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Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez received an award for helping pass Wisconsin Act 240, allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses in Wisconsin.
Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
Wauwatosa's Committee of the Whole voted to recommend staff pursue a $107.2 million plan to demolish the existing Wauwatosa Public Library and city hall buildings to create a new, combined facility.
Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced additional 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from hockey sticks to cement. The new tariffs will be enacted Aug. 19.
Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
The U.S. government will invest $5 billion to advance AI-powered research in construction and scientific fields.
Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
Sheboygan residents submitted a petition to require voter approval for tax incremental financing projects with public incentives of $5 million or more.
Wisconsin Laborers union backs Crowley in governor’s race
Another trades union has thrown its weight in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, with the Laborers' rallying behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley at his reintroduction.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow dies at 61
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow died at 61 after battling mucinous adenocarcinoma cancer. He served since 2015 and was a longtime Wisconsin public servant.
(UPDATED) Wisconsin construction union endorses gubernatorial candidate
The first trade union in Wisconsin publicly reported its endorsement for Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, right before her campaign manager was fired for alleged mismanagement.
Energy plant pinned to Milwaukee County courthouse project
Milwaukee County plans a central utility plant to reduce emissions and costs at its courthouse complex, transitioning from steam to cleaner energy sources.
Madison roofer’s catastrophic fall flew under the radar
A Madison employer lacked worker’s compensation coverage in Wisconsin, forcing the state to step in. Records also show the incident never triggered federal workplace safety scrutiny.
Plan Commission punts decision on Milwaukee Walmart redevelopment
Milwaukee's Plan Commission postponed approval of the Midtown Center Walmart redevelopment amid public concerns over a computational research facility.
Missy Hughes drops out of governor race, endorses Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez
Missy Hughes, former CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., exited the governors race and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin governor.
Today’s News
- Fraser and HD Hyundai eye Superior shipyard for modernization
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 27
- Interstate 41 work continues with $167M contract
- Sixth Street roundabout in Milwaukee could be reworked
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)