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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December 27, 2024
Evers appoints Hyun as new DNR secretary
By Lane Kimble
After more than a year without a secretary, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has named his pick to fill the top spot of the state Department of Natural Resources. Evers announced Dr. Karen Hyun as his…
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December 20, 2024
VanderMeer returning as Transportation Committee chair
By Lane Kimble
State Rep. Nancy VanderMeer will once again lead the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Speaker Robin Vos announced his committee selections Wednesday for the upcoming legislative session. Alongside Chairwoman VanderMeer, State Rep. John Spiros (R-Marshfield) will…
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