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Wisconsin Had Record-High Construction Jobs in January
Several factors cited, including warm weather and boom in federally funded projects.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Home Construction Increased, But More Homes Are Needed
Construction hasn't reached pre-Great Recession levels, resulting in higher prices.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws
Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards
Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State’s Tight Labor Market Continued in July
Wisconsin's labor force participation rate rose to 65.5%, versus 62.6% for the nation.
Aug 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety
Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Real Estate Interests Back GOP Bill
Change in how assessments done will cut commercial property taxes and hike them for residents, opponents charge.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Special Interests Want COVID Lawsuit Immunity
Republican bill protects businesses from lawsuits even if they violate public health guidelines.
Jan 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Strong Hiring Expected for 1st Quarter 2020
Almost 30 percent of state employers surveyed plan more hiring.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
The “Ethical Baggage” of Duey Stroebel
Republican legislator is the last person to lecture Evers’ appointee Craig Thompson on ethics.
Jan 11th, 2019 by George Mitchell
High Court Favors Donors to Justices
Conservative justices decide malpractice case in favor of business groups who gave them $37,000.
Jul 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
High Court Approves New Factory Farm
Factory farm had backing from large GOP contributors.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
