SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The president of the Wisconsin state Senate said Tuesday there are enough votes among Republicans to pass Gov. Scott Walker’s explosive plan to end collective bargaining rights for nearly all public employees. ...

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By James Briggs Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday released drafts of five bills meant to create jobs. The legislation won’t directly help contractors, but industry lobbyists said any pro-business legislation would be a productive first step. “There’s good stuff in ...

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By ?TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans promised the next two years would be all about jobs, jobs, jobs. Just not right away. On their first day in complete control of state government Monday, Republicans circulated ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, the wife of state Rep. Joel Kleefisch, is running for lieutenant governor. Kleefisch announced her candidacy on Tuesday. She joins three other Republicans who previously announced, including state Rep. Brett Davis of Oregon, ...

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