Business
Meet the Pandemic Profiteers
Menard, Hendricks, Kohler among top 100 plutocrats getting richer during pandemic.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Bruce MurphyEmployers Face Worker Shortage
Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.
Mar 21st, 2021 by John Torinus$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers
Researchers say the minimum wage in Wisconsin can be doubled without job losses.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerState Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement
In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioCocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly
State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham KilmerFoxconn Could Invest $13 Billion
$3 billion more than original promised investment. But only if it decides to build electric cars. Which looks iffy.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers
Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUnemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioState Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioVaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioPay What You Can For Fresh Produce
At Greater Good(s) MKE, 5205 W. North Ave., some pay less, some more than listed price.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service