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Budget bill puts transit money at risk

By James Briggs For the second time since Gov. Scott Walker was elected in November, Democratic lawmakers say he is gambling with federal transportation money. The first time was when […]

Doyle vetoes bill to promote green buildings (UPDATE)

Darryl Enriquez and Sean Ryan A bill that would have applied green building standards to public projects died Wednesday when Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed the proposal. State Rep. Louis Molepske […]

Green building bill still draws questions

By Paul Snyder A bill that would mandate green building standards for public projects still faces resistance despite clearing the state Senate and Assembly. The bill‘s sponsor, state Rep. Louis […]

Engineer licensing bill passes Senate

A bill raising the standards for professional engineers in Wisconsin is on its way to Gov. Jim Doyle’s desk. The bill, which unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday, changes Wisconsin’s […]

Green building bill progresses to Assembly

A bill that would set green building standards for all public buildings in Wisconsin is on its way to the Assembly floor for a vote. The Assembly Committee on Jobs, […]

Lawmaker eases green building bill standards (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder A Wisconsin lawmaker is easing some of the requirements in his green building bill making its way through the state Capitol. But the changes may not go […]

Green building bill needs a red light

By Chris Thompson

editor

There are few things more reckless than a politician in a hurry.

Stimulus bond bill could reshuffle projects (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder Equal opportunity does not mean equal odds for local governments vying for a piece of more than $238 million in federal stimulus bonds for construction projects. “There […]

Committee to hold hearing on construction stimulus effects

By Paul Snyder The Joint Committee on Finance on Thursday will hold an informational hearing on the effects of the federal stimulus package on Wisconsin’s construction industry. Pat Goss, executive […]

Lawmakers call for hearings on stimulus spending (UPDATE)

By Paul Snyder Two Wisconsin lawmakers, skeptical of claims about jobs created by federal stimulus money, are calling for public hearings on how the state is spending its share of […]