UW-Madison economist Tessa Conroy.
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Minority-Owned Businesses Growing in Wisconsin
Big growth since 1997, but state still ranks last in business ownership by people of color.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Pandemic Inflation Squeezing Household Budgets
One economist says this inflation is a temporary trend, caused by supply shortages.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Pandemic Slams State’s Working Women
Much higher unemployment than men, as many taking care of kids at home.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez and Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Was a Leader in 1918 Epidemic
Only state to do a widescale shutdown, and had a mortality rate far lower than the national average.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Tessa Conroy
Why State Needs Startup Businesses
And how expanded entrepreneurship can fit into Wisconsin’s economy.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
Trump Tariffs Threaten State’s Exports
Wisconsin’s foreign exports total $22.4 billion per year, create 115,000 jobs.
May 13th, 2018 by Steven Deller, Tessa Conroy and Matthew Kures
State Is Biased Against Newer Businesses
Hundreds of million in tax breaks for big companies, peanuts for small ones that create most jobs.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
