Business
The Worst Governor Ever For Workers?
Six years later, Gov. Scott Walker’s impact on unions, worker rights and jobs.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Is Milwaukee Still Thirsty for Spreenkler?
How Spreenkler channeled the power of creativity, and why its reviving its Meetups.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Gabrielle Barriere
Milwaukee Catching Madison On Startups
Two new venture funds could push this city ahead in startup companies.
Feb 15th, 2017 by John Torinus
Unemployment Law Hurts Workers
Also businesses, communities. Lawmaker seeks override of Walker administration rule.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
No More West Side Food Desert?
Marquette, West Side Partners seek grocery story for neighborhood.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Tom Still
Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Norquist
Bill Would Take Jobs From State Workers
GOP bill changes local labor deals, could give construction jobs to non-residents.
Jan 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
