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Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, started a recent hearing by saying his bill to overhaul rules on high-capacity wells balances regulatory certainty and resource protection.

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Gov. Scott Walker wants lawmakers to authorize the state to borrow $150 million this year because — surprise, surprise — there's not enough money to pay for all the road projects and maintenance needed in Wisconsin. So borrowing is OK but it's not OK to raise more money from taxpayers or find more sustainable revenue sources for transportation. And this is fiscally responsible how?

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When Scott Walker was first elected governor of Wisconsin, he promised big changes.

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Now that Gov. Scott Walker is devoting most of his time to Wisconsin again, do you think lawmakers will find a way to put additional money toward state road and construction projects?

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Seventy percent of the state's roads are rated mediocre to poor by the U.S. Department of Transportation. How do we rate nationally? Only two states — Illinois and Connecticut — rank lower.

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Impatient drivers appear to be causing problems where a new four-lane bridge is being built over the Saint Croix River between Wisconsin and Minnesota. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, warning signs and barricades have been moved, where workers are preparing for two roads that align to the bridge crossing: http://bit.ly/1haVStp

Question: “Do you think the construction industry will be able to mitigate the current labor shortage in the next year or two?”

In a previous article on commercial general liability, I discussed whether faulty workmanship alone can constitute an “occurrence” under a standard CGL policy. Assuming there has been an “occurrence,” this article will discuss whether the “your work” exclusion bars coverage for a contractor’s faulty workmanship.

With the start of the new school year, high school students are no doubt already starting to think about what they want to do after graduation.

The Great Lakes will not be harmed by Waukesha’s application to use and return Lake Michigan water under the terms of the Great Lakes Compact. And Waukesha will not set any precedent for harm by others.

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