Economy
Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’
Dozens of economists and researchers sign letter opposing tax plan.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Should Unemployment Payments be Lower?
Businesses struggling to hire should focus on making their wages more attractive.
May 26th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
“Building the Water-Centric City”
The Milwaukee Water Council is making a name for itself on the international stage, and is holding its sixth annual summit next week at the Pfister Hotel.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Holly Nearman
Warren Avenue home saved — for now
East Side Alderman Nic Kovac met to negotiate a settlement regarding a Warren Avenue house that was to be demolished for parking.
Apr 18th, 2012 by Michael Horne
HMI making waves in city development
Last Wednesday, Historic Milwaukee hosted a discussion focused on plans for the new downtown Marriott, and how it could have been handled differently.
Apr 18th, 2012 by Michael Horne
State of Milwaukee’s economy
Milwaukee's economic health has been ailing during the Great Recession. At "Milwaukee's Economy: Next Step for Growth," panelists discuss possible solutions.
Jan 26th, 2012 by Candace Romano
Ho-Chunk Nation, Beloit officials aim for jobs jackpot
Ho-Chunk Nation and city officials say a 700,000-square-foot casino could bring an estimated 2,000 jobs to Beloit, a city with 11.4 percent unemployment.
Jan 16th, 2012 by Candace Romano
Building urgency
Milwaukee city, county and community leaders gather to define race-related problems and urge action.
Jan 9th, 2012 by Candace Romano
The (future of the) diner on the corner
With the loss of the Michigan Street Diner, metro Milwaukee is left with a dearth of simple lunch counters. What's the key to success?
Jan 2nd, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
SDC seeks answers to Milwaukee’s “poverty problem”
As the recession drags on, poverty in the U.S. - and in the Milwaukee metro - continues to rise. Today, one out of six Wisconsin residents live below the line.
Nov 14th, 2011 by Dan Shafer
by the numbers
CAMPAC restored, private security mostly eliminated, but Abele may veto budget that includes 2.3% tax levy increase.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
