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Wisconsin, Midwest Rejecting Coal

Wisconsin, Midwest Rejecting Coal

But study finds more “uneconomic” coal-fired plants could still be replaced.

Op Ed: De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact
Op Ed

De-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact

State requirements for nurses, plumbers, CPAs and other jobs could be scrapped.

Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville

Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville

10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Catering Company Wins Business Competition

Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.

Data Wonk: Should Wisconsin Join The Amazon Bidding War?
Data Wonk

Should Wisconsin Join The Amazon Bidding War?

If the Foxconn deal is the new standard, the subsidy for Amazon could reach $10 billion.

Op Ed: The Future of Wisconsin
Op Ed

The Future of Wisconsin

How to position the state economy in a truly global era.

Data Wonk: Can Milwaukee Win The Amazon Challenge?
Data Wonk

Can Milwaukee Win The Amazon Challenge?

If a lower cost of living for employees is a key criteria.

Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future

Apprenticeship Program Builds The Future

MPS youth apprenticeship program serves 250 students this academic year

Data Wonk: Should State Look Beyond Manufacturing?
Data Wonk

Should State Look Beyond Manufacturing?

Rustbelt jobs have steadily declined since 1990. State should look elsewhere for answers.

Campaign Cash: Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout
Campaign Cash

Construction Industry Has Huge Capitol Clout

$11 million political in donations helps get policies to reduce safety measures in buildings.

Wisconsin Budget: 6 Trends Hurting State’s Workers
Wisconsin Budget

6 Trends Hurting State’s Workers

State’s shrinking middle class can’t be reversed unless these trends change.

Op Ed: Foxconn Multiplier Overstates New Jobs
Op Ed

Foxconn Multiplier Overstates New Jobs

The 2.7 economic multiplier is absurdly high. Here’s why.