Business
The Secrets of Foxconn
Walker administration won’t release details of massive subsidy until after contract is signed.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyCan WEDC Oversee Foxconn Deal?
State jobs agency has failed for seven years. Can it protect taxpayers and watchdog Foxconn?
Oct 25th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutBill Would Change How Coops Operate
Backed by big donors, agriculture and electric cooperatives and propane dealers.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTaxes Down, But No Impact on Jobs
State has dropped its ranking for taxes and fees, yet trails other states in new jobs.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Tamarine CorneliusProgram Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City
LISC works with city, JP Morgan Chase to jump start businesses in three neighborhoods.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Graham KilmerFoxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Margo KirchnerWisconsin, Midwest Rejecting Coal
But study finds more “uneconomic” coal-fired plants could still be replaced.
Oct 11th, 2017 by Kari Lydersen and Andy Balaskovitz, Energy News NetworkDe-Licensing Bill Could Have Huge Impact
State requirements for nurses, plumbers, CPAs and other jobs could be scrapped.
Oct 4th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutCommunity Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville
10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCatering Company Wins Business Competition
Lisa Kaye Catering took home $11,000 by winning Near West Side Partners' Rev-Up MKE.
Sep 28th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceShould Wisconsin Join The Amazon Bidding War?
If the Foxconn deal is the new standard, the subsidy for Amazon could reach $10 billion.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonThe Future of Wisconsin
How to position the state economy in a truly global era.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Ken Smith