Kimberly-Clark Corp. said Tuesday it is open to negotiating state incentives toprevent at least one of two of its factories in Wisconsin from closing.

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State attorneys will seek an immediate stay of a ruling striking down Wisconsin's Republican-authored right-to-work law as soon as a judge signs off on a formal order solidifying the decision, Attorney General Brad Schimel promised Monday.

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Jon Richards, a Democrat running to be state attorney general, announced Monday that he has received endorsements from two Milwaukee-based construction unions.

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The union representing more than 800 workers at the Caterpillar plant in South Milwaukee has rejected the company's contract offer.

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Wausau Paper is selling its specialty paper business and two mills in northern Wisconsin to a private equity firm for $130 million.

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The members of the United Steelworkers have approved a new three-year contract with U.S. Steel.

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OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — United Steelworkers leaders say they expect union members will reject a contract proposal Tuesday offered by the Hoffmaster Group Inc. in Oshkosh because it seeks concessions without offering any incentives. About 400 Hoffmaster employees are voting ...

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By Frederic J. Frommer AP Writer Washington — A lobbying coalition is campaigning to require more electricity be produced by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal. But the effort hasn’t gained traction in the Senate this year, ...

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