March 23, 2024
Gov. Evers signs WTBA-backed EV, construction equipment sales tax bills
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- Placing ink on paper, Gov. Tony Evers helped place a new revenue stream in the state’s Transportation Fund. Evers signed SB791 and SB792 in his Capitol office Wednesday morning, surrounded by stakeholders,…
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March 21, 2024
Baas, Nelson join WTBA members for ‘whirlwind’ D.C. Fly-In
By Lane Kimble
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When you get the chance to bend the ear of Wisconsin’s political leaders and express the importance of transportation funding, you take it – even if that means traveling 700 miles. This…
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March 15, 2024
On the Record: Feds sign “ROD” approving I-94 East-West Corridor expansion
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- A busy and often backed-up section of freeway in Milwaukee is about to see a lot of construction activity over the next five years. Friday, WisDOT announced it received a Record of…
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March 14, 2024
Senate approves EV & road construction sales tax bills, sends to Evers for signature
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- Legislation that would allow private businesses to sell electricity for EVs while funneling a portion of those sales into the Transportation fund is headed to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for his signature.…
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