Wisconsin Republicans released more tweaks on Wednesday to their bill that would allow developers to fill state wetlands without permits, defusing opposition from at least two powerful conservation groups.

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U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble's unexpected announcement that he won't seek re-election has sparked a flood of interest from possible candidates for the 8th District seat.

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By Ryan J. Foley AP Writer Madison — A state representative whose uncle once held the seat, a businessman who was a leader in the roofing industry and a former lawmaker are competing for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. ...

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SISTER BAY, Wis. (AP) — Republican Mark Savard has dropped out of 8th District congressional race. Savard said Monday he doesn’t have the money or staff to continue in the race. Savard farms in Door County and is a painting ...

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A state lawmaker, claiming the Department of Commerce has too loose a definition of the word “emergency,” is trying to overturn the agency’s contractor registration rule. “(DOC) went the emergency rule route so they can get it enacted quickly,” said ...

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State rep introduces bill to stop registration rule State Rep. Roger Roth, R-Grand Chute, is leading a Legislative charge against the emergency rule enacted by the state Department of Commerce last month requiring contractors to register with the department’s Division ...

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