Business
Wisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWill Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinShould State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonIs Milwaukee Still Thirsty for Spreenkler?
How Spreenkler channeled the power of creativity, and why its reviving its Meetups.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereMilwaukee Catching Madison On Startups
Two new venture funds could push this city ahead in startup companies.
Feb 15th, 2017 by John TorinusUnemployment Law Hurts Workers
Also businesses, communities. Lawmaker seeks override of Walker administration rule.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachNo More West Side Food Desert?
Marquette, West Side Partners seek grocery story for neighborhood.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Licenses Hurt Entrepreneurs
Too many occupational licenses required, creating barriers to startup businesses.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Tom StillTrump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John NorquistBill Would Take Jobs From State Workers
GOP bill changes local labor deals, could give construction jobs to non-residents.
Jan 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Janis RinghandGlorioso’s Will Expand on Brady
Its old store will become cooking school, demonstration kitchen and more.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Michael HorneMost States Hike Minimum Wage
Wisconsin is among 24 states that have kept it at $7.25 an hour.
Jan 5th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius