Business

Foxconn Deal Doesn’t Reduce Local Government Risk

Foxconn Deal Doesn’t Reduce Local Government Risk

Mount Pleasant and Racine County face big debt burden from upfront costs.

Op Ed: Every Worker Deserves a Safe Workplace
Op Ed

Every Worker Deserves a Safe Workplace

Governor’s budget includes provisions to help workers, enhance workers compensation.

Transportation: MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor
Transportation

MCTS Selects BRT Construction Contractor

The transit system is executing a contract with Zenith Tech, a firm based in Waukesha.

Murphy’s Law: The True Costs of New Foxconn Deal
Murphy’s Law

The True Costs of New Foxconn Deal

Evers new deal is a huge improvement but will still cost taxpayers $523,000 per job.

The State of Politics: All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal
The State of Politics

All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal

Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.

Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff

Harley-Davidson Faces 56% EU Tariff

Company appealing decision. Its CEO warns of 'escalating trade war.'

New Plant Shop Opens in Bronzeville Area

New Plant Shop Opens in Bronzeville Area

Minority-owned Maranta Plant Shop getting customers from Chicago, Madison, Green Bay.

Wisconsin Unemployment at 3.8%

Wisconsin Unemployment at 3.8%

In March 2020 unemployment was 3.2%.

One Store With 25 Entrepreneurs

One Store With 25 Entrepreneurs

Wisconsin Curated Creations, in Mayfair Mall, sells hand-crafted items by local artisans.

Most Small Businesses Survived Pandemic

Most Small Businesses Survived Pandemic

Surveys of state businesses show fewer layoffs, closures than anticipated.

Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order

Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order

4-3 State Supreme Court ruling overthrows October order limiting restaurant and bar capacity.