Business

• Murphy’s Law

  CEO Pay Has Risen 940% Since 1978

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

  While average worker pay rose only 12%, new study finds.

• Murphy’s Law

  Why the Journal Sentinel Won’t Die

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

  And why it may not matter to news readers.

• Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Alana Watson

  Milwaukee and Quebec provincial government leaders exploring agreement to grow international trade.

• Internship Program Launches Tech Careers

  Aug 9th, 2019 by Amanda Parrish

  Helps low-incomes people get data analysis, product management or web development jobs

• Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time

  Aug 8th, 2019 by Corri Hess

  Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.

• Examining the Dark-Store Loophole

  Aug 7th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin

  Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.

• Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost

  Aug 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin

  New analysis shows the cost to taxpayers per job outweighs the return.

• Eyes on Milwaukee

  Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move

  Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.

• Data Wonk

  Do Stock Buybacks Depress Worker Pay?

  Jul 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  Money spent on buybacks could be used to hike worker pay.

• Harley 2nd Quarter Earnings Down 19%

  Jul 24th, 2019 by Brady Carlson

  Motorcycle maker says it expects $100 million in tariff costs for entire year.

• State’s Exports Down in 2019

  Jul 23rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan

  But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.

• Data Wonk

  High CEO Pay Due to Stock Buybacks?

  Jul 17th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson

  It’s definitely one cause. It may also make the American economy less productive.