A powerful Republican lawmaker in the Wisconsin Legislature known for his efforts to combat the opioid abuse crisis announced on Tuesday that he was resigning to pursue unspecified opportunities in the private sector, causing a surprising shakeup to the leadership of the panel that writes the state budget.

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New Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu removed long-time budget committee co-chair Alberta Darling from her leadership post on the panel Wednesday.

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Wisconsin Republicans are trying to speed a bill through the Legislature in its final session days to take authority to regulate factory-farm siting and expansion from state officials and give it to a new board controlled by agricultural groups.

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A new bill introduced this week would eliminate sales tax on construction equipment that’s temporarily parked in Wisconsin before being sent out of state for certain types of projects.

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After a contractor's lone bid on a Rock County interstate job came in $20 million higher than expected, Wisconsin's nominated transportation secretary told lawmakers he's not sure if he'd sign off on the contract.

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Republicans silenced any talk Tuesday of a blue wave sweeping them out of control of the Wisconsin Legislature, with GOP incumbents turning back more than enough Democratic challengers to maintain majorities in both the state Assembly and Senate.

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A government-watchdog organization says outside groups are pumping money into a half-dozen legislative races.

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Tattooed in blue ink around Kriss Marion's right wrist is the Biblical phrase "Be quick to listen."

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Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to expand broadband service in underserved parts of the state.

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Industry representatives are looking for a way to give contractors some peace of mind should the auditor come knocking after they’ve claimed a recently passed tax exemption for nonprofit groups’ projects.

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