Published: September 2, 2010
Tags: Conover, Craig Thompson, Gottlieb, Holperin, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Port Washington; Jon Dyck, Sanfelippo, Senate Committee on Transportation, Transportation Development Association
By Joe Lanane
There is no certainty lawmakers will listen even if Wisconsin counties overwhelmingly approve advisory referendums to protect the state’s transportation budget from raids.
So far, 51 counties are committed to running the referendum either during the primary election in September or the general election Nov. 2. The question varies from county to county but [...]
Published: September 2, 2010
Tags: CAT, economy, jobs, Labor Department, unemployment
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A weak economy got a little lift Thursday with new data suggesting companies aren’t pursuing mass layoffs and stores are a little busier.
New applications for unemployment benefits declined for a second straight week after rising in the previous three, and more people signed contracts to buy homes.
Economists [...]
Published: September 2, 2010
Tags: Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance, travel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Motorists in the states along the shores of Lake Michigan now have an updated website to ease their travels.
Illinois and other members of the Lake Michigan Interstate Gateway Alliance are launching a new travel website offering maps, traffic alerts and other information in southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois and Indiana, and southwestern [...]
Published: September 2, 2010
Tags: Department of Natural Resources, DNR, greenhouse gas emissions, greenhouse gases, Matt Frank
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan and Wisconsin plan to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and determine the best strategies to adapt to climate change as part of an effort to protect the Great Lakes region.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced the agreement Thursday.
Michigan DNRE Director Rebecca Humphries in July asked [...]
Published: September 2, 2010
Tags: Building Owners and Managers Association, elevators, International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 9, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
By Brian Johnson
Dolan Media Newswires
Minneapolis — As if high vacancies and a lousy economy weren’t bad enough, Minnesota building owners and managers face another challenge: costly upgrades to bring their elevators up to code.
A state elevator code that took effect in January 2007 gave owners five years to comply with certain safety-related provisions, which means [...]
Published: September 1, 2010
Tags: ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors, Craig Shaffer, Crane Certification Association of America, cranes and derricks, David Michaels, Federal Register, Hildebrandt, Manitowoc Cranes, Miron Construction, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, osha, Safety Works, Stilwil
By Marie Rohde
A construction industry association wants a new crane and derrick safety rule to be delayed until federal officials provide more information about the rule.
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s 1,100-page rule is to take effect Nov. 8, but Craig Shaffer of the Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. is asking that the effective [...]
Published: September 1, 2010
Tags: Edgewater Hotel, Madison, Madison Area Technical College, Madison Joint Review Board, Mansion Hill Historic District, tax-incremental financing, TIF
The proposed Edgewater Hotel redevelopment in Madison isn’t moving forward this year and may never get out of city government, according to Madison Common Council President Mark Clear.
The project has been mired in controversies, including an ongoing lawsuit brought by Madison’s Mansion Hill Historic District, and government wrangling for more than a year.
“There is no [...]
Published: September 1, 2010
Tags: Commerce Department, construction spending, tax credits
By Martin Crutsinger
AP Economics Writer
Washington — Construction spending tumbled in July to the lowest level in a decade, as the housing market struggles in the weak economy and without a popular tax credit for homebuyers.
Construction activity dropped 1 percent in July, the third straight monthly decline, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. Government revisions showed much [...]
Published: September 1, 2010
Tags: common council, flood, Robert Donovan, storm
The Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to sell city-owned houses for $1 to owners who lost their homes in the July 22 floods.
Between 18 and 24 homeowners could qualify to buy the homes that the city acquired for back taxes. Those who buy the houses will be responsible for bringing the houses [...]
Published: August 31, 2010
Tags: high-speed rail, Madison, Rail, Speight, State of Wisconsin Administration Building, station, stimulus, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Public Research Interest Group, WisDOT, Wispirg
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By Joe Yovino
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation rolled out the red carpet Tuesday evening in Madison for a high-speed rail public information meeting.
But at least one Madison-area resident felt he was being rolled under the carpet.
“I want to support high-speed rail, I really do,” said Paul Johnston, a suburban Madison resident. “I do some work [...]
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