Economy
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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.
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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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City of Monona imposes 180-day vape shop moratorium to address underage vaping
Last month, the City of Monona issued a 180-day vape shop moratorium. The city’s administrator joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to explain how area officials are monitoring area vape shops and studying the health effects of vaping.
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Milwaukee receives $2.1M from HUD for affordable housing
Milwaukee received $2.1 million in federal funds Wednesday to increase the amount of affordable housing options across the city.
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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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Republican National Convention to build on Milwaukee’s growing visibility, tourism leader says
The economic impact was the No. 1 reason for hosting the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee, according to tourism leader Peggy Williams-Smith.
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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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After foster care: Young adults face barriers finding permanent housing in Wisconsin
A Madison-based group is trying to open temporary housing for children in Dane County aging out of the foster care system, offering them support they often lose upon turning 18.