January 23, 2026
Newly projected $2.4 billion General Fund surplus could boost transportation funding
By Lane Kimble
A better than expected forecast may mean a somewhat easier time for lawmakers to close a more than $1 billion transportation funding shortfall in the next state budget. Late last week, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau…
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January 16, 2026
More than 800 gather for unifying 2026 Contractor-Engineer Conference in Wisconsin Dells
By Lane Kimble
Editor's note: All presenters' slide decks are available via THIS link. WISCONSIN DELLS -- When you pack more than 800 people into a room, you’re bound to have a multitude of differing opinions, backgrounds, and…
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January 16, 2026
WTBA members sweep construction awards at CE banquet
By Lane Kimble
Completing a project on time and on budget is always the goal, but award winners need to accomplish more than that. A handful of notable projects across Wisconsin were also innovative and complex, while balancing…
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January 14, 2026
Slush Fund: First-ever WTBA PAC Ice Fishing excursion produces plenty of pike, great camaraderie despite warm weather conditions
By Lane Kimble
LAKE TOMAHAWK, Wis. -- If people attending Thursday’s WTBA PAC Ice Fishing Excursion expected a relaxing day on the ice, Phil Lazarski had news for them. “It’s work,” Lazarski said as he took a moment…
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