Plale

Aug 23, 2011

Plale to take over as railroad commissioner

Former Sen. Jeff Plale is leaving his position as Division of State Facilities administrator and Building Commission secretary after just eight months on the job.

May 13, 2011

Obama order weighs political contribution factors

By Jack Zemlicka President Barack Obama‘s proposed executive order that would require contractors disclose political contributions when bidding on federal projects sets an unneeded precedent, Wisconsin building officials say. But […]

Jan 27, 2011

State building panel preps for new direction

By James Briggs The new Division of State Facilities administrator is switching seats at the Building Commission table and says he’s glad to be on the nonpartisan side. Gov. Scott […]

Jan 21, 2011

Walker rejects biomass boiler for power plant

By DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker scrapped plans Thursday to convert a power plant to run on natural fuels such as wood chips and paper […]

Jan 19, 2011

Walker picks Plale as Division of State Facilities administrator

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker has added a former Democratic lawmaker who voted against new contracts for state workers to his administration. Former Sen. Jeff Plale of […]

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 […]

Jul 13, 2010

Kraemer & Sons low bidder for Hoan Bridge project (UPDATE)

By Joe Yovino One of Milwaukee’s landmark bridges is one step closer to getting a facelift. Hoan Bridge Under Deck Netting, B-40-400, I-794, Pavement Marking and Under Deck Netting (No. […]

Jul 8, 2010

Hoan Bridge fix prompts more road vs. rail debate (PHOTO SLIDE SHOW)

By Paul Snyder A request to shift federal high-speed rail money to repair the Hoan Bridge is reigniting the road vs. rail debate, despite the inquiring lawmakers’ insistence it’s not […]

Jul 7, 2010

Legislators ask for rail money to repair Hoan Bridge (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder State Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, and state Sen. Jeff Plale, D-South Milwaukee, sent a letter Wednesday to federal officials asking for money to stabilize safety issues on […]

Apr 26, 2010

Wind farm fight draws Capitol response (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder A wind farm dispute in Dodge County is catching the attention of state lawmakers who worry the case could affect the future of renewable energy development. “I […]

Mar 16, 2010

Power line bill offers clarity

By Paul Snyder “Within the area” are three words in Wisconsin law creating administrative headaches for the state and developers trying to rebuild transmission lines. “Look at the term,” said […]

Feb 16, 2010

Shared-revenue bill could boost local projects (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder Local governments facing a grim future of postponed roadwork and delayed capital projects are hailing a bill that would force the state to return more money. But […]