MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a package of bills designed to create jobs in the state and spur economic development. They all now head to Gov. Jim Doyle, who is expected to sign them into law. ...

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Wisconsin tax deal scrapped last year by Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will get another look. The Minnesota House Taxes Committee hears a bill Monday that would require the two states’ revenue departments to study ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker said he doesn’t support the current version of a massive clean energy bill and there’s not enough votes to pass it. Decker said Friday that Democratic leaders are still working on ...

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The Wisconsin Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced that Dick Leinenkugel is resigning as secretary, effective Friday. A press release issued by the department said he was leaving to pursue another opportunity. Leinenkugel thanked Gov. Jim Doyle in a statement ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group developing statewide standards for wind turbines will meet this week to discuss guidelines for the rules. Gov. Jim Doyle signed a bill in September calling for state regulators to create uniform site regulations for ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says he tried to speed up the time line for rebuilding a crumbling highway interchange in Milwaukee, but budget problems have prevented that. Doyle said the decision to start construction on the Zoo ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than $13 million is available in federal aid for hundreds of dislocated workers in Wisconsin. The National Emergency Grant will help 2,800 laid off employees with job training, child care and other related expenses. Most ...

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By Matt Pommer Wisconsin governors are the most powerful in the nation, thanks to a constitutional provision that lets them veto “in part” language in appropriation bills. Pending in the Legislature is a constitutional amendment that would rebalance the powers ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has upgraded its Web site that tracks how the state is using federal stimulus money. Gov. Jim Doyle said the changes are designed to make the site more user-friendly so people can see how the ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would create a revolving loan fund to help manufacturers reduce their energy costs. Dubbed the Green to Gold Fund, the money is designed to provide capital for more ...

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