Business
Should Retail Companies Get Subsidies?
Many retail employees make so little they qualify for government assistance
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
New Tax Auditors Target Out-Of-State Firms
Including many firms whose accounts have never been scrutinized before.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Steven Walters
Jobs Lacking After State Subsidy of Kohl’s
After qualifying for up to $62.5 million in state taxpayer subsidies, the retail giant is falling short of creating jobs and making capital investments
Sep 21st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall and Tara Golshan, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
BBC Lighting
Since the 1970s, the little-noticed store has been a top local supplier of home and business lighting.
Sep 17th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
3rd Ward Jewelry Offers Unique Wares
UWM arts major opened a shop selling beautiful art jewelry just a year after graduating.
Sep 14th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Minority Women-Owned Firms Rise 97%
State still ranks low in entrepreneurship but new firms by women and minority owners soar.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Should City Approve Subsidy for Bucks Arena?
The costs keep rising. And the benefits seem iffy.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Pat Small
Will Milwaukee Company Transform Vodka Business?
Griffon Vault Vodka is winning fans for convenience and awards for its taste.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Helen Koth
Port Director Paul Vornholt’s Surprising Success
Criticized as "unqualified" and a "patronage appointment," Vornholt has pleased even his critics.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
The Twisted Tale of Talgo
Settlement forces state to pay more for trains it didn’t get, leaving it with slower Amtrak trains.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Tax Cuts Do Little to Spur Job Growth
Cuts skewed toward wealthy and haven't created jobs, statistics show.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
