Business

Op Ed: Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
Op Ed

Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses

His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.

License Issues Close South Side Bars

License Issues Close South Side Bars

35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.

Campaign Cash: Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Campaign Cash

Kwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support

Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.

Photo Gallery: Port Unloads 5,000 Tons of Steel
Photo Gallery

Port Unloads 5,000 Tons of Steel

Yep, Port Milwaukee is very busy, as our photos attest.

Murphy’s Law: We Energies Embraces Solar Power
Murphy’s Law

We Energies Embraces Solar Power

State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses

Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.

Business: How Rockwell Became More Female Friendly
Business

How Rockwell Became More Female Friendly

Company offered classes to all employees on white male "bias and privilege."

Campaign Cash: Walker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing
Campaign Cash

Walker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing

ALEC-developed bills reduce training requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, others.

Op Ed: Buyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea
Op Ed

Buyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea

Better for the company long term if Rockwell rejects takeover bid by Emerson Electric.

Op Ed: Corporate Giants Funding Startups
Op Ed

Corporate Giants Funding Startups

NM and Aurora each pledge $5 million for early stage investments, could have big impact.

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.

Data Wonk: The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
Data Wonk

The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery

How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?