Joe Schulz covers news in northeastern Wisconsin and statewide business, labor and economic issues for Wisconsin Public Radio.
Joe Schulz
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Federal rule banning noncompete agreements could give Wisconsinites more job mobility
A new federal rule could give Wisconsin workers more mobility in the labor market, but it faces legal challenges from business groups.
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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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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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Green Bay alder will assume office following recount
Joey Prestley can immediately begin serving on city committees. He will be formally sworn in at the next council meeting on May 7.
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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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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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Green Bay City Council candidate won’t concede despite recount confirming loss
Following a recount, a former Green Bay City Council member has not conceded he lost his reelection bid earlier this month.
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UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert partnership lets students study at both schools
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and St. Norbert College are partnering to let students seamlessly study at both schools beginning this fall.
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We Energies, WPS apply for rate hikes for 2025 and 2026
If approved, a typical residential We Energies customer’s electric bills could rise between $10 and $11 per month in 2025 and between $7 and $8 in 2026, the utility estimates.