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Jul 31, 2012

The legal pitfalls of government contracting

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.

Feb 20, 2012

Milwaukee County official to face bribery trial for county contract

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

Mar 7, 2011

Caterpillar union workers approve 6-year contract

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 […]

Dec 15, 2010

Wis. panel approves contracts, full vote to follow (UPDATE)

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 […]

Dec 7, 2010

Walker renews calls for union concessions

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 […]

Sep 14, 2010

Harley board confirms Wis. plants to stay open 


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 […]

Sep 3, 2010

Harley, union reach proposed labor agreement

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 […]

Jul 27, 2010

Contractor with city lease lands preference bid

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 […]

Jun 30, 2010

Contractors lose again in local preference fight

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 […]

Jun 28, 2010

Local preference opponents lose court challenge

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 […]

Apr 2, 2010

Vacant lot bid is off the charts

By Jeff Moore On the data reporting side, we periodically see interesting bid errors, but rarely do we receive any details as to why a particular bid is way off […]

Apr 2, 2010

Vacant lot bid is off the charts

By Jeff Moore On the data reporting side, we periodically see interesting bid errors, but rarely do we receive any details as to why a particular bid is way off […]

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