January 7, 2025
Trio of reclaimed quarries demonstrate vast potential for future land use
By Lane Kimble
Surrounded by rows and rows of green, Ron Zillmer stood in his own little version of Eden. “It was a match made in heaven for us,” Zillmer said. About 15,000 starter trees currently grow in…
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January 6, 2025
Mega Rentals changes name to Forward Traffic & Marking following acquisition
By Lane Kimble
Contractors may notice a new sub-contractor name as they prepare heavy highway bids this year, but they can count on the same great service and work ethic. Mega Rentals, Inc. is now Forward Traffic &…
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January 3, 2025
Jan. 1 marks start of 3-cent EV tax for Transportation Fund
By Lane Kimble
The newest contributor to growing the state’s transportation fund kicked into gear this week. The 3-cent per kilowatt hour tax on public electric vehicle chargers, which began Jan. 1, likely won’t generate much money in…
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January 2, 2025
Dems name committee members, rounding out 2025-26 Legislative assignments
By Lane Kimble
Democrat leaders in the state Senate and Assembly announced their committee appointments late Thursday, concluding the process just ahead of Inauguration Day on Monday. Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) returns to the Assembly Committee on Transportation.…
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