By Tom Fetters

copy editor

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced some details of a proposed government money-back program for consumers who make energy-saving improvements or buy energy-saving equipment for their homes.

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By Paul Snyder

staff writer

As with many issues the Legislature tackled in the state budget instead of standalone bills, the prevailing wage law changes riled many opponents who argued the topic was too important not to get its own hearing.

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By Joe Yovino

web editor

Look no further than the recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti to underscore the importance of construction infrastructure.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

“Risk transfer” sounds like the desperate wish of a distracted driver the instant before he rear-ends the car in front of him.

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By Joe Yovino

web editor

Wisconsin is smarter than Illinois. There, I said it.

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By Tom Fetters

copy editor

Barry Gore sure seems to be on the right track.

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By Paul Snyder

staff writer

I’m sure it plays right into some Madison stereotype, but for years I’ve been a fan of “The West Wing.”

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By Sean Ryan

staff writer

We humans, being the noble folks that we are, plan to spend $475 million this year on Great Lakes' projects to undo the damage our forefathers’ projects did on the Great Lakes.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

With one word, state Rep. Andy Jorgensen succeeds and fails in calming the annexation anxiety in towns and municipalities.

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By Joe Yovino

web editor

Milwaukee Brewers pitchers and catchers don't report for another two days, but the city of Milwaukee and Wisconsin in general hit a pair of home runs this past week in the job market.

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