By Joe Lanane A news conference Wednesday in support of high-speed rail in Wisconsin underscored the conflict between those who say the project will create jobs and those who wonder where the money will come from. The Wisconsin Public Interest ...

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By Joe Lanane

staff writer

Despite assurances from Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker that he will “slow down the train," high-speed rail advocates say they will not be deterred if the Milwaukee County executive is elected.

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By Joe Lanane Wisconsin companies are banding together in support of high-speed rail despite criticism the costs outweigh the benefits. Bruce Speight, director of the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, has collaborated with more than 300 companies to establish the ...

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By Joe Yovino The Wisconsin Department of Transportation rolled out the red carpet Tuesday evening in Madison for a high-speed rail public information meeting. But at least one Madison-area resident felt he was being rolled under the carpet. “I want ...

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