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.

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Half of the lawmakers who have been studying the state’s personal-property tax are in favor of repeal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recently introduced legislation would expand the state’s law governing independent contractors to include manufacturing workers who set up shop at home.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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