State officials are taking steps meant to ease an acute backlog in requested reviews of commercial-construction plans after delays were a common subject of complaint this past building season.

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Gov. Scott Walker plans to make what he's calling a "major economic development" announcement at the Kimberly-Clark factory in northeast Wisconsin.

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Supporters of a $100 million incentive bill designed to keep open a Kimberly-Clark Corp. plant in northeastern Wisconsin argued Wednesday that taking no action would be devastating for the Appleton area and the entire state, though they remain short of the votes they need.

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Republicans silenced any talk Tuesday of a blue wave sweeping them out of control of the Wisconsin Legislature, with GOP incumbents turning back more than enough Democratic challengers to maintain majorities in both the state Assembly and Senate.

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A government-watchdog organization says outside groups are pumping money into a half-dozen legislative races.

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Jason Culotta’s career, both in and out of politics, has alternated between intense stretches of nonstop work and quiet moments when he really didn’t know what to do next.

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Tattooed in blue ink around Kriss Marion's right wrist is the Biblical phrase "Be quick to listen."

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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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