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Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards
Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Erik GunnState’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 GunnGOP 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 GunnReal 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 CampaignSpecial Interests Want COVID Lawsuit Immunity
Republican bill protects businesses from lawsuits even if they violate public health guidelines.
Jan 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignStrong Hiring Expected for 1st Quarter 2020
Almost 30 percent of state employers surveyed plan more hiring.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Miranda SuarezThe “Ethical Baggage” of Duey Stroebel
Republican legislator is the last person to lecture Evers’ appointee Craig Thompson on ethics.
Jan 11th, 2019 by George MitchellHigh 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 CampaignHigh Court Approves New Factory Farm
Factory farm had backing from large GOP contributors.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignSchimel Helps Construction Industry
They gave $169,700 to attorney general; his ruling kills fire safety rule requiring sprinklers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWalker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignKoch Brothers Want Less Local Control
GOP bill would limit city, county control over substandard lots.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign