Business
Why We Need the WEDC
Yes, the state jobs agency has made mistakes, but has great value and simply needs retuning.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by John TorinusBucks Bailout Gets Even Bigger
And the proportion paid by local taxpayers keeps rising, which the Journal Sentinel still doesn't report.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Bruce MurphyState Jobs Agency Not Serving Northern Wisconsin?
High unemployment counties get little help and the main project has generated just 40 of 665 promised jobs.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Madeleine Behr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHow to Fill Those Empty Storefronts
Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.
May 19th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneWe Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyMagneTag
Finally no more cheating. A new game created by local inventors has magnet-embedded foam weapons will record every successful hit.
May 14th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreWisconsin’s Economy Still Needs Help
The business climate has improved under Walker but state still lacks a coherent vision of the future.
May 13th, 2015 by John TorinusValley of Death Hurts Startup Businesses
State could help with WHEDA funding. Why not try it on a pilot basis?
May 11th, 2015 by John TorinusWorkers Comp Reform Could Help Business, Unions
It could also help the state budget. So why haven't Republicans embraced the idea?
May 5th, 2015 by John TorinusMMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyRepublicans Target Utility Fighter CUB
Proposal would kill funding for Citizen’s Utility Board, which advocates for consumers.
May 4th, 2015 by Steven WaltersWe Want a New Arena!
Bradley Center rally organized by MMAC featured five speakers touting the benefits of building a taxpayer-subsidized NBA arena.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne