Five highway projects facing delays, Gov. Walker asks that $350M be set aside for transportation
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
Local unemployment drops in Wisconsin cities, counties
MADISON — Unemployment rates have dropped between July and August in every Wisconsin county and large city.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures Wednesday.
MADISON — Unemployment rates have dropped between July and August in every Wisconsin county and large city.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures Wednesday.
"Good things are happening in Milwaukee:" Mayor presents 2016 proposed budget to Common Council
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2016 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, September 22nd.
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2016 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, September 22nd.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to present 2016 budget proposal to Common Council Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett is set to present his 2016 proposed city of Milwaukee budget to the Common Council on Tuesday, September 22nd.The Mayor's Office says this budget "will include a continued commitment to public safety, strong and healthy neighborhoods, economic security for residents and solid fiscal management."The budget proposal is set to be presented to the Common Council at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett is set to present his 2016 proposed city of Milwaukee budget to the Common Council on Tuesday, September 22nd.The Mayor's Office says this budget "will include a continued commitment to public safety, strong and healthy neighborhoods, economic security for residents and solid fiscal management."The budget proposal is set to be presented to the Common Council at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
"Welcome news for motorists:" Lower gas prices should return as BP refinery goes back online
MILWAUKEE – Drivers across Wisconsin should see lower gas prices in the coming days and weeks thanks to the restart of the crude distillation unit (CDU) at BP’s Whiting refinery earlier Tuesday, August 25th.Prices throughout the Midwest rose dramatically in the days following the unexpected shutdown of that unit on August 8th, although they did stabilize and begin to gradually drop in recent days.According to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Wisconsin is currently $2.81, down about 15 cents from this time last week, but still 24 cents higher than the US national average of $2.57 – the lowest for this date since 2004.Averages in the state should begin to move closer to that mark as the CDU restart begins to increase supplies of refined fuel in Midwestern markets.“This is welcome news for local motorists hoping to take advantage of the historic savings we are seeing elsewhere around the county,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. “Prices could continue to drop even more thanks to a combination of low crude oil costs, decreasing demand and the switch back to winter-blend fuels.”CLICK HERE to find the cheapest gas near you via the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker.
MILWAUKEE – Drivers across Wisconsin should see lower gas prices in the coming days and weeks thanks to the restart of the crude distillation unit (CDU) at BP’s Whiting refinery earlier Tuesday, August 25th.Prices throughout the Midwest rose dramatically in the days following the unexpected shutdown of that unit on August 8th, although they did stabilize and begin to gradually drop in recent days.According to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Wisconsin is currently $2.81, down about 15 cents from this time last week, but still 24 cents higher than the US national average of $2.57 – the lowest for this date since 2004.Averages in the state should begin to move closer to that mark as the CDU restart begins to increase supplies of refined fuel in Midwestern markets.“This is welcome news for local motorists hoping to take advantage of the historic savings we are seeing elsewhere around the county,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. “Prices could continue to drop even more thanks to a combination of low crude oil costs, decreasing demand and the switch back to winter-blend fuels.”CLICK HERE to find the cheapest gas near you via the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker.
Holding steady: Wisconsin unemployment rate remains 4.6 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July is 4.6 percent, unchanged from June.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports Thursday that the state added 8,200 private sector jobs over the month.The state's unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average, which was 5.3 percent in July.The state data is based on a survey of 3.5 percent of Wisconsin employers.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July is 4.6 percent, unchanged from June.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports Thursday that the state added 8,200 private sector jobs over the month.The state's unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average, which was 5.3 percent in July.The state data is based on a survey of 3.5 percent of Wisconsin employers.
"I should start walking:" Soaring gas prices cause concern for drivers, but relief may come soon
MILWAUKEE -- Gas prices went up more than 40 cents in a day -- one of the biggest jumps in recent years.
MILWAUKEE -- Gas prices went up more than 40 cents in a day -- one of the biggest jumps in recent years.
Drivers notice prices at the gas pump are on the rise, but why?
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers in southeast Wisconsin may notice the price per gallon of gasoline has bounced up -- and may climb into the weekend.FOX6 News spoke with Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers in southeast Wisconsin may notice the price per gallon of gasoline has bounced up -- and may climb into the weekend.FOX6 News spoke with Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com.
Open records changes: Newly released emails show Assembly Speaker Robin Vos drafted the language
MADISON -- Newly released emails specify which lawmaker led the push to restrict access to government records.
MADISON -- Newly released emails specify which lawmaker led the push to restrict access to government records.
New figures: Unemployment up in most Wisconsin cities, counties
MADISON -- Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties in June.
MADISON -- Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties in June.
Local mom shops & compares prices: How do Meijer's prices stack up?
MILWAUKEE -- There is a brand new store in town.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a brand new store in town.
Attorney General files lawsuit over food stamp drug testing in budget signed by Gov. Walker
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel on Tuesday, July 14th filed a lawsuit against the federal government -- seeking clarification that the state can require certain welfare recipients to undergo drug testing to satisfy the work requirement for food-stamp benefits.The budget Republican Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel on Tuesday, July 14th filed a lawsuit against the federal government -- seeking clarification that the state can require certain welfare recipients to undergo drug testing to satisfy the work requirement for food-stamp benefits.The budget Republican Gov.
Governor Walker signs two-year spending plan: "With this budget, taxpayers come first"
WAUKESHA -- Republican Governor Scott Walker on Sunday afternoon, July 12th signed the state budget at a valve manufacturing company in Waukesha.Governor Walker signed the two-year, $73 billion spending plan at Valveworks USA, a valve and wellhead component manufacturer.
WAUKESHA -- Republican Governor Scott Walker on Sunday afternoon, July 12th signed the state budget at a valve manufacturing company in Waukesha.Governor Walker signed the two-year, $73 billion spending plan at Valveworks USA, a valve and wellhead component manufacturer.
Two-year spending plan now in Gov. Walker's hands, but it's unclear at this point when he'll sign it
MADISON -- The state's nearly $73 million, two-year spending plan is now in the hands of Governor Scott Walker.
MADISON -- The state's nearly $73 million, two-year spending plan is now in the hands of Governor Scott Walker.
UW System Board of Regents approves budget that will absorb first year of $250M cut
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 million cut in state aid.The budget approved by the regents Thursday, July 9th would reduce funding to the flagship Madison campus by nearly $59 million.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the system-wide $6.2 billion budget was approved on a voice vote.The System will draw on $180 million from its reserves to help cover the first year of the state budget cut, despite warnings from budget officials that it's not sustainable.The Legislature this week passed the state budget that includes $250 million in cuts to the university system.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a budget that will absorb the first year of a $250 million cut in state aid.The budget approved by the regents Thursday, July 9th would reduce funding to the flagship Madison campus by nearly $59 million.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the system-wide $6.2 billion budget was approved on a voice vote.The System will draw on $180 million from its reserves to help cover the first year of the state budget cut, despite warnings from budget officials that it's not sustainable.The Legislature this week passed the state budget that includes $250 million in cuts to the university system.
Republican opposition to budget largest ever for Governor Scott Walker
MADISON — More Republican state lawmakers voted against the budget this year than has ever happened under Gov.
MADISON — More Republican state lawmakers voted against the budget this year than has ever happened under Gov.
Wisconsin Assembly passes budget, sends two-year spending plan to Gov. Walker
MADISON — The Wisconsin state budget is now in Governor Scott Walker's hands.The state Assembly early Thursday morning, July 9th voted 52-46 to pass the $73 billion two-year spending plan.
MADISON — The Wisconsin state budget is now in Governor Scott Walker's hands.The state Assembly early Thursday morning, July 9th voted 52-46 to pass the $73 billion two-year spending plan.
7-day work week measure in budget: More freedom for employees, or does it weaken workers' rights?
MADISON -- Will it allow employees to work the hours they want -- or is it an effort to weaken workers' rights?
MADISON -- Will it allow employees to work the hours they want -- or is it an effort to weaken workers' rights?
18-15 vote: Senate passes $73B, two-year spending plan; Assembly to vote Wednesday
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Senate has passed the budget, sending the $73 billion two-year spending plan to the state Assembly.The budget passed on an 18-15 vote, with Republican Sen.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Senate has passed the budget, sending the $73 billion two-year spending plan to the state Assembly.The budget passed on an 18-15 vote, with Republican Sen.
Budget debate: Senate Democrats fail to remove provision in budget that would allow 7-day work weeks
MADISON -- Senate Democrats have failed to remove a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that would allow workers to voluntarily agree to work seven-days a week without a day off.Republicans on Tuesday voted down a Democratic attempt to remove the change from the two-year state budget.
MADISON -- Senate Democrats have failed to remove a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that would allow workers to voluntarily agree to work seven-days a week without a day off.Republicans on Tuesday voted down a Democratic attempt to remove the change from the two-year state budget.