Legislation that would change state rules governing how many carbon-monoxide detectors must be installed in homes is heading toward a vote in the Wisconsin Senate.

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As early as next week the state Assembly could be taking up a proposal that would eliminate two councils that help state officials both with reviewing complaints made against building inspectors and with drawing up rules used to verify the financial soundness of home builders.

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Gov. Scott Walker signed 19 bills into law on Monday, including one that will provide millions of dollars more to help pay for water-infrastructure projects.

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Proposed revisions to the state’s electrical code won’t apply to one- and two-family dwellings until months after similar changes have taken effect for all other buildings. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services announced this week that it has submitted to ...

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Lawmakers have given a preliminary thumbs-up to a bill that would allow for the review – and possible elimination – of some of the hundreds of occupational licenses issued by the state. If approved by the full Legislature and signed ...

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Proposed changes to some plumber licensing tests have reached the governor’s office even though the state still is conducting a survey to determine if the exam is too difficult.

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The potential merger of the state’s main licensing agency and consumer protection department could fulfill remodeling contractor Abe Degnan’s wish to no longer serve two masters.

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Ten employees at a Milwaukee-based electrical contractor took the state’s electrician licensing exam.

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The state Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would delay the date by which electricians and electrical contractors must have obtained licenses from the state if they want to keep working in Wisconsin.

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A former state buildings association leader on Wednesday was named deputy secretary to the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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