Economics
Biden Touts ‘Small Business Boom’ In Visit to Milwaukee
President hails record rise in Black-owned businesses in speech at WI Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
State’s Job Surge Continues in September
Number of jobs in Wisconsin set a new record for third month in a row.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse
Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.
Sep 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Deal Is Still Costing Taxpayers
6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?
75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy
$14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions
Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?
Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus
Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?
Dec 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Should Wisconsin Adopt a Flat Tax?
Republicans are pushing this. Is it a good idea?
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High
Report finds trend across Wisconsin partly due to state limits on local property taxes.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
