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Think of the number 82,246. It is almost hard to conceptualize at first. You might ask yourself, “what is a good representation of something that large?”

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Is there a problem in Wisconsin with lax enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act? Federal regulators spent some time in Madison to find out.

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One of the biggest causes of unease among contractors today is the industry’s persistent labor shortage. Do you see any signs that the shortage is starting to abate?

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Let’s look at some of the different types of attacks that can be directed at your computer system.

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Before the state enacted the 70 mph speed limit on interstate highways in 2015, we suggested that officials monitor the results and provide a review within a year. In light of a Journal Sentinel article last week that showed fatalities, injuries and accidents spiked in the wake of the increase, we think that review is even more urgent.

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Not to overstate the obvious, but construction projects never come off entirely without a hitch.

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We want to see the issue of Wisconsin's highways and other roads addressed by our elected officials in Madison, so we're open to new ideas on the matter.

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What do you think of Gov. Scott Walker and WisDOT’s recently released proposal for the 2017-19 transportation budget?

Fortunately for blue-collar workers in the U.S. and other wealthy countries around the world, the construction industry does not lend itself to outsourcing. Nor are robots likely to be found putting down pavement or putting up buildings anytime soon.

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A developer wanted to put up a large apartment building in the 1200 block of Spring Street — right where UW-Madison plans to expand. So you'd expect the proposal to trigger a fight. But it didn't.

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