Wis. rail advocates pursuing other proposals

MADISON, Wis. — Now that the proposed Madison-to-Milwaukee high-speed rail link likely is dead, since Governor-elect Scott Walker turned down federal funding, supporters are shifting attention to different projects, including increased Amtrak service from La Crosse to the Twin Cities, and a commuter rail line from downtown Milwaukee through Racine and Kenosha LaCrosseTribune.com reports. For the full story, click here.