Business
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
Urban Milwaukee’s Roller Coaster of a Pandemic Experience
A crazy year, but your support has been inspiring. If you haven't joined, here's your chance.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Brewers Franchise Spirals In Value
Now worth $1.2 billion. Players union demands financial records from Brewers, all MLB teams.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Metro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Still at Historic Levels, But Slowing Down
Latest jobs report shows country at 13.3% unemployment, might actually be 16%.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?
Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Claims Slowing Down
Though unemployment is still increasing at an unprecedented rate.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Foxconn Audit Delayed Two Months
Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening
As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.
May 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
