By Chris Thompson

editor

State Sen. Glenn Grothman has taken to an extreme his opposition to preferences for women- and minority-owned companies. But he still presents a relevant argument.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

Milwaukee is exposing a lack of faith in its local bidding preference law by refusing to apply it to the renovation project for Talgo Inc. at the Tower Automotive site.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

In an industry that prides itself on the purity of a lowest responsible bidder principle, it is near blasphemous to condone contractors using sub bids as leverage to draw lower bids from other companies. It conjures up a perception of backroom deals and corruption.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

There are few things more reckless than a politician in a hurry.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

Regional transit authorities should kick in money for road construction even if it makes politicians nervous.

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By Chris Thompson

staff writer

Milwaukee County’s flirtation with bidding preference is the first brick in a wall that will segregate the local construction industry.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

“Risk transfer” sounds like the desperate wish of a distracted driver the instant before he rear-ends the car in front of him.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

With one word, state Rep. Andy Jorgensen succeeds and fails in calming the annexation anxiety in towns and municipalities.

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By Chris Thompson

editor

Department of Workforce Development Secretary Roberta Gassman said a lot in the 18 minutes she allowed for an interview about the state’s prevailing wage law changes.

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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson still isn’t saying whether he’ll enter the U.S. Senate race to challenge incumbent Russ Feingold, and it may be a while before he makes up ...

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