Motorists are reminded to be alert and drive with caution through all work zones. As the spring season approaches, Interstate 39/90 construction will begin the final season for the Janesville area. This year, crews will finish reconstructing and expanding I-39/90 southbound from Kennedy Road, north of the WIS 26 interchange (Exit 171A), to the I-39/90 and US 14 interchange (Exit 171B) as well as completing the two I-39/90 interchanges. This section of work is anticipated to be completed in late November 2021. Nightly lane closures are anticipated this week from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on WIS 26/Milton Avenue between

(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler today released the following statement in response to Republicans in the state legislature calling for withholding funding to some of the Wisconsin schools hit hardest by the pandemic: “Our schools are facing more and more challenges, yet Republicans want the hardest-hit schools to make do with even less. Safely reopening schools should be a priority for all, but this hypocritical GOP approach would punish the very schools with the greatest safety concerns. Budgets are a reflection of values, and this stunt from Republican legislators makes clear they continue to value political games over our

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging drivers on the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) to slow down as nightly lane closures begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight (March 1) between Stoughton Road and Todd Drive. The nightly lane closures will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights. Various interchange ramps with these limits will also be closed nightly from 6:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.; closures are announced via message boards on the ramps. Motorists are advised to obey the posted limit of 55 mph; plan ahead for backups and delays; and allow extra time to reach their destination. The lane restrictions,

MADISON, Wis.— Today Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after U.S. Senator Ron Johnson doubled down on his opposition to the COVID relief package, which passed the House early Saturday morning and is currently being considered by the Senate. In his comments, Senator Johnson bemoaned the amount of relief being provided to Wisconsin families and workers, saying, “This isn’t money we have.” Meghan Roh, Program Director: “It’s rich to hear Senator Johnson complain about cost when he had absolutely no issue voting for a massive tax giveaway just a few years ago. And speaking of rich, Senator Johnson’s wealthy corporate donors were some of the

MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley issued the following statement in regard to MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations: “Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ distribution plan identifies educators and child care staff as groups eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning today. We have already received positive feedback from staff who have eagerly awaited eligibility and access to the vaccine. “In collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Department, our employees may receive the vaccine at the Wisconsin Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday

Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City), Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) and Representative Todd Novak (Dodgeville) have announced a series of Budget Listening Sessions including sessions in Necedah, LaValle and a virtual listening session on Monday, March 8, 2021. Friday, March 5 – Sen. Howard Marklein (17th) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (50th) 9:30-10:30 a.m.             Necedah Village/Town Hall       101 Center Street, Necedah 1-2 p.m.                          LaValle Town Hall       314 WI-33, LaValle Monday, March 8 – Virtual Listening Session Via Zoom 2-3 p.m.                       Send an email to Sen.Marklein@legis.wi.gov to register. Please include your residential address for

WISCONSIN— Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Racine Mayor Cory Mason, UW-Green Bay Professor Jon Shelton, and Sunny Kurhajetz, a municipal employee from Madison joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin and For Our Future Wisconsin for a virtual press conference to urge the US Senate to pass President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, and provide desperately needed relief to Wisconsinites. The American Rescue Plan, which includes historic and overwhelmingly popular provisions to lower health care costs and expand access to care, will provide state and local authorities with the resources they need to protect their communities during the pandemic. The plan includes funding