By Paul Snyder Lawmakers are deadlocked over whether the state’s road construction budget should be protected from raids. “I do want to handcuff the Legislature,” said state Rep. Mark Gottlieb, R-Port Washington. “Until we can assure voters that user fees ...

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TOMAH, Wis. (AP) — Ed Thompson says he won’t seek re-election as Tomah mayor and will instead concentrate on running for a state Senate seat. Thompson says he has a “tough fight” ahead to unseat Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, a Democrat ...

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By TODD RICHMOND Assoicated Press Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Friday that would strip governors of their power to appoint the Department of Natural Resources secretary and give it to a citizen board instead. ...

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By Sean Ryan A national research group is accusing construction lobbyists of influencing politicians to funnel money away from maintenance projects. But construction advocates say they are pushing as hard as anyone to get more money for bridge and street ...

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Tomah (AP) — Former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s brother said he will run for the 31st District state Senate seat. Ed Thompson, Tomah’s mayor, cited concerns about government growth, high taxes and a poor job climate as his reasons for running ...

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