Transportation grant to improve trails

July 30, 2014 8:34 am Leave a comment

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Central Wisconsin officials are planning to improve bike and walking trails with the help of a $120,000 state grant. WLUK-TV reports the state Department of Transportation grant will give money to projects connecting trails in Fox ...

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State to continue renewable-energy rebates

July 22, 2014 4:23 pm Leave a comment

Wind turbines that are part of the Forward Energy Center are spread across several farm fields in Oakfield and Byron. President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the federal government to almost triple its use of renewable energy by 2020. Obama said the plan will help reduce pollution, promote energy independence for the nation and boost domestic energy sources such as solar and wind power. (Staff file photo by Kevin Harnack)

Renewable-energy advocates breathed a partial sigh of relief Tuesday when state regulators leaned toward continuing to offer rebates on solar arrays, wind turbines and similar projects.

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Grants available for Great Lakes projects

July 15, 2014 2:52 pm Leave a comment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking grant proposals for Great Lakes projects.

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WisDOT backs off grant deadline

July 2, 2014 3:40 pm Leave a comment

A tweaked interpretation of the phrase “commence construction” will prevent dozens of planned trail and sidewalk projects throughout the state from losing grant money.

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Dane County offers grants for recreation, tourism projects

January 28, 2014 10:32 am Leave a comment

Dane County is accepting applications until May 2 for grants up to $750,000 for outdoor recreation and tourism projects.

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Grants available for Dane County conservation projects

January 15, 2014 2:50 pm Leave a comment

Dane County is accepting applications for grants to help protect local lakes and land, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Wednesday.

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U. of Mich. center awards $2.9M in Great Lakes grants

September 11, 2013 10:35 am Leave a comment

The University of Michigan Water Center has awarded eight research grants totaling nearly $2.9 million to support Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts.

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WHEDA hands out housing grants

August 23, 2013 12:21 pm Leave a comment

The WHEDA Foundation on Friday announced it has awarded $500,000 in housing grants to projects across the state.

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Senate GOP kills transportation money

August 1, 2013 12:55 pm Leave a comment

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senate Republicans Thursday killed a $54 billion funding bill for transportation, housing and community development grants because it exceeded the punishing spending limits required under automatic budget cuts that are the product of Washington's failure to deal with its fiscal problems. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Senate Republicans on Thursday killed a $54 billion funding bill for transportation, housing and community development grants because it exceeded the punishing spending limits required under automatic budget cuts that are the product of Washington's failure to deal with its fiscal problems.

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GOP leaders halt debate on spending bill

July 31, 2013 3:08 pm Leave a comment

House GOP leaders Wednesday halted debate on an austere measure that's full of cuts to transportation and housing programs and community development grants.

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