Joe Schulz covers news in northeastern Wisconsin and statewide business, labor and economic issues for Wisconsin Public Radio.
Joe Schulz
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Milwaukee Tool sued for allegedly using Chinese forced prison labor
Milwaukee Tool and its parent company are being sued in federal court for allegedly using forced prison labor from China to manufacture work gloves.Â
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Wisconsin companies join national effort to get more women in the construction industry
Two Wisconsin construction companies are working to bring more women into the field. One hosted an event Thursday to show young girls opportunities in construction.
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Home affordability in Wisconsin hit ‘all-time low’ in May, Realtors association says
A new report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association found that home affordability in May was the worst it’s been since the organization began tracking that metric in 2009.
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2 central Wisconsin towns sued over restrictive wind rules
It’s a case that could have ramifications for the state’s clean energy transition.
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Packers name next president and CEO to replace Mark Murphy
The Green Bay Packers have named long-time team executive Ed Policy as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer.
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Immigrants rights advocates, Madison chamber, say Biden’s actions address state labor shortage
Some Wisconsin business and immigrants rights groups say new executive actions by the Biden Administration on immigration will help address the state’s labor shortage. But they say larger federal immigration reforms are still needed.
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Heavy rains damage roads in northwest Wisconsin
Road repairs are still underway in Bayfield County in northern Wisconsin after a storm dumped several inches of rain on the region, damaging highways and causing flash flooding.
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Green Bay joins statewide effort to inform residents about federal energy savings
The city of Green Bay is joining a statewide effort to inform Wisconsinites about incentives in the federal Inflation Reduction Act that’ll help them save money and protect the environment.
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First heatwave of the summer brings high temps to Wisconsin
The first heatwave of the summer is rolling through Wisconsin, bringing temperatures in the 90s along with it.