Gov. Scott Walker’s public-employee revolution may cast a long shadow over the spring election for a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Public employees were reeling Friday trying to figure out what to do after Gov. Scott Walker asked the Legislature to remove nearly all collective bargaining rights for teachers, prison guards and ...

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By Matt Pommer Public employee pensions are back in the spotlight as several states try to change benefits for current and future retirees. For example, state legislators packed a session on modifying public employee pensions at the recent meeting of ...

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By Matt Pommer Contribution rates for the Wisconsin Retirement System’s main program will rise sharply in 2011, and the higher rates will play a key role in public employee collective bargaining and this year’s elections. Costs covering most WRS workers ...

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By Matt Pommer Gov. Jim Doyle is again talking about reducing the number of state workers to help meet state government’s growing financial challenges. His comments have spurred speculation that a pension buyout plan may be in the works. A ...

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Another annuity cut projected for Wis. retirees MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Even though the stock market rebounded in 2009, the state investment board is projecting a 1 percent cut in benefits for retirees in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Benefits paid ...

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By Matt Pommer Republican gubernatorial front-runner Scott Walker is vowing to cut state employee wages and benefits to help reduce state taxes on the wealthy. State employees already are feeling a pinch – all are being required to take eight ...

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