Economy
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Shawano County mill reopens, easing strain on timber processing across the Northwoods
A mill in Shawano County that closed a year ago is set to reopen as the first chip mill in the U.S. purchased by a logger co-op.
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Most Wisconsin wetlands would lack federal protection under EPA’s proposed rule
Only 13 percent of Wisconsin’s wetlands would fall under federal protection under proposed changes to the “waters of the United States” rule unveiled last month, but most would still be protected under state law.
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Broad majority of Wisconsin bank CEOs believe economy is ‘good’ — but none say it’s ‘excellent’
A broad majority of Wisconsin banking executives believe the state economy is strong, but enthusiasm is down compared to past surveys. That’s according to a new end-of-the-year survey from the […]
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Former PSC chair to become president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility business
It’s the latest example of what utility watchdogs call a “revolving door” in Wisconsin and nationwide, where former regulators take jobs at companies they regulated during their time in public service.
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As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1B on shuttered power plants
Obsolete power plants continue to cost ratepayers. Now, the push to generate unprecedented amounts of electricity for data centers risks creating another $1 billion in “stranded assets.”
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WHEDA head explains why housing is so expensive in Wisconsin and how to build more
The city of Green Bay recently loosened zoning regulations on residential neighborhoods. Wisconsin’s top housing official hopes other communities will follow its lead.
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How rising property taxes in Wisconsin could shape the midterm elections
Both political parties blame each other for Wisconsin property tax bills rising in 2025.
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Wisconsin dairy farm sued by EEOC for discrimination, sexual harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Wisconsin dairy farm for national origin discrimination and sexual harassment, the EEOC announced earlier this week.
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Unemployment is at a 4-year high nationwide. What’s happening in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin’s aging population and large agriculture sector complicate the picture of how the labor market is doing, says UW-La Crosse economist Marissa Eckrote-Nordland.
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Wisconsin DOJ settles consumer complaint with Menards
Menards will pay $750,000 to the State of Wisconsin as part of a multistate consumer protection settlement, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wednesday.










