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NFIB: Higher minimum wage will cost jobs, raise prices

Entry-level or low-skill wage earners in Wisconsin would see higher paychecks if the state's move to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50 over two years passes. It's a contentious issue that Bill Smith, state director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, says could result in fewer jobs at small employers and higher prices at cash registers....

WisBusiness: Madison Council to Consider Minimum Wage Hike Tonight

The Madison City Council is set to take up a measure tonight to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.75 despite a bill that is now before Gov. Jim Doyle that wouldn't allow cities or local governments to set a minimum wage higher than the state. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz backs the increase. Doyle wouldn't say whether he would...

Trachte: Welcomes Engineering Technicians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Kelly Churchill Trachte Building Systems, Inc. 800-356-5824 www.trachte.com tbs@trachte.com SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin, March 17, 2004 – Trachte Building Systems has added three technicians to its engineering department. Jeremy Olson, Kent Nywall, and Sarah Schmidt have accepted engineering technician positions. They each are responsible for generating plans, construction details, and bills of material. They also work with the technical...
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