September 3, 2026
House approves Continuing Resolution, giving lawmakers until Dec. 11 to work on federal budget
By Lane Kimble
Reauthorization of the five-year surface transportation spending plan will need to wait at least until winter. The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a continuing resolution to fund the federal government at existing levels through Dec.…
Read More
September 3, 2026
MKE airport receiving $14.2 million from FAA to rehab taxiways
By Lane Kimble
Wisconsin's largest airport will receive millions of dollars from a federal grant. The FAA announced Thursday that Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is receiving $14.2 million to build and maintain its taxiways. The grant disbursement…
Read More
September 2, 2026
Associate Council to begin sharing industry expertise articles in October
By Lane Kimble
You responded, now we intend to deliver. That’s the mindset from the WTBA Associate Council, which will soon launch a monthly article focused on various areas of industry interest in the WTBA Weekly Update. The…
Read More
September 1, 2026
Wisconsin, Minnesota leaders break ground on Blatnik Bridge replacement
By Lane Kimble
DULUTH, Minn. -- Major construction to replace the Blatnik Bridge between Superior and Duluth doesn’t begin until next year, but the ceremonial first shovels of dirt turned this week. Gov. Tony Evers and WisDOT Secretary…
Read More