Business

Op Ed: Investing in Our Workforce
Op Ed

Investing in Our Workforce

My Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform package offers hands-on skills and job training.

Op Ed: Lubar Center Accelerates Startups
Op Ed

Lubar Center Accelerates Startups

UWM's entrepreneurship center to be a highly visible hub for region’s startup economy.

Op Ed: Tax Credit Results In Fewer Jobs
Op Ed

Tax Credit Results In Fewer Jobs

GOP gives $300 million tax credit to manufacturers, who trimmed 4,000 jobs in 2016.

Data Wonk: You Dare Not Question Scott Walker
Data Wonk

You Dare Not Question Scott Walker

A Federalist column attacks my conclusion that governors have little impact on the economy.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Allows No License Bakeries
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Allows No License Bakeries

Part of ALEC agenda to reduced licensing requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, etc.

Murphy’s Law: Why Is CEO Pay Still Soaring?
Murphy’s Law

Why Is CEO Pay Still Soaring?

Up 8.5% last year, hitting obscene levels in state and nation. Why?

Solar on Every Rooftop

Solar on Every Rooftop

New Berlin subdivision requires solar installation in all 34 homes.

Campaign Cash: WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break
Campaign Cash

WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break

Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.

Plenty of Horne: Lakefront Brewery Embraces the Can
Plenty of Horne

Lakefront Brewery Embraces the Can

Along with some new logos. The canning is done by Stevens Point Brewery.

Op Ed: State Jobs Agency Data a Mess
Op Ed

State Jobs Agency Data a Mess

Audit says WEDC doesn't know how many jobs created or retained.

Dryhootch Seeks Donations For Vets

Dryhootch Seeks Donations For Vets

Its Brady Street coffeehouse, a key facility, is being renovated.

Campaign Cash: Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back
Campaign Cash

Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back

Big business lobby wants it, legislature approves it, will Walker sign it?