On May 6, 2025, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Department of Transportation Design Build Report – DOT Design Build Report submission which was referred to the committee for review under s. 84.062(2)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Senate Bill 170 Relating to: rehired annuitants in the […]
On April 30, 2025, the Senate Committee on Utilities and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 56 Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement Senate Bill 96 Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging […]
On March 4, 2025, six Wisconsin passenger rail advocacy organizations joined together to conduct a news conference to detail state budget issues that play a significant role in the development and success of Wisconsin’s passenger rail system. Visit Budget 2025 for more coverage. Speakers include: Larry Rueff and Ian Weisser – Wisconsin Association of Railroad […]
On December 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday event focusing on how Wisconsin will fund its transportation system in the years to come amid new challenges including inflation and the adoption of electric vehicles. The event features a presentation on findings from a Forum report and a panel discussion. Panelists include: […]
On December 9, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met on the following agenda: Roll call Governor and Secretary opening statements Approve minutes Major Highway Program overview: August 2024 TPC Report summary TPC roles and responsibilities Project recommendations: I-39/90/94 from US 12 (Madison) to US 12 (Wisconsin Dells) US 51 from […]
The Annual WHEDA Conference connects developers, property managers, financial specialists, lenders, housing advocates, state representatives, municipal leaders, and many others under the same roof to learn about industry changes from experts, gain new knowledge and insights through a wide array of highly engaging sessions, and collaborate to find creative ways to expand safe, affordable housing […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
On September 26, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following agenda: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Cases: DOJ and Eleras Group, LLC DOJ and Morning View Dairy, LLC, Erich W. Roth, Erick Roth Living Trust, Heinz Roth, and Heinz Roth Living Trust DOJ and Dielectric […]
On August 23, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: DNC Takeaways Campaign Stops in Wisconsin Green Party Challenge Latest on Lincoln Hills UW Budget Request WisDOT Secretary Steps Down
On August 23, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: DNC Takeaways Campaign Stops in Wisconsin Green Party Challenge Latest on Lincoln Hills UW Budget Request WisDOT Secretary Steps Down
