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Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio41% of Milwaukee Workers Have ‘Bad’ Jobs
Study: 100,000 workers in city earn less than $15 per hour, often with no health coverage.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Bruce MurphyState Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?
Rise in layoffs so far in 2023. But unemployment in Wisconsin still near historic low.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioUpstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion
Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSome Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFederal Inflation Reduction Act Could Add 24,000 Jobs in Wisconsin
While helping state grow its renewable energy, new report finds.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Tourism Recovery A National Leader
But multiple sectors still below pre-pandemic levels.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft
Company is alleged to be altering time sheets.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioState Sees Increase in New Businesses
500 new businesses per month since summer 2020. Why the rise?
Feb 9th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs
Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Union Membership the Lowest Since 1989
Dropping from about 21% of Wisconsin's workforce to just over 7%.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio