By ?SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted Wednesday to fine the chamber’s AWOL Democrats $100 for each day they miss of the legislative session, and the governor said the GOP remains committed ...

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WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin grain company faces a new round of fines stemming from alleged safety violations at its facilities in Whitewater and Genoa City. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the fines Tuesday against Cooperative Plus ...

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal safety officials are proposing fines of $75,400 for a West Allis metal-polishing company accused of 53 health-related violations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the citations Wednesday against Wisconsin Polishing and Plating Inc. No working ...

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By Sean Ryan Stiffer penalties are threatening an already tempestuous relationship between builders and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Bruce Morton, safety consultant with Platt Safety Services Inc., Franklin, said fines from OSHA are about 30 percent higher than ...

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