Business
State Used Bulk of COVID-19 Relief for Businesses, Farms
New report from WEDC shows how the state spent $13.7 billion in federal and state aid.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?
National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses
Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Allison Winter, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Health Care Workers Demand Hazard Pay
As COVID-19 cases rise again, Democratic bill provides increased pay, paid medical leave.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Tariffs Slam Wisconsin Economy
Bad for companies, workers, consumers — and probably for Trump's reelection chances.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Unemployment at 14.1%
The City of Milwaukee is at 15.3 percent unemployment.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks
Unemployed workers who have exhausted their benefits can apply for an additional 13 weeks of support.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Deadline Today for WEDC Business Grants
As part of pandemic relief, state offering 30,000 grants of $2,500 apiece to small businesses who apply.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Tribes Are Reopening Casinos
After big losses in revenue, many reopening with emphasis on social distancing, requiring masks.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Will Make 10K Ventilators
Partnering with Medtronic, they will be manufactured at Mount Pleasant site.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate at 12%
The state added jobs in May, and saw a slight reduction in unemployment.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
City Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
