Business

Op Ed: FIRE Cluster Can Help Grow Economy
Op Ed

FIRE Cluster Can Help Grow Economy

Finance, real estate and insurance businesses are one of our best bets for state prosperity.

Murphy’s Law: Taxpayers Make Bucks, Brewers Rich
Murphy’s Law

Taxpayers Make Bucks, Brewers Rich

Forbes sees huge growth in value of franchises since taxpayer-financed stadiums built.

Wisconsin Budget: State Overtime Rule Could Help Workers
Wisconsin Budget

State Overtime Rule Could Help Workers

State could assure 120,000 employees left behind by federal rule get paid overtime.

Back in the News: Foxconn As High Comedy
Back in the News

Foxconn As High Comedy

Tech publication The Verge tries to figure out what Foxconn is actually doing here. LOL.

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.

Op Ed: Unequal Pay for State’s Women Persists
Op Ed

Unequal Pay for State’s Women Persists

Depending on their race, women earn anywhere from 55% to 78% of what white men earn.

Murphy’s Law: More Doubts About Foxconn Project
Murphy’s Law

More Doubts About Foxconn Project

Compressed gravel base can’t support LCD fabrication plant. So what’s being built?

Opioid Crisis Affecting State Businesses

Opioid Crisis Affecting State Businesses

Survey shows 75% of employers have been impacted by the crisis.

Port Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth

Port Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth

Last year, port had 43 international visits, up 25 percent from 2017.

Op Ed: Is Corruption the New Normal?
Op Ed

Is Corruption the New Normal?

We need more servant leaders, who realize that prioritizing societal good actually creates more profits.

MillerCoors Sues Over Corn Syrup Ads

MillerCoors Sues Over Corn Syrup Ads

Company claims Anheuser-Busch commercials mislead, calling it “fear mongering.”

2019 MANDI Nominee: Lindsay Heights Business Hires Area Residents
2019 MANDI Nominee

Lindsay Heights Business Hires Area Residents

Blue Skies Landscaping, a social enterprise initiated by Walnut Way co-founder, has changed lives.