Business
Downtown Janitors Secure Wage Increases
Wages were a top priority when contract negotiations began in June.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program
Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Approves ‘Vision Zero’ Strategy To End Traffic Deaths
Milwaukee County commits to seeking zero deaths by 2037. Plus: board approves opioid programs, new county attorney and support for manufacturing company.
Aug 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
For Working People, The RNC Was A Headache
Security perimeter and bus detours made it harder and more expensive getting to work.
Jul 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
RNC Host Says Visitors, Locals Need To Spread Across Downtown
"It's quieter than I would like it to be," says host committee COO. MMAC encourages long-term view.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Harley-Davidson Gets $89 Million Federal Grant for Electric Motorcycles
Part of huge federal investment in helping manufacturing while pursuing climate goals.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Will Drop Private Security Licensing Requirement
New city attorney throws in towel on lawsuit, but vows to provide council with long-term solution.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Beloit Company Plans Move to St. Francis
Advanced manufacturer, Lean Design Werks, would clean up polluted property with state and county aid and relocate.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Businesses Closing During RNC
Whether in protest or by necessity, many shutdowns during convention, July 15-18.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Company Sees Stock Double Amid Meme Stock Craze
Koss stock up 270% since May 1, 100% Wednesday. At least two executives cash in.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Tool Sued For Allegedly Using Forced Prison Labor
Supplier allegedly exploited and forced prisoners to do 'grueling work' under 'humiliating and dehumanizing' conditions
Jun 28th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
