On Jan. 1, 2018, the Wisconsin Legislature eliminated the personal property tax on machinery, tools and patterns.

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The Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, a largely non-union trades group, is endorsing Gov. Scott Walker as he seeks a third term in office.

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Last month, Associated Builders & Contractors held one of Wisconsin’s first-ever “Apprenticeship Signing Days,” replicating signing-day events that are held for high-performing student athletes recruited into four-year universities to play sports.

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Four apprentices from Wisconsin area are going to the Associated Builders and Contractors' National Craft Championships.

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When it comes to campaign finance reform, liberals largely are wrong and conservatives only offer a partial and shaky response.

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The Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc. on Wednesday announced its 2012 officers.

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A Green Bay-area legislator has revived a proposal that would let contractors bypass the state sales tax when buying materials for public projects.

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Wisconsin's concealed-carry law is forcing contractors to weigh perceived safety against potential lawsuits.

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As a state senator prepares to unveil legislation that dramatically could change how Wisconsin delivers its construction projects, the Building Commission's vice chairman is calling on a state agency to quickly follow suit.

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Fear of losing contract transparency is driving skepticism over a bill that would give the state more freedom to choose how it awards and delivers projects.

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