Business
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Wisconsin pension fund now includes bitcoin
Wisconsin’s pension fund has added bitcoin to it’s balance sheets, buying more than $160 million worth of shares in two newly approved funds earlier this year.
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Wisconsin wants to grow into a video game industry leader
With the rise of remote work, leaders in Wisconsin’s burgeoning video game industry are making a push to have the state become a respected hub that boasts the same level of talent as coastal tech hotspots.
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Harley-Davidson will move employees to historic Milwaukee headquarters
The company’s executives said the move would improve efficiency and reduce costs. LiveWire’s revenue fell 39 percent in the first quarter compared to a year ago, despite selling more bikes this year.
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Oshkosh Arena listed for sale after years of local controversies
The Oshkosh Arena — home of the Milwaukee Bucks’ G-League team — is for sale, and local officials hope the facility finds a second life under new ownership.
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Madison restaurant owner faces felony charges alleging food stamp fraud
The owner of a Madison restaurant wasn’t authorized to have a food assistance card. Yet, he called the state thousands of times to ask about balances on hundreds of different FoodShare cards, prosecutors allege.
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State appeals court upholds ruling that DNR lacks broad authority to regulate PFAS
In a 2-1 decision Wednesday, a three-judge panel said policy changes by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to address PFAS are unlawfully adopted rules that can’t be enforced.
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New children’s museum aims to be catalyst for revitalizing downtown Wausau
A new children’s museum at the site of the former Wausau Center mall is hoping to offer more than an opportunity for kids to expand their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math.
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American Girl closing Middleton headquarters
About 30 people are expected to lose their jobs when the Middleton office closes in late spring.
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Racine-based Rogan’s Shoes sold to national retailer
Racine-based Rogan’s Shoes has been sold to one of the nation’s biggest family footwear retailers.
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Johnson Controls employees sue company for thousands of dollars in unpaid commissions
At least 10 Johnson Controls employees have sued the company, alleging they’re owed thousands of dollars in unpaid commissions.