In a number of industries — especially construction — government contracts can be a rewarding source of work and revenue. But getting in on the award process is challenging and poses legal challenges.

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A court commissioner has decided that Milwaukee County Supervisor Johnny Thomas will go to trial on bribery allegations.

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Peoria, Ill. (AP) — Thousands of workers at Peoria-based Caterpillar have a new, six-year contract after United Auto Workers members voted to ratify the deal over the weekend. According to the UAW, 72 percent of members who voted approved the ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A legislative committee has approved new contracts for state workers, clearing the way for the full Assembly and Senate to vote on them. The Joint Committee on Employee Relations approved 16 contracts that cover the two ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov.-elect Scott Walker is renewing his call for state unions to pay more for their health care and pensions, saying it would help the state deal with a budget shortfall. Walker issued a statement Tuesday morning saying ...

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By DINESH RAMDE Associated Press Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson Inc. agreed Tuesday to keep open its two Wisconsin production facilities, saying it gained the cost savings it needed when union members agreed a day earlier to a concession-laden contract. ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations in Wisconsin that have 1,340 active employees. The company declined to reveal Friday the terms of the proposed contract. ...

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By Caley Clinton One of the latest contractors to lose work due to Milwaukee’s local preference law is crying foul over the city’s growing list of bidder requirements. “We already have EBE (emerging business enterprise) and resident requirements to deal ...

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By Caley Clinton Two sewer contractors lost appeals Wednesday to overturn a project award based on Milwaukee’s local preference law. American Sewer Services Inc., Rubicon, and United Sewer & Water Inc., Menomonee Falls, filed appeals last week protesting the Milwaukee ...

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By Caley Clinton Sewer contractors opposing Milwaukee’s local-bidder preference lost Monday in a challenge of the law. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge William Pocan ruled the city of Milwaukee does not have to analyze the construction market to determine if ...

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