By James Briggs The prospect of a second dental school in Wisconsin sparked a heated exchange Wednesday at the Capitol between state Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, and representatives from Marquette University. The state Building Commission awarded $10 million in matching ...

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By Paul Snyder

staff writer

I have to wonder if my opinion of a hard-knock life is at all accurate after the state Building Commission last week approved a $13,500 increase for a project to upgrade eye wash stations at National Guard armories throughout the state.

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By Paul Snyder The possibility of a lawsuit against Clark County hangs over Steve Kunze’s head every time he grants a development permit. But Kunze, the county’s administrator in the Department of Planning, Zoning, Surveying and Land Information, said he ...

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By Paul Snyder State Building Commission members and Department of Administration staff on Wednesday celebrated the 51 years of commission service by state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison. With Gov. Jim Doyle in Copenhagen for an international global warming summit, Risser ...

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By Paul Snyder A bill that would increase the number of state Building Commission members is facing criticism that more representation further frays the group’s commitment to checking politics at the door. “Historically, the Building Commission has stayed out of ...

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By Paul Snyder Eau Claire and La Crosse are competing to be first on the high-speed rail route between Madison and the Twin Cities. The fact that Eau Claire is even in the discussion is a good sign, said Eau ...

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