Metalcraft extends layoff of 325 workers: Metalcraft of Mayville Inc. has informed state of Wisconsin officials that it will extend the layoff of 244 employees in Mayville and 81 workers in West Bend. Rumors tough on Mercury workers: Employees at Mercury Marine are starting summer with uncertainty about the boating industry and their future. Repaying Wiconsin debt to take larger share of revenue: Repaying the state’s debt will take a greater share of Wisconsin’s revenue in the coming years. Ban smoking in casinos, legislator says: State Rep. Dean Kaufert claims the statewide smoking ban that’s going into effect in July 2010 is flawed because it excludes Native American casinos.
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