Lawmakers on the state's budget committee voted to eliminate the $15 million Gov. Scott Walker wanted for the proposed Confluence Project to be built in Eau Claire.
Tagged with: Confluence Project Haymarket Landing Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »Lawmakers on the state's budget committee voted to eliminate the $15 million Gov. Scott Walker wanted for the proposed Confluence Project to be built in Eau Claire.
Tagged with: Confluence Project Haymarket Landing Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »Half of the lawmakers who have been studying the state’s personal-property tax are in favor of repeal.
Tagged with: Jennifer Shilling Joe Sanfelippo personal property tax property taxes Robb Kahl Sheila Harsdorf Tim Carpenter
Read More »The state Senate voted Tuesday to pay $217,499 to a Hudson steel company whose CEO donated to the Republican senator who introduced the bill to provide the money.
Tagged with: Jon Erpenbach LouAnne Berg Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »When the global manufacturer 3M Co. was seeking in 2011 to modify its factory in Menomonie, the company received repeated requests from state officials for more information about building plans.
Tagged with: 3M Sheila Harsdorf Wisconsin Builders Association Wisconsin Realtors Association
Read More »Builders could start putting in footings and foundations for public buildings or places of employment without the approval of state officials if a bill before a Senate committee Tuesday becomes law.
Tagged with: 3M Fred Risser Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »Recently introduced legislation would expand the state’s law governing independent contractors to include manufacturing workers who set up shop at home.
Tagged with: Christine Sinicki Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »A construction company is alleging it is out $217,499 and accusing Wisconsin officials of violating procurement rules by insisting on the use of a particular product for a veterans home project.
Tagged with: J&L Steel and Electrical Services Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Control of the Wisconsin state Senate rested with one Milwaukee-area race that was too close to call Tuesday, as Republicans tried to beat back Democrats stoking a backlash against Republicans and ...
Tagged with: Bob Wirch Dan Kapanke Jim Holperin Luther Olsen Randy Hopper recall Rob Cowles Sandy Pasch Scott Walker Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »By ?SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The final push was on across Wisconsin Monday in advance of recall elections that have shattered spending records, served as a referendum on Gov. Scott Walker’s Republican revolution and previewed the ...
Tagged with: AFL-CIO AFSCME Alberta Darling Bob Wirch Dan Kapanke election Jim Holperin Luther Olsen Randy Hopper recall Rob Cowles Sheila Harsdorf
Read More »By ?SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One TV ad criticizes a Democratic candidate’s driving record ending with dash-cam video of him running a red light and striking a bicyclist. Another says a GOP senator favors and end ...
Tagged with: AFL-CIO AFSCME Alberta Darling collective bargaining Dan Kapanke Jim Holperin Luther Olsen Mike McCabe Randy Hopper Scott Walker Sheila Harsdorf unions Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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