Democratic Senate Candidates Take Aim at Ron Johnson, Talk Policies
Six Democrats try to break through the crowded US Senate candidate field to face Ron Johnson in 2022.
Jun
2021
30
INFRASTRUCTURE
Jun
2021
29
Biden Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal’s Potential Benefits in La Crosse Trip
The president highlighted local transit efforts and PFAS issues as he took his plan to the public.
Jun
2021
7
Wisconsin Researchers Proving the Dairy State Has Some Green-Energy Tricks up Its Sleeve
From faster car chargers to smaller wind turbines, “the way we look at this utility is going to totally change, and it’s going to happen” at UW-Milwaukee and elsewhere.
Jun
2021
1
Dams Are Forgotten Infrastructure—Until They Fail
Eight in Wisconsin failed in 2018. Works Progress Administration-era structures are susceptible to more extreme weather as a nation debates what to invest in itself.
May
2021
6
Are Schools Infrastructure? Ask the Wisconsin Students and Educators Using Buildings Dating Back Over 100 Years.
Biden infrastructure plan meant to help districts where local voters may or may not approve critically needed repairs and staff to build a new generation of graduates.
May
2021
4
In Milwaukee, Harris Touts Biden’s Proposed Investments in Research and Development
Tucked in Biden’s proposal: Billions of dollars for R&D done in Wisconsin labs and elsewhere to keep the US competitive amid a changing landscape.
Apr
2021
26
Almost 1,000 Wisconsin Bridges Are In Dire Need of Repairs. A Federal Infrastructure Bill Could Help.
Available funding has lagged the cost for repairs and replacements, leaving a huge need unmet.
Apr
2021
23
Baldwin: Infrastructure Damaged Due to a Changing Climate Should Be Built Back Better
Her bill would allow roads and bridges destroyed by extreme weather to be built to higher standards without penalty.
Apr
2021
15
Wisconsin’s Roads Need TLC and Lots Of Money. Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal Could Be a Lifeline.
Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which sets aside $621 billion for transportation, would be a shot in the arm, but long-term needs remain at the state level.
Apr
2021
12
Infrastructure Is Good Politics—Just Ask Milwaukee’s Sewer Socialists of 1904
Voters have a history of rewarding public officials who pay attention to long-neglected public needs.
