Economy
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Dane County project helps Latinas in Wisconsin save for retirement despite low wages
Centro Hispano of Dane County’s Latina Savings Project aims to increase financial wealth for Latinas across the nation.
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Soy sauce maker planning $800M expansion in Jefferson County
Soy sauce manufacturer Kikkoman Foods is planning an $800 million expansion in Wisconsin that could create 83 new jobs over the next 12 years.
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Rents in Wisconsin — specifically Milwaukee — among the fastest rising in the nation
An analysis from Rent.com found Wisconsin and the greater Milwaukee area have some of the fastest-growing rents in the nation.
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At a 180-year-old farm equipment manufacturer, dreams of steady employment now ‘a fairy tale’
The Case tractor factory in Mount Pleasant has cut about a third of its workforce. The United Auto Workers local that represents workers there has been informed more cuts are coming.
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Palermo’s Pizza set to build new manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee
Palermo’s Pizza plans to build a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the village of West Milwaukee, the company announced Monday.
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Property owners look to cash in during the RNC in Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention, which will take place July 15-18, is expected to draw 50,000 visitors to the city. Hotels from Janesville to Sheboygan to Madison will likely be booked solid.
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Investigation into China’s unfair trade practices supports Wisconsin shipbuilding
A new federal investigation into China’s alleged unfair shipbuilding practices is the first step toward standing up to China and protecting the industry in Wisconsin.
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Report: Wisconsin’s debt is lowest in at least 25 years
The reduction in debt could allow the state to borrow money to fund infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and buildings. It also helps the state improve its credit rating so it can borrow at lower interest rates.
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Federal funds help push Green Bay affordable housing project past finish line
Senior Advisor to the President Tom Perez visited the development to see those federal funds in action.
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Town closes on $17M deal to secure ferry service to Madeline Island
A Lake Superior Island town has closed on a roughly $17 million deal to buy the assets of the Madeline Island Ferry Line that connects residents to the mainland in northern Wisconsin.