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MGE offers cash for electric vehicle drivers who join Lyft; utility, ride service hope to increase awareness

Wisconsin State Journal, August 21, 2019

A decade after state stepped up seat belt enforcement, 90% of drivers buckle up

Wisconsin State Journal, August 21, 2019

WisDOT to receive 425.7M to upgrade train cars on Amtrak’s Hiawatha line

Fox 6, August 20, 2019

WisDOT wins pair of America’s Transportation Awards

The Daily Reporter, August 20, 2019

Fork in EV road: Is hybrid or fully electric best way?

Detroit News, August 19, 2019

Thompson defends WisDOT policies on single-bid contracts

The Daily Reporter, August 19, 2019

Gov. Evers fills potholes in Green Bay while touting grant program for local roads

Fox 11, August 14, 2019

EV chargers to cost $2.3B through 2025 – study

E & E Publishing, August 13, 2019

Evers: Transportation grants will be distributed fairly to urban, rural communities

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 12, 2019

Governor Evers aims to fix potholes in Wausau

WAOW, August 12, 2019

Storms, floods cause $1.2B in damage to public infrastructure

The Daily Reporter, August 12, 2019

City to allow Bird and Spin scooters on its streets

Milwaukee Business News, August 10, 2019

Tony Evers’ Transportation secretary-designee clears committee, draws bipartisan praise

The Capital Times, August 8, 2019

Nissan, EVgo to build hundreds of fast-charging stations

E & E Publishing, August 7, 2019

Vehicle titles, registration fees increase in Wisconsin starting October 1

Fox 6, August 6, 2019

Evers signs transportation bill, vetoes 2 others

Fox 11, August 6, 2019

Evers signs design-bid bill

The Daily Reporter, August 6, 2019

Wisconsin lawmakers may follow Minnesota’s lead on hands-free law

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, August 5, 2019

EPA submits final controversial car emissions rule to the White House

The Hill, August 5, 2019

Man behind Minnesota hands-free phone law sets eyes on Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 5, 2019

Milwaukee halts scooter pilot expansion until user issues resolved

Milwaukee Business News, August 2, 2019

Study: Electric scooters increase carbon emissions in most cases

Midwest Energy News, August 2, 2019

Love them or hate them? Motorized scooters incite strong feelings

WISN 12, July 31, 2019

Minnesota ‘hands-free’ law effective Aug. 1, Wisconsin drivers encouraged to follow suit

La Crosse Tribune, July 31, 2019

Bipartisan transportation bill includes up to $1B for electric vehicle charging

Green Tech Media, July 30, 2019

DMV administrator addresses long wait times at service centers

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 29, 2019

Transportation secretary to Gov. Tony Evers says lawmakers should raise gas tax in 2021

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 26, 2019

California, four automakers defy Trump, agree to tighten emissions rules

Reuters, July 25, 2019

Lime approved for scooter pilot in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Business News, July 23, 2019

Harley receives EU approval to ship bikes from Thailand

Milwaukee Business News, July 23, 2019

Harley-Davidson second-quarter sales, profits down, but More Roads progress being made

Milwaukee Business Journal, July 23, 2019

Lime working toward launching in Milwaukee with fleet of 500 electric scooters

Milwaukee Business Journal, July 22, 2019

Milwaukee learning from other cities’ woes while rolling out e-scooters

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 22, 2019

Inside Harley Davidson’s EV shift with a ride on its LiveWire

Tech Crunch, July 18, 2019

Evers administration unveils $75M grant program for local transportation projects

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 18, 2019

Senate leader calls for veto override after DOT says state money can fund Milwaukee streetcar

Wisconsin State Journal, July 18, 2019

WisDOT leader says Hiawatha service could add two daily round trips without Illinois’ assistance

Milwaukee Business News, July 17, 2019

Electric scooters now legal in Wisconsin, but don’t expect many in Janesville

Janesville Gazette, July 17, 2019

Trump admin abandons fast timeline for car rules rollback

E & E Publishing, July 16, 2019

Madison explores possibility of e-scooters

WMTV, July 16, 2019

County’s roads get $3.5 million boost, state budget increased aid by 10%

Racine Journal Times, July 16, 2019

Chippewa County highway fund replenished from expiring wheel tax

WQOW, July 15, 2019

Trump administration freezing fuel efficiency penalties

Reuters, July 12, 2019

Harley-Davidson’s new electric Hog: 0-60 in 3 seconds

Madison.com, July 12, 2019

Many US states are spending their VW settlement funds on more diesel engines

Quartz, July 11, 2019

For 30 years, WisDOT has given out grants in unauthorized way; new bill would change that

The Daily Reporter, July 11, 2019

Harley Davidson partners with Electrify America for fast-charging its electric motorcycles

Electrek, July 11, 2019

City’s dockless scooter pilot approved and accepting applications

Milwaukee Business News, July 10, 2019

Collection of Lime scooters spotted in Milwaukee as city awaits scooters’ return

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2019

24 governors call on Trump to halt rollback on rules for clean cars

The New York Times, July 9, 2019

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