December 12, 2024
‘Stakes are higher than ever’: New statewide report exposes unsustainable transportation funding
By Lane Kimble
Everyone in Wisconsin–from lawmakers in the state Capitol to families in places such as Kenosha, Wausau, and Superior–faces a difficult decision in the very near future: find a way to sustainably pay for our roads,…
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December 11, 2024
Vos reappoints Rep. Born as JFC co-chair
By Lane Kimble
There will be many new faces in the state Legislature this coming session, but the leaders of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee (JFC) will remain familiar ones. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos named Rep. Mark Born…
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December 10, 2024
TPC unanimously approves 67-mile expansion of I-39/90/94 between Madison and Wisconsin Dells
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- A critical but aging corridor that Wisconsin families, commuters, truckers, and vacationers all depend on is a step closer to getting billions of dollars in upgrades. Monday, the Transportation Projects Commission (TPC)…
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December 9, 2024
OSHA finalizes PPE rule, goes into effect Jan. 13
By Lane Kimble
Construction companies across the country will soon be required to provide all employees with properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE). OSHA published its finalized PPE in Construction Rule this week. The rule simply clarifies PPE…
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