The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican-led budget committee on Thursday killed hundreds of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' priorities, including ones that would have legalized marijuana and expanded Medicaid, as it began crafting the next state spending plan.

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The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee plans to hold three in-person public hearings on Gov. Tony Evers' $91 billion state budget proposal, with one virtual hearing for the first time due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Recent legislation that prevents contractors from owing sales and use taxes on materials needed for nonprofit and UW projects has eliminated a long-standing point of frustration for many companies.

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A bill meant to shield contractors from legal costs and liability got a lengthy hearing on Tuesday, a day after two Republican lawmakers had introduced an amendment that would curtail parts of the proposal.

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A panel of lawmakers plans to hear public testimony on Thursday on a bill that would give plaintiffs less time to sue contractors over allegations of negligent design following the completion of a project.

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Two Republicans who have never served on the Legislature's powerful budget-writing committee have been named to the panel.

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