Business

State’s Job Market on the Rise

State’s Job Market on the Rise

WPF study finds higher-paying, higher skill jobs increasing though lower-paying jobs declining.

New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June

New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June

But company, state vague on details, number of jobs to move from Denver.

Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth

Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth

Study finds targeted subsidies more likely to diminish rather than enhance state’s economic prosperity.

Data Wonk: Why Raise the Minimum Wage
Data Wonk

Why Raise the Minimum Wage

The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.

The State of Politics: New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
The State of Politics

New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis

Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.

Why Marathon Machines Moved Here

Why Marathon Machines Moved Here

After years in Silicon Valley, Glenn Reid brought his innovative startup business to Milwaukee.

Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel

Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel

Gannett merges with GateHouse, more staff cuts for Milwaukee newspaper likely.

Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders

Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders

Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.

The Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black

The Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black

Entrepreneur Bradley Thurman is 70 years young, with a unique cafe.

Can The Midwest Be An Innovator?

Can The Midwest Be An Innovator?

Or are places like Milwaukee too humble to succeed? Expert panel discusses region’s potential.

Op Ed: State Ranks 41st in Internet Speed
Op Ed

State Ranks 41st in Internet Speed

Broadband expansion is badly needed in Wisconsin.

Eyes on Milwaukee: MillerCoors Will Change Name, Add Local Jobs
Eyes on Milwaukee

MillerCoors Will Change Name, Add Local Jobs

In global shakeup Milwaukee a winner over Denver and could gain hundreds of jobs.