Gov. Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments

Gov. Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments

MADISON -- Local governments are seeing the first of the additional local road funding provided by the 2019-2021 budget.Governor Tony Evers today announced Tuesday, Jan. 14 that local governments received quarterly payments totaling $132,198,446 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“We’re taking the first steps in providing municipalities with the additional resources they need to prioritize and complete badly needed improvements to local roadways,” Governor Evers said.For the calendar year 2020, local governments will receive an estimated $521 million to offset transportation-related projects.

MADISON -- Local governments are seeing the first of the additional local road funding provided by the 2019-2021 budget.Governor Tony Evers today announced Tuesday, Jan. 14 that local governments received quarterly payments totaling $132,198,446 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“We’re taking the first steps in providing municipalities with the additional resources they need to prioritize and complete badly needed improvements to local roadways,” Governor Evers said.For the calendar year 2020, local governments will receive an estimated $521 million to offset transportation-related projects.

Wisconsin lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives: 'We must fix it'

Wisconsin lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives: 'We must fix it'

MADISON — A bipartisan water pollution task force proposed more than a dozen bills Wednesday designed to curb contamination across Wisconsin, capping a year's worth of research and discussion.Groundwater pollution has been a growing problem in Wisconsin over the last 20 years, creating a rift between environmentalists and the farmers they blame for contaminating wells and water bodies by spreading manure and fertilizers.

MADISON — A bipartisan water pollution task force proposed more than a dozen bills Wednesday designed to curb contamination across Wisconsin, capping a year's worth of research and discussion.Groundwater pollution has been a growing problem in Wisconsin over the last 20 years, creating a rift between environmentalists and the farmers they blame for contaminating wells and water bodies by spreading manure and fertilizers.

'Poised to do better things:' Gov. Evers says he's a work in progress entering 2nd year

'Poised to do better things:' Gov. Evers says he's a work in progress entering 2nd year

MADISON — Former school teacher and state education secretary Tony Evers isn't ready to give himself a grade on his first year as Wisconsin's governor.“Incomplete,” Evers said during a wide-ranging interview that looked back at his first year in office and ahead to 2020. “After four years, I'll be glad to offer A through F, but at this point it's incomplete.”Evers' first year was marked by partisan disagreements with Republicans who control the Legislature, and although he and his fellow Democrats have registered some victories, little headway was made on many substantive issues.“I think we made good progress where we're poised to do better things in the future," he said.Evers took office in January after defeating two-term Republican incumbent Scott Walker.

MADISON — Former school teacher and state education secretary Tony Evers isn't ready to give himself a grade on his first year as Wisconsin's governor.“Incomplete,” Evers said during a wide-ranging interview that looked back at his first year in office and ahead to 2020. “After four years, I'll be glad to offer A through F, but at this point it's incomplete.”Evers' first year was marked by partisan disagreements with Republicans who control the Legislature, and although he and his fellow Democrats have registered some victories, little headway was made on many substantive issues.“I think we made good progress where we're poised to do better things in the future," he said.Evers took office in January after defeating two-term Republican incumbent Scott Walker.

Foxconn could still qualify for tax credits, Gov. Evers says

Foxconn could still qualify for tax credits, Gov. Evers says

MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, could still qualify for up to $3 billion in state tax credits in Wisconsin if it makes changes to its deal with the state to reflect current plans for a plant that's under construction, Gov.

MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, could still qualify for up to $3 billion in state tax credits in Wisconsin if it makes changes to its deal with the state to reflect current plans for a plant that's under construction, Gov.

Gov. Evers announces more than $5.1 million to serve transportation needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities

Gov. Evers announces more than $5.1 million to serve transportation needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday that 62 agencies in urban and rural areas will receive awards totaling $5,128,447 in federal and state funds to enhance and support local transportation options for Wisconsin seniors and individuals with disabilities.The funds assist local public entities and private, non-profit agencies providing specialized transportation services.

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday that 62 agencies in urban and rural areas will receive awards totaling $5,128,447 in federal and state funds to enhance and support local transportation options for Wisconsin seniors and individuals with disabilities.The funds assist local public entities and private, non-profit agencies providing specialized transportation services.

Wisconsin, UW employee pay raises to be approved

Wisconsin, UW employee pay raises to be approved

MADISON — A 2% pay raise in each of the next two years for University of Wisconsin and state employees were slated to be approved Wednesday by a Republican-controlled committee of legislative leaders.The panel planned to reject Democratic Gov.

MADISON — A 2% pay raise in each of the next two years for University of Wisconsin and state employees were slated to be approved Wednesday by a Republican-controlled committee of legislative leaders.The panel planned to reject Democratic Gov.

Audit finds WEDC needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn

Audit finds WEDC needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn

MILWAUKEE -- An audit released on Tuesday, Dec. 17 finds Wisconsin's Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn.Foxconn struck a deal with the state back in 2017.

MILWAUKEE -- An audit released on Tuesday, Dec. 17 finds Wisconsin's Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn.Foxconn struck a deal with the state back in 2017.

GOP to reject proposed Wisconsin state troopers pay raise

GOP to reject proposed Wisconsin state troopers pay raise

MADISON — Republicans plan to reject a contract that would give most Wisconsin state troopers a 2% pay increase because it would also increase starting salaries by more than 20%, a move advocates for the raises decried Tuesday as a slight to law enforcement.Republicans also planned to reject Gov.

MADISON — Republicans plan to reject a contract that would give most Wisconsin state troopers a 2% pay increase because it would also increase starting salaries by more than 20%, a move advocates for the raises decried Tuesday as a slight to law enforcement.Republicans also planned to reject Gov.

Wisconsin National Guard called to make changes in light of sex assault allegations

Wisconsin National Guard called to make changes in light of sex assault allegations

MILWAUKEE -- A survivor of military sexual assault calls the federal report of how the Wisconsin National Guard handled cases of sexual assault disgusting.

MILWAUKEE -- A survivor of military sexual assault calls the federal report of how the Wisconsin National Guard handled cases of sexual assault disgusting.