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Judge dismisses DBE lawsuit after DOT rule change
A federal judge dismissed a DBE lawsuit after the U.S. DOT halted minority contracting goals, leaving uncertainty for contractors and state agencies.
Wisconsin Assembly passes employment verification bill
In its first session of 2026, Republicans in the Wisconsin State Assembly passed an employment verification bill, focusing on state contractors.
Milwaukee County picks builders for $500M courthouse project
Milwaukee County selected Gilbane and JP Cullen to lead a $500M courthouse overhaul, replacing the aging Public Safety Building with modern facilities.
Judge upholds Biden project labor rule for federal work
A judge ruled against the U.S. Department of Defense for not following a Biden-era rule to use project labor agreements.
US Attorney’s Office among terminated federal office leases in Wisconsin
Sixteen federal office leases in Wisconsin were terminated, according to the Department of Government Efficiency, including the Green Bay branch of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Construction company owner to plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining federal contracts
A Milwaukee construction company owner will plead guilty to giving false information to the government to obtain federal contracts set aside for underused businesses.
Federal court strikes down project labor agreement rule
A federal court ruled on the side of contractors who protested an executive order for project labor agreements on large federal contracts.
OSHA penalties increase in 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor stamped a final ruling to increase Occupational Safety and Health Administration penalties.
Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff dies at 41
Jonathan Brostoff, who has served on the Milwaukee Common Council since 2022, has died at the age of 41. Previously he served on the Wisconsin State Assembly.
WisDOT DBE programs unaffected by federal judge’s ruling
The state transportation agency’s program for disadvantaged business won’t be affected by a federal judge’s ruling.
Construction workers rescued after dangling from Milwaukee County Courthouse
Scaffolding failure left two trapped.
Dane County working on smaller jail facility
In a bid to leave behind outdated jail spaces, the Dane County Sheriff's Office is building a new facility in Madison.
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