Transportation Shutdown Begins in Wisconsin |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Tony Palese |
Wednesday, 02 August 2017 16:44 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/construction-traffic-i35-s5.jpg MADISON – With a budget more than one month overdue, Republican inaction has begun impacting Wisconsin jobs and jeopardizing local transportation projects. As a result of the Republican budget delay, work on three I-94 Zoo Interchange projects have hit a roadblock and construction bids have been delayed indefinitely. Officials have warned that the ongoing Republican budget delay will continue to have an “adverse impact” on transportation projects, increase construction costs and jeopardize the state’s eligibility for federal highway funding.
Without a new budget, cuts to local transportation aid, state highway construction shutdowns and deferred road maintenance work will have a significant impact on local communities and result in massive layoffs across the state. Gov. Walker introduced his state budget proposal nearly six months ago. Despite having total control of the statehouse and Governor’s office, Republican infighting has prevented progress for weeks. The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee hasn’t met publicly since June 15th. Their failure to complete a budget by the state’s July 1st budget deadline has created uncertainty for Wisconsin schools, families and communities. |
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 August 2017 17:14 |
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