News Clips - Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposes $120 jump in vehicle title fees to pay for roads, bridges

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 19, 2025

Madison at risk of losing $118M in federal BRT funding

In Business Madison, March 11, 2025

Electric vehicle industry will persist, experts say, despite Trump funding cuts

Wisconsin Examiner, March 10, 2025

Dept. of Transportation: Weight restrictions begin Thursday for majority of Wisconsin highways

WisPolitics, March 5, 2025

Butter-themed and blackout license plates? Tony Evers pitches the idea in state budget.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 19, 2025

You can’t buy a Cybertruck in Wisconsin. Tesla appeals after state denies 4-dealership plan

Green Bay Press Gazette, February 10, 2025

Wisconsin receives $100M for local road upgrades supporting farmers, forestry

In Business Madison, February 5, 2025

Wisconsin municipalities receive more than $141 million in quarterly transportation aids

Tomahawk Leader, January 21, 2025

National Avenue road project receives $25 million federal grant to improve safety

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 9, 2025

Milwaukee accepts $15 million grant to install EV chargers. Here’s where they could be located.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 18, 2024

Wisconsin Policy Forum reports trouble for state transportation system

In Business Madison, December 13, 2024

Electric vehicle drivers in Wisconsin to pay new charging fee starting Jan. 1

Wisconsin State Journal, December 2, 2024

Fed’s recent rate cuts could improve borrowing options for state and local government projects

Wisconsin Examiner, November 20, 2024

Electric vehicle owners in Wisconsin will have to pay a new tax at the charging station. What to know

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2024

What new tariffs may mean for Twin Ports transportation and consumer prices

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 12, 2024

Wisconsin gets millions more in broadband funding to address unmet rural and urban needs

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 4, 2024

Stellantis cuts more jobs, pauses production at Detroit Assembly Complex

Greater Milwaukee Today, October 29, 2024

Secretary Boardman announces new deputy secretary of WisDOT

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, October 17, 2024

$11M in federal grants awarded for bike paths, public transit, traffic signals

The Center Square, September 26, 2024

GOP lawmakers vote not to fund increased costs of new license plate law

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 26, 2024

New Wisconsin transportation lead discusses top priorities, infrastructure grades

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 19, 2024

Wisconsin receives average marks on latest infrastructure report card

Wisconsin Public Radio, September 18, 2024

Wisconsin’s roads, bridges, broadband earn a C+ grade, and that’s good? Well, yes and no.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 17, 2024

Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028

Urban Milwaukee, September 4, 2024

Lead pipe removal takes center stage at DNC

Wisconsin Examiner, August 23, 2024

New secretary to lead Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 16, 2024

WisDOT’s Interstate 94 expansion plan faces federal lawsuit

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 20, 2024

Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges

Urban Milwaukee, August 18, 2024

Wisconsin firefighters say they don’t have funds to respond to all calls

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 5, 2024

Evers’ broadband task force says ‘internet for all’ requires affordability, digital literacy

Wisconsin Public Radio, August 1, 2024

Pete Buttigieg visits Milwaukee to highlight port investments, ride Amtrak line

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 31, 2024

See what boulevard replacing I-794 in downtown Milwaukee would look like

Urban Milwaukee, July 30, 2024

State railroad commissioner’s decision could sink South Side Madison bike path connection

Wisconsin State Journal, July 27, 2024

Federal grant for new transit center in Appleton supports bus connection between Fox Cities

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 22, 2024

Harley-Davidson to receive $89M federal funding for electric motorcycles

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 17, 2024

Generac enters EV charging market with Level 2 product

Milwaukee Business News, July 15, 2024

A quirk in the law stymies lead pipe removal in Superior

Wisconsin Public Radio, July 11, 2024

Harley-Davidson gets $89 million federal grant to further develop electric motorcycles

Milwaukee Business News, July 11, 2024

Already awarded millions for bus transit, Madison misses out on latest ask

Wisconsin State Journal, July 10, 2024