Economy
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Wisconsin boot maker’s new factory in Marshfield will help company expand
A $14.5 million new factory will allow Weinbrenner Shoe Company to expand its operations in central Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee to use $15M federal grant to place more EV charging stations across city
The city of Milwaukee will build more than 50 electric vehicle charging stations across the city after receiving a nearly $15 million federal grant.
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Wisconsin perfume expert shares her thoughts on Miller High Life’s ‘Dive Bar-Fume’
Milwaukee-based beer company Miller High Life decided to try its hand at something new this holiday season when it announced the creation of a signature cologne.
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Crane manufacturer must pay $42.6M for Clean Air Act violations
A diesel mobile crane manufacturer in Manitowoc has reached a $42.6 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency over Clean Air Act violations.
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Enbridge, state regulators face scrutiny over Jefferson County oil spill
State regulators say nearby wells and waterways have so far not been impacted by around 70,000 gallons of oil that spilled from Enbridge’s system in Jefferson County as the company and regulators face scrutiny over their response.
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Not covered: Insurers add PFAS exclusions to commercial liability policies
Wisconsin businesses and farms have been notified their insurance will not pay for any injury or property damage tied to PFAS contamination.
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Plan to move Green Bay coal piles in jeopardy after county vote
A plan to move coal piles out of downtown Green Bay is in jeopardy following a vote by the Brown County Board of Supervisors Wednesday night.
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A declining forest products industry threatens Wisconsin’s woodlands
Wisconsin’s forests are facing numerous threats, including climate change, invasive species and a decline in the logging industry, which can help spur new forest growth.
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Superior students get real-world experience in manufacturing
Spartan Manufacturing is an enterprise at Superior High School that contracts with local companies to produce a variety of products while teaching students valuable skills in the process.
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Audit finds reclamation programs are struggling to oversee nonmetallic mines
More than half of nonmetallic mine reclamation programs audited in the past five years are out of compliance due in large part to staff turnover, according to state environmental regulators.