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Data Wonk: Testing Walker’s Jobs Theory
Data Wonk

Testing Walker’s Jobs Theory

He’s embraced a low-taxes approach used by other states, which has been a failure.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Maggie Bryde
NEWaukeean of the Week

Maggie Bryde

"In five years, I’d like to think that I wouldn’t have to convince people how great this city is – it will just be undeniable."

Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers

Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers

City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.

Data Wonk: The Walker Economic Record
Data Wonk

The Walker Economic Record

Crunching the numbers: How has Wisconsin’s economy fared in his first four years?

City Business: MilwaukeeHome
City Business

MilwaukeeHome

Melissa Thornton has built a business and sold merchandise by proving how much Milwaukeeans love their home town.

State Subsidizes Company With Safety Violations

State Subsidizes Company With Safety Violations

Ashley Furniture gets $6.7 million from job agency, has federal fines for more than 1,000 worker injuries.

Data Wonk: Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Data Wonk

Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?

Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.

Op-Ed: Why I Support the Streetcar
Op-Ed

Why I Support the Streetcar

Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.

Avenue of Entrepreneurs

Avenue of Entrepreneurs

A new chocolate company is among the small businesses attracted to Lisbon Avenue.

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.

Data Wonk: Does Walker Have Losing Strategy for Global Warming?
Data Wonk

Does Walker Have Losing Strategy for Global Warming?

States that are unfriendly to new technologies confronting the problem could be economic losers.

Media: State Is a Leader in Women Workers
Media

State Is a Leader in Women Workers

New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.