We are able to do many good things for Wisconsin through these investments and feel fortunate to be able to direct funding to worthwhile projects like job creation, law enforcement, education and community health.  We thoroughly examine each request that comes to this office, make decisions totally free of special interests, and ensure transparency and oversight with the projects that receive federal funding.  It’s my job to fight for Wisconsin, and I’m determined to always do so in a way that the people of my state can be proud.


Agriculture


Defense


Energy and Water


Financial Services and General Government Appropriations

Recipient: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Clean Water Technology Development
Amount Requested: $600,000
Location: Milwaukee

Description: Currently home to more than 120 water-related businesses, Milwaukee region’s diversified water industry envisions further growth and job creation related to water resources.  The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established first School of Fresh Water Sciences in the U.S. UWM is requesting funds to continue development of their freshwater research facility and business development accelerator.  Through a private-public relationship, UWM will be able to build academic and applied research programs that yield a new generation of water professionals and entrepreneurs, increase freshwater technologies research and provide technical support for product development.

Military Construction

Recipient: Fort McCoy, Range Utility Upgrade
Amount Requested: $3,900,000
Location:  Tomah

This project will provide permanent electrical service to the range complex and replace the current system of petroleum powered generators.  The existing system is not reliable, requires a lot of maintenance, and does not meet Army standards.  This project is the highest priority of the base commander and is a part of the Pentagon’s five year budget plan.

Recipient: Mitchell Field, Upgrade Corrosion Control Hangar
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Location:  Milwaukee

The current hangar used by the 128^th Air Refueling Wing is not large enough to fit the entire KC-135 aircraft inside.  This leads to maintenance problems and increased wear and tear on the planes as they are subject to the elements.  The project will also expand need areas for painting, tools storage and administrative space.  This project is the top priority of the Adjutant General of Wisconsin and is included in the Pentagon’s five year budget plan.  Without the upgrade, the unit’s ability to train and maintain the KC-135’s will be compromised.


Commerce Justice Science


Interior

Recipient: City of Janesville
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Location:  Janesville

Description:  This project will reconstruct and repair Janesville's wastewater treatment plant.  The existing wastewater plant is aging and in need of repair.  The City has extended the normal useful life of this wastewater treatment plant, where much of the equipment and nearly all of the structures are 25 to 40 years old.

Recipient: Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District (MMSD)
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Location:  Milwaukee

Description: This project is part of a multi-year plan to replace Milwaukee’s deteriorating central sewer system.  This project entails excavation, dewatering, tunneling, pipeline construction, operations/control instrumentation, traffic control and associated restoration activities.  The sewers are critical to health, safety and commerce for the entire Greater Milwaukee area.
 
Recipient: Nature Conservancy/Trust for Public Land
Amount Requested: $4,250,000
Location:  Rhinelander

Description:  This project will acquire undeveloped lake shoreline land within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.  In total, this request would protect over 22,000 acres of forest from housing and commercial development near Rhinelander.

Recipient: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 
Amount Requested: $6,000,000
Location:  Chippewa

Description: This project will acquire over 18,000 acres of forest, waterways, and wildlife habitat near Chippewa, WI.  This is an important resource to the State of Wisconsin; it is the State’s third largest inland body of water, the largest semi−wilderness body of water and a world-class fishery for muskellunge and walleye.

Recipient: Department of Natural Resources 
Amount Requested: $206,000
Location:  Madison

Description:   This project will train arborists in felling and extracting techniques; conduct workshops for businesses pursuing utilization opportunities; and facilitate the creation of the infrastructure needed to link the wood supply with the processing businesses.

Recipient: City of Waukesha
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Location:  Waukesha

Description:  This project will help the City of Waukesha comply with the EPA’s mandated radionuclide standard.   This project will put treatment facilities at some currently existing wells, develop shallow wells that will not be compromised by radionuclide’s, and blend water to achieve compliance.


Labor-HHS-Education

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development 


Transportation