Business
Legislature Must Act for Unemployed
Some have waited 15 weeks to get unemployment compensation; state law must to be reformed.
Aug 9th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program An Award Finalist
Finalist for the Chase Economic Development provides a 14-week training program for entrepreneurs.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Emma Brauer
Concert Venues Seeking COVID-19 Relief
Some independent venues say they can't last another six months.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
County Grapples With 5G Infrastructure in Parks
State legislation has tied the county's hands over regulation of telecommunications infrastructure.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett Disappointed Biden Won’t Attend DNC
The biggest party in Democratic politics may be nothing more than a local get-together.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Living Day to Day as an Essential Worker
They're still concerned for safety, just trying to get by.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Baldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies
Legislation would direct federal funds to transitional jobs programs.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
What Happened At Comet Cafe?
Former employees say it was closed because of union organizing effort. Owners say it was simply financial.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Pandemic Hitting Low-Wage Workers Hardest
Low-wage workers are more likely to lose their job and get the virus.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex
The best way to begin the recovery, is to suppress the virus, WEDC Director says.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Unemployment Claims Rising
Extended unemployment insurance ends this week.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
