Business
Corporations Pour Money Into State Politics
They spend nearly $300,000 in first four months of 2016 to elect favored candidates.
Aug 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Workers Recovering From Cargill Inc.’s Shutdown
Menomonee Valley company’s closing displaced some 600 workers, who seek other training.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Good News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John Torinus
Black Husky Brewing Opens
See inside the new Riverwest brewery.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Does Milwaukee’s Small Business Scene Compare Nationally?
It's a great place for women to start businesses, but terrible for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Odysseas Papadimitriou
Wisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off
More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.
Jul 27th, 2016 by John Torinus
The King of Subprime Lending
How Bucks owner Wes Edens makes millions off troubled homeowners.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Black Swan Floats Downstream
The banquet hall on the Milwaukee River will move from Grafton to the Third Ward.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Value Healthcare Could Change America
Four-fifths of companies with more than 200 employees now self-insure. Huge savings result.
Jul 19th, 2016 by John Torinus
Several More States Raise Minimum Wage
29 states and D.C. have now raised it above federal minimum. But not Wisconsin.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
No Relief from 565% Payday Loan Interest
Wisconsin one of eight states with no rules capping interest, despite calls for reform.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
