News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

GOP lawmaker looks to regulate self-driving cars in Wisconsin

Spectrum News 1, February 13, 2026

Wisconsin drivers order more than 10,000 blackout, retro plates in first month

Fox 11, February 9, 2026

Self-driving vehicle bill comes under fire in committee hearing

WisBusiness, February 4, 2026

Wisconsin keeps $62M in EV infrastructure funds with lawsuit win

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2026

Dealer association makes recruiting new auto techs top priority

Spectrum News 1, January 26, 2026

Blackout and butter yellow Wisconsin license plates now available

WKOW, January 9, 2026

Proposal seeks to bring driverless cars to Wisconsin communities

Wisconsin Public Radio, January 8, 2026

New bill would pave the way for autonomous vehicles on Wisconsin roads

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 31, 2025

WisDOT fixes accounting error found in audit of state financial report

Wisconsin Examiner, December 22, 2025

WisDOT: Move Over law expansion will protect motorists

WMTV, December 9, 2025

Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 9, 2025

Legislators urge end to emissions inspections

Greater Milwaukee Today, December 4, 2025

$1B in broadband funding approved for Wisconsin

Insight on Business, December 2, 2025

Wheel taxes in Wisconsin would need voter OK under state bill debated at hearing

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2025

Wisconsin awards $14M in EV charging grants to 26 projects across the state

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 17, 2025

Nearly half of Wisconsinites will pay wheel tax by end of 2025

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 13, 2025

Safety advocates urge stronger ignition interlock laws in Wisconsin

WKOW, November 12, 2025

Wheel taxes would require voter approval under Wisconsin GOP bill

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 3, 2025

Wisconsin family sues Tesla over crash that killed 5

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 5, 2025

Gov. Tony Evers signs bills banning license plate ‘flippers’ and targeting reckless drivers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 31, 2025

Wisconsin lawmakers’ latest idea to tackle reckless driving uses new tech to limit speed

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 23, 2025

Governor Tony Evers, WisDOT announce over $145 million to improve Wisconsin roads

WMTV, October 21, 2025

What are license plate ‘flippers,’ the devices soon to be illegal in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 16, 2025

More Wisconsin counties, municipalities turning to local wheel tax

Wisconsin Public Radio, October 13, 2025

Starting Oct. 1, getting a driver’s license or vehicle title will be more expensive

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 28, 2025

Kwik Trip expands electric vehicle infrastructure following federal funding pause

Milwaukee Business Journal, September 23, 2025

Legislature’s new passenger rail caucus wants to see train service open the throttle

Wisconsin Examiner, September 15, 2025

Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line

Urban Milwaukee, September 10, 2025

Milwaukee lawmakers propose spending $60 million to rebuild roads with traffic-calming features

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 27, 2025

Charging station project revived after Trump administration temporarily pulled the plug

Wisconsin Examiner, August 20, 2025

Commission approves over $110M in projects across Wisconsin

InBusiness, August 7, 2025

Wisconsin trucking companies react to Trump administration’s ‘pro-trucker package’

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 1, 2025

Evers, WisDOT announce $174M to improve state’s local roads, highways

InBusiness, July 15, 2025

Wisconsin DOT secretary explains impact of transportation funding and fee increases from new state budget

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 16, 2025

Blackout, retro license plates approved in Wisconsin state budget. When can you get one?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 8, 2025

Farrow rips Evers after state budget fails to fund I-94 expansion study

Greater Milwaukee Today, July 5, 2025

Fees for driver’s licenses, vehicle titles are going up to increase funds for road projects

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 3, 2025

Evers touts new broadband report, but says still ‘much more work to do’ to expand internet access

WisBusiness, July 1, 2025

In Focus: Sen. Cory Tomczyk explains how the state budget impacts transportation funding

Spectrum News 1, June 22, 2025

Despite frozen EV funds, charging infrastructure expands in some areas

Spectrum News 1, June 4, 2025

Trump’s funding pause puts rural Wisconsin EV charging stations in limbo

Wisconsin State Journal, May 28, 2025

WisPolitics panel: State surplus could put off tough choices on funding transportation

WisPolitics, May 21, 2025

Why does Wisconsin ban automakers from selling directly to drivers?

The Capital Times, May 9, 2025

Tony Evers, Josh Kaul sue Sean Duffy over loss in federal funds for EV charging stations

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 8, 2025

Lawmakers consider new blackout license plate for Wisconsin, plus retro yellow design

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 6, 2025

Wisconsin wants to expand train service, but federal support is key

The Capital Times, April 30, 2025

Gov. Evers Approves Nearly $320,600 in County Forest Road Aid to Help Improve Over 900 Miles of County Forest Roads Across 24 Counties Maintain Vital Local Roads, Support Rural Economies

Office of the Governor, April 24, 2025

Evers, WisDOT announce over $100M for Wisconsin’s local roads, highways

In Business Madison, April 14, 2025

NTSB recommends safety assessment for Green Bay’s Leo Frigo Bridge amid national review

Fox 11, March 21, 2025

Milwaukee biking/walking trail’s development moves slowly. A city rail line purchase could expedite it

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 18, 2025