Business

Rev-Up Milwaukee Helps Entrepreneurs

Rev-Up Milwaukee Helps Entrepreneurs

60 entrepreneurs entered 2018 competition. Group building new-business culture in city.

Murphy’s Law: Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?
Murphy’s Law

Did Business Leaders Fail on Foxconn?

None raised any doubts about a deal that always seemed suspect.

Service Workers Push For Higher Wages

Service Workers Push For Higher Wages

Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Data Wonk: Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?
Data Wonk

Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?

Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who's right?

Op Ed: End Corporate Welfare, Help the People
Op Ed

End Corporate Welfare, Help the People

End giveaways to wealthy and companies that export jobs, lower taxes for middle class.

4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty

4 Forces Causing Foxconn Uncertainty

Even with massive state and local subsidy, wage costs will be too high.

Why Foxconn’s Chinese Style Didn’t Translate

Why Foxconn’s Chinese Style Didn’t Translate

And why a mega-LCD plant was never likely to succeed in America.

Wisconsin Budget: Corporate Handouts Cut State Revenue
Wisconsin Budget

Corporate Handouts Cut State Revenue

Which could make it difficult to fund more spending on schools, UW System and roads.

Back in the News: Foxconn Project in “Chaos”
Back in the News

Foxconn Project in “Chaos”

Foxconn workers, insiders say Racine project is failing in Bloomberg story.

State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits

Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.

Murphy’s Law: The Many Ads of We Energies
Murphy’s Law

The Many Ads of We Energies

They’d rather spend on ads to make the company look good than lower your rates.

Harley-Davidson Earnings Down

Harley-Davidson Earnings Down

Poor results due to Trump tariffs, changing consumer preferences.