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	News Archive December 31 From Edgewater to budget to Overture, economy drives news in Madison government December 30 The Greatest Environmental Victories of the Decade Workshop will focus on contractor opportunities for high-speed rail December 29 Plans evolve for high-speed rail from MN to IL Bristol village may annex town December 18 RTA votes to stop rental car fee to pay for planning KRM December 17 Shorewood Hills apartment plan divides village Manitowoc Plan Commission OKs wind turbine December 16 Madison Edgewater redevelopment proposal may be dead Laptop City Hall: Edgewater Council Meeting Live Blog Japan enters high-speed train sales race Doyle calls for 15-year phase-in on carbon emission limits December 15 New York utility to invest in Green Bay area wind farm December 13 Don’t sacrifice civic values for Edgewater deal DNR poised to add 400 acres to Baraboo Hills rec area Pabst project, Bayshore, 735 N. Water building win national recognition December 10 Milwaukee-area home sales soared 75% in November December 5 On the road to safety December 4 SEWRPC’s challenge: Connect with public TIF bill targets exemption trend Governor Doyle Promotes Green Building Standards Wausau ready to share water with nearby communities December 2 'Road Rage' Case Highlights Cyclist Vs. Driver Tension Waukesha postpones public meeting on Great Lakes water diversion application Hotter planet means less on our plates December 1 U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $280 Million for Streetcars November 29 Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle November 26 Smart Growth on track - Most communities, counties will make state's Jan. 1 deadline November 29 Southeastern Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle November 26 Smart Growth on track - Most communities, counties will make state's Jan. 1 deadline November 23 Port Washington OKs 'green' homes Green Building for Cool Cities Project November 17 Milwaukee's former planner embraces rail as key to urban development Kenosha County will miss its Smart Growth deadline November 16 Hearings on rules affecting Dane County shoreland properties are a moment to take a stand Solar energy field remains strong in Wisconsin November 14 Natural Resources Board modifies shoreland zoning standards November 12 Campaign Contributions Greasing the Wheels for New Highway Construction? November 9 Madison Gets New Transit Authority November 6 Dane County Board OKs regional transit authority Dane County Board passes RTA proposal after passionate debate November 3 Transit ideas from other cities Brown County to look at privatizing its planning department October 30 EPA warns against rail sprawl October 28 Milwaukee seeks louder city voice on local RTA board Developers wait for direction from Dane County RTA New county plan would reward developers who build near transit stations. Parking garages built for new development near a Metro station are going unused. October 26 Two committees OK Dane County RTA creation, send issue to County Board Governor Doyle Announces $4.3 Million to Support Solar Energy Technologies October 25 National park designation sought for Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway October 23 Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission seeks input on unmet transit needs in Racine County. Paddock Lake to buy, raze flood-prone homes in the village Solar outlook set to dim in 2010 October 22 State communities jumping on clean energy bandwagon October 21 Funding to spark green energy programs Wisconsin River ranked 38th nationally for most toxic discharge. Wisconsin Legislature passes electronic waste bill October 19 Calumet County to consider farmland preservation plan October 18 Walker budget would cut back service to disabled transit riders October 15 Dane County Board to again consider Regional Transit Authority Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi urges federal officials to develop multistate high-speed passenger rail system October 13 Wisconsin receives rest of stimulus energy funds October 12 Milwaukee, other cities lack funds to publicize 2010 census October 11 Battle over Chrysler plays out in Wisconsin town October 7 Time for regional transit is now, advocates say October 6 'Bus rapid transit' a commuter rail alternative October 5 Time for Legislature to Act on RTAs October 4 Governor submits application for high speed rail October 1 Sustainable Madison meetings set July 22 Cycling enthusiasts say Madison's bike friendliness has gone a bit flat Regional bus can connect central WI Madison's Edgewater project prompts rival neighborhood group to form Calumet County sets wind turbine moratorium after Supreme Court decision Stimulus funding means a new ferry at Cassville crossing July 21 Madison developer's $100 million hotel project would serve Monona Terrace July 20 Secretary of WisDOT; A new emphasis is needed on passenger rail High-speed train purchase first step in Madison-to-Milwaukee line 100-mile stretch of Hwy. 60 named a scenic byway Zoo interchange project splits three cities July 15 Unveiled: First American Made Streetcar in 60 Years History is made as Lake Michigan water flows to New Berlin Ex-Tower site redevelopment in Milwaukee will cost $34.5 million July 14 Study: TIF districts underused in Wisconsin's largest cities New website shows where livestock siting permits are required Brown County sees cut in transportation aid July 13 Additional state funding helps Superior pier project July 12 Doyle to offer bus funding plan soon July 9 Traffic Congestion Badly Hurts Wisconsin, Milwaukee Area - Nationwide Study Shows Need for Public Transit Regulators approve WI utility's wind farm in MN PSC to consider plans for wind farm July 8 Midwest Environmental Advocates wants delay on Pabst Farms air pollution permit Apartments, retail space to replace Badger Bus depot Environmentalists urge better wetlands protections July 7 Water quality group receives $1.9M grant Green Power wind project advances Wisconsin wind power progress stalls Just how close is Dane County to getting commuter rail? ATC considers additional power-line projects July 1 Vetoes won’t delay KRM aid application Madison population up 10.7% from 2000 to 2008 June 30 What happened to Madison's Central Park? It may still be years away Edgewater Hotel Proposal Is Environmental and Sprawl Test for Madison Budget has good news, bad news for KRM rail June 29 Legislature passes budget, KRM plans on track Doyle signs budget, vetoes binding referendum on RTA tax June 28 A new Madison living room: Massive Edgewater redevelopment proposed June 26 MGE unveils public charging station for electric cars June 18 Midwest, California front-runners for $8B in high-speed rail funds June 17 WI Supreme Court backs Brookfield annexation June 16 Stevens Point to study TIF impact Shoreland zoning rule would expand DNR regulations June 12 Wisconsin Democrats revive regional transit authority provision for Fox Cities New KRM rental car fee may rise by $2 June 11 Chippewa Valley transit proposal put in state budget Developers preparing to fight property tax plan June 10 Proposed 'sensible' DNR shoreland zoning rules protect lakeshores Capital Area Regional Planning Commission to rehear Mazomanie 200-acre development plan Shoreline zoning changes get ready to leave dock Midwest high-speed rail plan appears on track Wisconsin officials propose big changes in shoreline building rules DNR issues proposed shoreline zoning changes Urban, rural views on commuter train aired June 9 Developing renewable energy is a marathon, not a sprint Getting Milwaukee water could be difficult Students offer plan for a 'smarter' Eau Claire Midwest governors group sets greenhouse gas goals June 7 State's wind-power opportunities blowing away June 6 Proposed change in land-conservation program a hot topic for hunters, anglers Dane County cuts planning grants to local communities June 5 Madison wants to cut auto traffic 25 percent by 2020 Obama names overseer for Great Lakes Dane County will use grant money on green projects June 3 RTAs Provide Transportation Options for Business and Employees Thrive Announces Support for Creation of a Regional Transit Authority Madison Plan Commission OKs major revamp of East Wash/First Street corner June 2 County Grounds sale could help fund express buses, Walker says New plans will be designed to save Brookfield farmhouse June 1 Advocates push for passenger rail route through Fox Valley May 30 City of Madison Eyes Union Corners Site May 29 Bike To Work Week Starts June 6 May 28 Students on tour for high speed rail May 17 What's an RTA and how could it help Valley Transit? May 11 In German Suburb, Life Goes On Without Cars Send Wisconsin RTA plan back for speeding repair	Planning News and Announcements

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