Business

Kohl’s Rejects Bid to Take Over Board

Kohl’s Rejects Bid to Take Over Board

Stock rises as investors group pushing for company changes fails to take control of board.

Murphy’s Law: $15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
Murphy’s Law

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers

38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.

Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

Colectivo Workers Petition for Union Election

NLRB election would determine whether Colectivo Coffee workers get a union.

Op Ed: Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax
Op Ed

Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax

It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.

Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage

Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage

Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.

Koss Family, Insiders Get Rich On Stock Jump

Koss Family, Insiders Get Rich On Stock Jump

Company insiders cash in on Wall Street feud. And the Journal Sentinel's huge error.

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.

Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues

Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues

DWD still not requiring work search for unemployment insurance claims.

Harley Revenue Down 24% in 2020

Harley Revenue Down 24% in 2020

Four straight quarters of losses. Company releases plan to revamp sales.

Murphy’s Law: Robin Vos Will Solve Foxconn Fiasco
Murphy’s Law

Robin Vos Will Solve Foxconn Fiasco

Assembly Speaker has toured the plant and Foxconn is definitely, probably manufacturing… something.

State Call Center Confuses Unemployed

State Call Center Confuses Unemployed

Jobless people say DWD call center gives incorrect, contradictory information.