January 30, 2025
Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary on bipartisan Senate vote
By Lane Kimble
The Senate confirmed former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy as the next Transportation Secretary on Tuesday. A bipartisan coalition voted 77-22 in favor of Duffy’s nomination. Both Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin)…
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Trump administration’s federal funding freeze thawed… for now
By Lane Kimble
A second straight week of confusion and concerns over President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing federal grant spending appears to have finally settled down. Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded…
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January 29, 2025
Lunda’s Road America bridge project provides hands-on learning for area high schoolers
By Lane Kimble
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- It’s normally a 30-second task: Lift the concrete bucket with a crane and swing it to the other side of the job site without hitting anything. Well, that task took six…
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January 24, 2025
Evers sets stage for busy 2025 session with focus on prioritizing children
By Lane Kimble
MADISON, Wis. -- Declaring 2025 the “Year of the Kid” in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers laid out his vision for the state’s future Wednesday night. The governor only used the word “roads” once early on…
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