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GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda

GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda

WMC reveals that surprise legislative session seeks to override Evers veto of bill slashing unemployment benefits.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Wants a New Subsidy?
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Wants a New Subsidy?

Deal to build electric cars for Fisker may depend on yet another taxpayer giveaway.

Op Ed: Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery
Op Ed

Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery

Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.

Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building

Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building

Former home of the Jazz Oasis also getting a mural by local artist Tia Richardson.

Op Ed: UW System Bolsters State Workforce
Op Ed

UW System Bolsters State Workforce

Investments in UW System will support Wisconsin's workforce needs.

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

Unions Seek $15 Wage for All Janitors

They want $15 starting wage, uniform standards for all janitors, sanitation workers in the county.

Murphy’s Law: The Remarkable Growth Of The GMC
Murphy’s Law

The Remarkable Growth Of The GMC

Julia Taylor grew the budget and staff and grants. But what exactly was accomplished?

Still Fighting for $15

Still Fighting for $15

It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.

‘We Aren’t Lazy People’

‘We Aren’t Lazy People’

Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.

State Labor Market Presents New Challenges

State Labor Market Presents New Challenges

There's no worker shortage and many jobs' wages are too low, economists say.

The State of Politics: Evers Bets More Gaming Means Jobs
The State of Politics

Evers Bets More Gaming Means Jobs

Illinois, Iowa and Michigan now allow online sports betting. Wisconsin may join them.

Evers Vetoes Bill to Help Paper Mills

Evers Vetoes Bill to Help Paper Mills

A 'gut punch,' Republican says. Using federal pandemic aid could be prohibited, Evers says.