News from In Business - Wisconsin Caterpillar plants, jobs could be on chopping block

September 24, 2015

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Will Walker's presidential exit benefit
the state?

Now that Gov. Scott Walker has dropped out of the 2016 presidential race, what should his economic priorities be as he returns to Wisconsin facing flagging popularity?

Business Report

> Wisconsin Caterpillar plants, jobs could be on chopping block

> Royle Printing grows with purchase of Fort Atkinson printing operation

> Fitchburg AMC theater gets renovation

> State adds 6,500 manufacturing jobs during past year

> SBA grant will help Wisconsin exporters

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IB Poll

Off the campaign trail and once again free to focus on Wisconsin, what should Gov. Walker's first priority be?

A. Mending fences with the Legislature and the public.

B. Continuing the initiatives he started before his presidential run.

C. Finding a new job anywhere but in Wisconsin.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

What's your strongest impression of this week's GOP presidential debate?