Gale Klappa

How Utility Rates Hurt State’s Economy

Wisconsin’s once-low electric rates now the highest in Midwest. That’s a big problem for all of us.

Longtime M7 Leader Jim Paetsch Announces Retirement; Rebecca Gries to Helm M7 Corporate Attraction and Expansion Efforts

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin

Company to Make Investment in Pleasant Prairie, WI

We Energies Accelerates Plan To Stop Burning Coal

WEC Energy Group plans to quit using coal for energy by 2032, three years earlier than prior plan.

We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.

WEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award

We Energies Foundation gives $2 million to help UWM students graduate

Foxconn, We Energies Building Solar Farm at Factory Campus

2,000-panel installation will produce enough electricity to power 300 homes.

State’s Utilities Investing in Battery Storage

Facilitating storage of solar, wind energy. We Energies valley plant testing battery system.

Bucks Owners Continue to Cash In

Team's value now $2.3 billion, a 5-fold increase in value in 8 years, with big help from taxpayers.

Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer

Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.

Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

Gov. Evers, WEDC, and Company Officials Celebrate Opening of Milwaukee Tool’s Newest U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs

State will provide up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits

Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2022 Award Recipients

Cecelia Gore, of the Brewers Community Foundation, and Froedtert Health are chosen honorees

WEC Energy Quitting Coal By 2035

The utility that owns WE Energies will transition to natural gas and renewables.

Gov. Evers Announces Generac Expansion in Wisconsin, Creating 700 New Jobs

We Energies Wastes $75 Million Per Year

While causing more pollution. And then charges customers for it.

Deer District Transforms into Cheer District Illuminated by We Energies for Holiday Season

WEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant

1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.

Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

We Energies’ Costly Coal Fixation

It’s actually costing the company more to burn coal. Its stockholders should revolt.

Pick Tommy for Interim UW President

System in disarray, needs a firm hand — and a friend. Tommy Thompson would be ideal.

We Energies Compounds COVID-19 Danger

Coal burning plants' pollution makes metro area residents less resistant to disease.

Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces Two Winners in 2020

Linda Gorens-Levey, of General Capital Group, and WEC Energy Group are chosen honorees

Economic Development That Works

M7 efforts, TIF districts have both paid off. Now if only we find more workers.

Milwaukee Tool Expanding Wisconsin Footprint

Company to hire 870 workers by 2025

UWM Alumni Association hosts panel discussion on 2020 Democratic convention

The convention, which takes place July 13-16, 2020, marks the first major political party convention in Milwaukee's history.

UWM Hits New High in Fundraising

$251 million is highest fund drive ever; endowment grows by 74%. 

“Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands

Franklin meat supplier bringing 250 jobs to Century City. Big win for neighborhood.

Strauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City

Strauss will commence construction on the Century City project later this year with occupancy expected in 2021. The company will employ 250 workers at Century City, including headquarters staff and production personnel.

Gov. Evers Announces Nexus Pharmaceuticals to Build Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie

The Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility will support the production and supply of drugs in an array of therapeutic areas, including anesthesia, oncology, cardiovascular and neurology.

CEO Salaries Hit Historic High

Average top exec earned $34.4 million in 2018, 660 times the average worker's pay.

We Energies Has Capitol Clout

Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.

WEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek

Support for the $200 million project is expected to help create 1,500 jobs in Milwaukee County.

The Many Ads of We Energies

They’d rather spend on ads to make the company look good than lower your rates.

City Lands $285 Million Industrial Campus

Komatsu Mining will move its West Milwaukee mining equipment campus to Harbor District.

Komatsu Mining Corp. to Build $285 Million Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Milwaukee

Governor Walker joins company officials in announcing plans for 2.5-million-square foot campus in Milwaukee Harbor District

Why Wisconsin Resists Clean Energy

State lags the Midwest in renewable energy, yet suddenly making great progress.

$32 Million Milwaukee Tool Expansion Project Receives Support from WEDC; Company to Create 350 New Jobs

Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility

Coal Is Literally a Dead End

Pollution from coal used at two Oak Creek power plants has long-term health consequences.

Diamond Discs International Hosts Grand Opening Reception of New Headquarters

Guests of the DDI Reception will enjoy a tour of the global headquarters and a featured showcase from Briggs & Stratton.

UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history

Since the campaign’s quiet phase began, UWM has raised more than $170 million.

Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker

Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.

Panther Promoters Forms to Advocate for UWM

The principal objective of the Promoters is to raise the profile and resources for UWM.

German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility

New facility in Kenosha County expected to open in 2020

The Remarkable Clout of We Energies

Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?

UWM Marketing expert named first holder of Klappa professorship

Her research focuses on how consumer psychology can help nonprofits and social-impact organizations transform the world.

Governor Walker Joins in Announcing Colbert Packaging Corporation to Establish Operations in Kenosha

Manufacturer expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professorship Honors Gale and Judi Klappa

The professorship was made possible through gifts from the We Energies Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.

Marquette/Aurora Partnership Shows Leadership

New $120 million athletics research center may have more economic impact than Bucks arena.

How CEOs Leave Workers Behind

CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.

Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction

Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students

Governor Scott Walker Joins Milwaukee Tool in Announcing Nearly 600 Jobs in the Next Five Years at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Milwaukee Tool has been a manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories, and hand tools for professionals worldwide since 1924.

Northwestern Mutual to receive fourth annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award

Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.

CEO Pay Drives Inequality, Researcher Finds

Data on Milwaukee CEOs discussed at UWM summit on inequality.

Historic Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee

If the popularity of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee (Streets) exhibition is any indication, there are few cities more proud of their beginnings than Milwaukee.

After nine tumultuous months, Mark Mone formally installed as UWM chancellor

Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County

Project is company’s second expansion since 2012

Did Bucks Investors Pay Off Walker?

One publication says yes. But most donors to his presidential campaign are secret.

The Incredible Rise of CEO Pay

Their pay has risen 997% since 1978, driving the wealth gap nationally and in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa to receive third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award

Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.

Why UWM Matters

It could be the key to transforming Wisconsin’s economy, but state leaders don’t seem to realize it.

Republicans Sneaking Bill on Same Day Registration?

Voters would probably oppose it, so GOP needs to pass the legislation very, very quietly.

Fitzgerald’s Strangely Sleepy Campaign

Is Jeff Fitzgerald running for U.S. Senator or top lobbyist?

Monopoly Greed

We Energies grabs big profits and big executive pay while driving electric rates into the stratosphere.

Seven Up

Business group holds gala; Website launched