The state Building Commission on Thursday signed off on cost increases for two University of Wisconsin-Madison building projects that are running a combined $33 million over budget.

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The State Building Commission on Wednesday approved projects to repair the State Capitol dome, improve a prison in Waupun and install a backup heating system at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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Republicans on the Wisconsin Building Commission rejected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plan for $2.5 billion worth of construction projects across the state, an unprecedented decision Wednesday that shows the difficulties entailed in divided government and moves the fight over capital building projects to the Legislature.

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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has met with Gov. Scott Walker to discuss Republican plans to limit powers of the governor's office before Democrat Tony Evers takes office.

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With state officials' approval on Wednesday, construction is now scheduled to begin this fall on a $15 million specialized instruction center at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

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Bids are set to open soon on a long-delayed overhaul of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's chemistry building after state officials signed off on the project earlier this week.

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Among the dozens of bills on its plate Wednesday, the Wisconsin Senate will be taking up Legislation that would make approvals of state projects easier.

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Legislation that could make approvals of state building projects easier is on its way to becoming law.

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With the encouragement of various construction groups and the UW System, state lawmakers could vote as early as this month on a bill meant to ease the way for approvals of state building projects.

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Even with a project budget that's $3 million above what was first expected, state officials were moving forward Wednesday with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's plans to renovate its massive Towers Hall dormitory.

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