Business

New Tavern Proposed For Roosevelt Grove

New Tavern Proposed For Roosevelt Grove

Harmony Cafe is planned near intersection of Capitol Dr. and Fond du Lac Ave.

Gary’s Pet Jungle is Closing

Gary’s Pet Jungle is Closing

Owner of longtime pet store will retire. Closing date to come.

Inflation Has Declined, But Not Stamped Out, Fed Reserve Official Says

Inflation Has Declined, But Not Stamped Out, Fed Reserve Official Says

His speech to Wisconsin business executives says interest rates are likely near peak.

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.

WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year

WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year

Microsoft deal, biotech project among high points in 2023 for state agency.

Planned Parenthood Workers Unionizing

Planned Parenthood Workers Unionizing

More than 100 workers organizing union in Wisconsin.

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.

Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Wisconsin Reaches New Job Record, Unemployment Remains Low

Unemployment rate, labor force participation both beat national benchmarks.

Workers At Starbucks on Marquette Campus Demand a Union

Workers At Starbucks on Marquette Campus Demand a Union

It's the first Starbucks in city of Milwaukee to organize a union.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’

Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?

Data Wonk: Why Voters Are Pessimistic About Economy
Data Wonk

Why Voters Are Pessimistic About Economy

The economic data for state and U.S. is very positive. So why is it viewed so negatively?