Business
State Gave $472 Million in Business Tax Credits
Hand-outs to Amazon, Kohls, Quadgraphics and 16 other companies bleed state treasury.
Aug 18th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutWhere Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyBrady Street Store Dragonfly Will Close
Annette French's vintage clothing shop had operated there for 16 years.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Michael HorneAnti-Trade Movement Will Hurt State
Wisconsin is a net exporter of products, yet Trump, Clinton, Feingold oppose global trade pacts.
Aug 10th, 2016 by John TorinusCorporations Pour Money Into State Politics
They spend nearly $300,000 in first four months of 2016 to elect favored candidates.
Aug 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWorkers Recovering From Cargill Inc.’s Shutdown
Menomonee Valley company’s closing displaced some 600 workers, who seek other training.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGood News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John TorinusBlack Husky Brewing Opens
See inside the new Riverwest brewery.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneHow Does Milwaukee’s Small Business Scene Compare Nationally?
It's a great place for women to start businesses, but terrible for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Odysseas PapadimitriouWisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off
More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.
Jul 27th, 2016 by John TorinusThe King of Subprime Lending
How Bucks owner Wes Edens makes millions off troubled homeowners.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyBlack Swan Floats Downstream
The banquet hall on the Milwaukee River will move from Grafton to the Third Ward.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne