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Data Wonk: Is Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?
Data Wonk

Is Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?

Liberal and conservatives adamantly disagree. What does the data show?

City Business: Refuge Smoothie Café
City Business

Refuge Smoothie Café

Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.

Data Wonk: The Milwaukee Advantage
Data Wonk

The Milwaukee Advantage

Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?

Bridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business

Bridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business

Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Michael Hostad
NEWaukeean of the Week

Michael Hostad

"It's very easy to get connected which is especially helpful for those looking to advance a career or conduct business."

Data Wonk: Will New EPA Rules Hurt Wisconsin’s Economy?
Data Wonk

Will New EPA Rules Hurt Wisconsin’s Economy?

Looking at the impact of efforts to combat global warming.

Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Current and former workers demand full time jobs and higher pay.

Op-Ed: The Real Scoop on the Skills Shortage
Op-Ed

The Real Scoop on the Skills Shortage

Hard technical skills aren’t lacking but soft skills are. And the focus should be on small businesses.

The Last Train from Talgo

The Last Train from Talgo

Talgo moved its last trains from Milwaukee last night, ending this city’s dream of becoming a hub for state-of-the-art rail transit.

Data Wonk: Walker’s Record on Unemployment
Data Wonk

Walker’s Record on Unemployment

Wisconsin has had less success reducing unemployment than surrounding states. Why?

Business: The Return of Flying Car
Business

The Return of Flying Car

What will be featured at next month’s third annual showcase of technology and innovation.

Plenty of Horne: Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
Plenty of Horne

Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?

The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.