Business
Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin
For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land
Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioLambeau Field Service Workers Seek Union
A National Labor Relations Board-supervised election will be held on Sunday.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioAre Robots Taking Wisconsin Jobs?
Not quite, new research shows. Companies adding robots more likely to add more jobs.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioKohl’s President Leaves After 8 Months On Job
Net sales fell 5.2% year-over-year in latest quarter. CEO remains.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Temporarily Closes Riverwest Dollar General
Citing litter, neighborhood complaints and failure to comply with a plan of operation.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Sophie BolichGE HealthCare Consolidating Wisconsin Operations in Waukesha
Locations in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa with 1,000 workers will be moved in phases.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Would Clearly Define Gig Workers As Contractors, Not Employees
Proposal would affect drivers for services Uber, Lyft, DoorDash. Conflict with Biden's proposal.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioKenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules
Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Businesswoman Has 45 Days To Return Federal Funds
Cynthia Brown was awarded $3 million in diverse business program, now the state is asking questions.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio