Economics

• UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse

  Sep 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer

  Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.

• Murphy’s Law

  Foxconn Deal Is Still Costing Taxpayers

  Jul 6th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy

  6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising.

• Data Wonk

  Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?

  Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson

  75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.

• GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

  Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn

  They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

• Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy

  Feb 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson

  $14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.

• The State of Politics

  Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions

  Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters

  Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?

• Murphy’s Law

  The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus

  Dec 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy

  Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?

• Data Wonk

  Should Wisconsin Adopt a Flat Tax?

  Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson

  Republicans are pushing this. Is it a good idea?

• Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High

  Nov 30th, 2022 by Jenny Peek

  Report finds trend across Wisconsin partly due to state limits on local property taxes.

• State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!

  Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn

  Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.

• Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

  Nov 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson

  Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.

• Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Is At Lowest Point in 20 Years

  Oct 19th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick

  WPF report finds that it has resulted in a decline in spending on education, other items. State ranks 24th in nation.