Business
Foxconn Could Invest $13 Billion
$3 billion more than original promised investment. But only if it decides to build electric cars. Which looks iffy.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers
Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pay What You Can For Fresh Produce
At Greater Good(s) MKE, 5205 W. North Ave., some pay less, some more than listed price.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Activist Investors Continue to Bash Kohl’s
Performing 'just slightly better than the worst companies in retail’.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fiserv Had ‘Most Overpaid’ CEO
Jeffery Yabuki was 15th most overpaid CEO in 2020, study finds, making 428 times the average worker.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Trump’s Dismal Record on the Economy
The data shows the worst performance of any president since World War II.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project
Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Uline Workers Suffer Higher COVID-19 Rates
Owners and Trump donors the Uihleins have downplayed pandemic, worker complaints.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
