Business
Ron Johnson a Hero for Small Businesses
His objections push Republicans to add federal tax breaks for small businesses.
Dec 13th, 2017 by John TorinusLicense Issues Close South Side Bars
35 taverns on near South Side lost their licenses since 2012.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceKwik Trip Cashes in on Walker Support
Convenience store chain gave Walker $90,000, got $21 million from state jobs agency.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignPort Unloads 5,000 Tons of Steel
Yep, Port Milwaukee is very busy, as our photos attest.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jack FennimoreWe Energies Embraces Solar Power
State moving away from coal -- but still has a long ways to go.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyGOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Rockwell Became More Female Friendly
Company offered classes to all employees on white male "bias and privilege."
Nov 30th, 2017 by Graham KilmerWalker Signs Koch Bills to Loosen Licensing
ALEC-developed bills reduce training requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, others.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignBuyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea
Better for the company long term if Rockwell rejects takeover bid by Emerson Electric.
Nov 28th, 2017 by John TorinusCorporate Giants Funding Startups
NM and Aurora each pledge $5 million for early stage investments, could have big impact.
Nov 20th, 2017 by John TorinusFoxconn Signing Is a Love Fest
Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Graham KilmerThe Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?
Nov 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson