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State’s Job Market on the Rise
WPF study finds higher-paying, higher skill jobs increasing though lower-paying jobs declining.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Alana Watson
Why Raise the Minimum Wage
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Hemp Proposal Passed By Committee
4-1 vote okays plan for high-end hemp operation in Mitchell Park greenhouse. Next comes full board.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Good News, Bad News on State Budget
Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"
Sep 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Unique Coalition Seeks Sales Tax Hike
County officials, all 19 municipalities, business leaders back plan to net $160 million per year.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State Home Construction Lags Behind Economy
Study says new home construction trails rate of inflation, stalling growth in property taxes.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
County’s Overdose Deaths Up in 2019
At current rate, county would hit highest total of drug fatalities in a decade.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
State Life Expectancy Declines for Second Year
Wisconsin's rate of death due to suicide, drugs, or alcohol has risen steadily since 1999.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
