Business

Op Ed: Where Will Future Jobs Come From?
Op Ed

Where Will Future Jobs Come From?

Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?

Murphy’s Law:  Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers

Why are state customers paying $117 million -- or more -- for unneeded power upgrades?

Murphy’s Law: CEO Pay Has Risen 940% Since 1978
Murphy’s Law

CEO Pay Has Risen 940% Since 1978

While average worker pay rose only 12%, new study finds.

Murphy’s Law: Why the Journal Sentinel Won’t Die
Murphy’s Law

Why the Journal Sentinel Won’t Die

And why it may not matter to news readers.

Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?

Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?

Milwaukee and Quebec provincial government leaders exploring agreement to grow international trade.

Internship Program Launches Tech Careers

Internship Program Launches Tech Careers

Helps low-incomes people get data analysis, product management or web development jobs

Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time

Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time

Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.

Examining the Dark-Store Loophole

Examining the Dark-Store Loophole

Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.

Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost

Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost

New analysis shows the cost to taxpayers per job outweighs the return.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move

Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.

Data Wonk: Do Stock Buybacks Depress Worker Pay?
Data Wonk

Do Stock Buybacks Depress Worker Pay?

Money spent on buybacks could be used to hike worker pay.

Harley 2nd Quarter Earnings Down 19%

Harley 2nd Quarter Earnings Down 19%

Motorcycle maker says it expects $100 million in tariff costs for entire year.