Business
State Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter
In line with nation, not as bad as other Great Lakes states from January through March.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hotels, Vendors Laying Off Workers
In Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, including Miller Park and Lambeau Field.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Parks Lost Funding to Bucks Arena
Business leaders promised to seek funding for parks and museums. Where is it?
Jul 7th, 2020 by Patricia Jursik
Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants
Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Congress Extends Small Business Loan Program
Program has been a lifeline for small business owners. But will the President sign it?
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unemployment Rate Drops to 11%
Despite job gains, communities of color continue to have higher than average unemployment rates.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
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
