Gov. Walker Signs Zero-Based Budgeting Into Law

By MacIver Institute - March 2, 2016

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MacIver News Service – Gov. Scott Walker has signed Senate Bill 407 into law, making it 2015 Wisconsin Act 201. Read More Gov. Walker Signs Zero-Based Budgeting Into Law

Costly Prevailing Wage Law One Step Closer to Repeal?

By MacIverNews - May 5, 2015

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MacIver News Service – The Senate Committee on Labor spent all day Tuesday hearing testimony on a bill that would repeal the state’s prevailing wage law. After eight hours of testimony, the committee is expected to vote on the bill on Thursday. Read More Costly Prevailing Wage Law One Step Closer to Repeal?

Prevailing Wage Bill Could Save Taxpayers Millions Annually in Public Works Projects

By Policy Staff - January 28, 2015

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Legislation soon to be introduced by Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) would eliminate Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law in order to allow for greater competition in the bidding process for public works projects, Read More Prevailing Wage Bill Could Save Taxpayers Millions Annually in Public Works Projects