Business

Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business

Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business

Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.

Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief

Crowley Leads Coalition For COVID-19 Relief

With no relief in sight, economic disaster could await Milwaukee and the rest of the country.

GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers

GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers

Vos says waiting period and work search requirements will return next year.

Op Ed: Biden Needs Some Business Experts
Op Ed

Biden Needs Some Business Experts

Pandemic undercuts economic rebound. President-elect needs expertise in job creation.

Audit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix

Audit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix

WEDC wrongly allows tax credits to be awarded for work done outside state, Legislative Audit Bureau says.

Many Companies Face Worker Shortage

Many Companies Face Worker Shortage

Cities like Milwaukee have simultaneous problem of unemployment and unfilled jobs.

Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union

Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union

Cafe's employees will know by next week the results of their union election.

Back in the News: Residents Outraged by Foxconn Fiasco
Back in the News

Residents Outraged by Foxconn Fiasco

Many forced to relocate from Mount Pleasant. And Foxconn faces a $34.6 million ransomware demand.

Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row

Job Growth Down Five Months in a Row

The national unemployment rate in November was 6.7%

Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs

Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs

The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.

Extended Unemployment Payments Begin This Week

Extended Unemployment Payments Begin This Week

Extended Benefits payments going to those that exhausted all other forms of unemployment assistance.