, change, and challenges, WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson is, himself, leaving the department. Thompson is taking the job of…
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08.16.2024
“Really remarkable”: US Labor Secretary impressed with Walbec Group’s safety commitment during Franklin Quarry tour
FRANKLIN, Wis. -- The anticipation was building. “You may be able to feel the air blast, like a thunderstorm.” A few seconds later a puff of rock, dust, and debris expanded in the distance, then…
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