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The Waukesha Business Alliance welcomes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s decision to stay the EPA’s reclassification of southeastern Wisconsin counties, including Waukesha, as “serious” nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. The ruling halts the implementation of stricter air quality regulations that would have imposed costly permitting and compliance burdens on…

The Alliance recently hosted representatives from Waukesha County to speak to our Infrastructure Policy Committee, several local legislators, and additional business leaders about the expansion of I-94 West. The Alliance has formed a coalition of over 20 organizations in support of the project. Yesterday, the Alliance submitted the following letter to the Wisconsin DOT.

The Waukesha County Business Alliance is actively advocating for the expansion of I-94 from Highway SS to the Waukesha County line, a critical infrastructure project for the County. While the project was briefly included in the state budget, a gubernatorial veto means the next step is through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Projects Commission…

The Alliance is actively advocating for the expansion of I-94 from Highway SS to the Waukesha County line. While the project was briefly included in the state budget thanks to support from Senator Bradley and County Executive Farrow, a gubernatorial veto means the next step is through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Transportation Projects Commission…

The Alliance Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the proposed expansion of I-94 through western Waukesha County, a 12.5-mile stretch from County Highway SS to the county line. We recognize the expansion is a top regional priority for workforce access, economic development, and long-term competitiveness. Why This Matters:The I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Madison…

The Alliance is continuing to advocate on behalf of the business community and Waukesha County. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified Waukesha County—along with several other Wisconsin counties—from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. This reclassification is expected to have significant impacts on economic development in our region. In response, the Alliance is collaborating…

The Alliance is continuing to advocate on behalf of the business community and Waukesha County. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified Waukesha County—along with several other Wisconsin counties—from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. This reclassification is expected to have significant impacts on economic development in our region. In response, the Alliance is collaborating…

Waukesha County, along with several other Wisconsin counties, is being reclassified from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published this reclassification, which is effective January 16, 2025, which will require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to implement stricter controls on nitrogen oxides (NOX) and Volatile Organic Compounds…

The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to vote on a proposed county sales tax this evening. Prior to the meeting, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced that the County was withdrawing the sales tax ordinance from consideration at its County Board Meeting. Here is the Alliance’s statement on tonight’s announcement: “The Alliance thanks County Executive Paul…