Economy
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A Teamster speech at Milwaukee’s RNC hints at shifting union tides in Wisconsin
When Teamsters President Sean O’Brien on Monday night became the first person from his union to ever take the stage at a Republican National Convention, he made a sharp pro-union statement in a state roiled in recent years by anti-union policy shifts.
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Harley-Davidson to receive $89M federal funding for electric motorcycles
Harley-Davidson, Wisconsin’s iconic motorcycle maker, will receive an $89 million grant to expand a manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania for electric motorcycle production.
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Wisconsin housing permitting isn’t moving fast enough to make homes more affordable
The pace of housing permits being issued in Wisconsin has declined slightly over the last two years, and a growing share of permits were for multi-family units while single-family permitting has been relatively stagnant.
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Ripon hopes to leverage history as GOP birthplace to attract visitors during RNC
A small Wisconsin town known for being the birthplace of the Republican Party hopes to lean into its history to help attract visitors during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week.
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The Brillion News celebrates 130 years of community coverage
In a climate where newspapers are closing at a rate of about two a week, one Wisconsin paper is celebrating 130 years of community news coverage.
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Act 10 faces another legal challenge. This time, it might stick.
Last week, a Dane County judge ruled that Wisconsin’s law that limits collective bargaining rights for certain public employees violates the equal protection guarantees in the state Constitution.
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Marshfield Clinic system, Sanford Health announce plans to combine
After a previous merger with Essentia Health was called off, Marshfield Clinic Health System announced plans to combine with Sanford Health — the largest rural health system in the United States.
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Wisconsin farm group offers help hiring foreign workers amid labor shortage
Wisconsin Farm Bureau members can get help navigating the H-2A visa program for seasonal farm workers. But some farm leaders say a more permanent workforce is needed.
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Joint Finance Committee releases aid for communities losing 2-year UW schools
The state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved releasing $20 million to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for a grant program to assist communities in redeveloping shuttered campuses.
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Superior businesses brace for billion-dollar Blatnik Bridge replacement
All that road work affects more than just vehicles. On the Superior side in particular are numerous businesses directly in the line of traffic.