Economics
How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Job Growth Cools in Wisconsin
Manufacturing employment down, retirees decrease total state workforce.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
How Wisconsin’s Taxes Turned More Regressive
It was supposed to make Wisconsin's economy better. Did it?
Jun 25th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
County Wants To Boost Small Business, Commercial Corridors
County planning program directing funding to brick-and-mortar businesses and commercial corridor development.
May 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Marquette Poll Identifies Just How Unpopular Trump’s Tariffs and Musk Are
Majority of adults still favor deporting immigrants in the country illegally.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Touts ‘Small Business Boom’ In Visit to Milwaukee
President hails record rise in Black-owned businesses in speech at WI Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
State’s Job Surge Continues in September
Number of jobs in Wisconsin set a new record for third month in a row.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse
Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.
Sep 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Deal Is Still Costing Taxpayers
6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?
75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy
$14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
