It's great to hear that Gov. Scott Walker has directed Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb to find a way to better pay for roads, bridges and other state infrastructure.

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Dwarfed by cranes and cargo containers at the Port of New Orleans, President Barack Obama called for more government spending on major infrastructure projects as an economic recipe that could have ripple effects on employment.

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Senate Democrats are promising increases for popular community development grants, transit programs and housing for the poor as they bring the first spending bill for the 2014 fiscal year to the floor - despite a broader budget impasse that is keeping GOP support to a minimum.

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Unemployment remains problematical, but that isn't stopping the White House jobs council from shutting down.

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A report to Wisconsin state lawmakers will recommend increasing the gas tax and raising vehicle registration and driver's license fees.

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Gov. Scott Walker is launching a tour across Wisconsin to gather ideas about what should be prioritized in his next state budget and legislative agenda for next year.

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Gov. Scott Walker announced a $100 million Transform Milwaukee investment Monday that he said is intended to attract businesses by fixing up blighted areas and providing economic incentives.

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Milwaukee's Capital Improvements Committee is reassessing its oversight role after a city budget process in which members were dissatisfied with the panel's influence.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a package of bills they say are designed to jump-start job creation in the state. One of the bills would create grants for technical colleges that enroll students for specific projects, such ...

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Milwaukee-area contractors could benefit from $4.4 million in capital projects that have been added to the city's 2012 budget.

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