Kanavas

Nov 22, 2010

State comes up dry in state park project

By James Briggs A prolonged search for water during construction of a Marinette County campground has cost Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, the state Building Commission wants […]

Nov 18, 2010

Lawmakers grumble over digester costs

By James Briggs Dane County is about to get its second manure digester, a $12.5 million treatment center that will be built near Middleton and completed in 2011. It will […]

Nov 17, 2010

UW-Madison’s proposed ice arena skids through Building Commission (UPDATE)

By James Briggs Kohl Center Addition: Hockey/Swimming Facility for University of Wisconsin, 601 W. Dayton St., Madison, Dane County A pair of Republican state senators expressed concerns Wednesday about the […]

Jul 8, 2010

Rail advocates tout regionalism in economic talks (VIDEO)

By Caley Clinton Business leaders and politicians engaged in a heated debate Thursday on the economic development potential of high-speed rail. While supporters of the more than $800 million plan […]

May 19, 2010

Bradley Center to get $5 million improvement

The State Building Commission on Wednesday approved $5 million to assist maintenance and repair of the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. The money will be used to add seating, improve spectator […]

Mar 31, 2010

Zoo Interchange threatens road projects

By Sean Ryan The impending Zoo Interchange reconstruction is leaving officials and gubernatorial candidates wondering where the state will get the money for the job. Some legislators are searching for […]

Jan 25, 2010

Kanavas will not seek re-election

State Sen. Ted Kanavas, R-Brookfield, announced Monday he will not seek a third term in the Wisconsin Senate. Kanavas was first elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in a July […]

Dec 18, 2009

Lawmakers call for savings plan in wake of low project bids

By Paul Snyder State lawmakers want to try cutting into a maintenance budget deficit that will never be balanced. Four University of Wisconsin System projects this year produced lower-than-expected bids […]

Nov 23, 2009

Lawmakers try to lock down road budget (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder Lawmakers are deadlocked over whether the state’s road construction budget should be protected from raids. “I do want to handcuff the Legislature,” said state Rep. Mark Gottlieb, […]

Nov 20, 2009

Lawmakers sound off on Zoo Interchange

State Sen. Ted Kanavas, R-Brookfield, and state Sen. Jim Sullivan, D-Wauwatosa, on Friday issued statements in response to the emergency action needed to repair the Zoo Interchange. “I’ve been calling […]