06.10.2025
All-time-high tourism in 2024 generates $1.7 billion in state, local revenue
More than 114 million people visited Wisconsin in 2024, helping the state smash not only one but three tourism-related records. Tourism in 2024 had a $25.8 billion overall economic impact and generated about $1.7 billion…
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05.21.2025
Sustainable transportation funding will take ‘tough decisions’ from state lawmakers, Baas tells WisPolitics forum
How do you fix a looming $1 billion transportation budget shortfall? Raise the gas tax? Charge fees based on how many miles you drive? Build tolls? Tap further into the general fund? WTBA Executive Director…
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05.08.2025
WTBA contingent gains valuable insights, connections at ARTBA Federal Issues Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- WTBA’s reach and influence extends well beyond the state’s borders, a fact on display in the Washington, D.C. this week. Executive Director Steve Baas joined former Board presidents Jim Peterson, Jeff Parisi,…
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05.02.2025
WTBA members shine in face-to-face Capitol visits, bringing transportation funding focus front and center for lawmakers
MADISON, Wis. -- You don’t simply walk into the state Capitol to talk with lawmakers without some planning and preparation. Thankfully, Zach Dittberner had plenty of both as he rode an elevator to the third…
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