Economics

Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy

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

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

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

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

Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes

Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes

Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.

Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit

Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit

See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.

MKE County: County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
MKE County

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

Transportation: County BRT Delayed to 2023
Transportation

County BRT Delayed to 2023

Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.

Op-Ed: To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Op-Ed

To Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change

Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.

State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low

State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low

Unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, with more employed than before pandemic.

Data Wonk: Economy Is Booming Under Biden
Data Wonk

Economy Is Booming Under Biden

Economic numbers at historic highs. And Milwaukee doing even better.

Back in the News: State Far Behind on Minimum Wage
Back in the News

State Far Behind on Minimum Wage

30 states have increased the minimum wage, leaving Wisconsin ever further behind.

Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic

Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic

State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.