Pabst Theater Group workers say union push will improve job security, safety
Employees of Pabst Theater Group in Milwaukee say their union organizing is helping to improve job security and safety in the hospitality...
Milwaukee area economy slows in July, report shows
The Milwaukee area’s economy slowed in July, according to the latest economic trends report from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
UW Health nurses call for union recognition on Labor Day
UW Health nurses argue patient care is suffering as fewer and less experienced nurses are being asked to shoulder a greater burden.
COWS report shows progress in reducing wage disparities
A new report from a UW-Madison think tank shows wage growth in the past two years has helped to close some of...
WTCS leader calls student loan relief plan ‘good first step’
The head of the Wisconsin Technical College System says the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan is “a good first step” toward...
Consultant urges company leaders to take diversity, equity and inclusion efforts beyond recruiting
A business consultant is urging company leaders to approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with a systematic approach that goes beyond recruiting.
Diverse business groups getting $15.7M in grant funding
Organizations supporting diverse businesses across Wisconsin say they’ll use new grant funding to bolster mentorship, training, technical support, staffing and more.
Student loan relief plan to wipe out $4.14B in debt in Wisconsin
An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Novak, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Nick Novak, vice president of communications and marketing for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Student loan forgiveness plan could impact hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin
Several hundred thousand borrowers in Wisconsin could get relief from billions of dollars in debt because of the Biden administration’s student loan...
State could see over $1 billion in broadband help from federal infrastructure law
Wisconsin could get more than $1 billion in broadband help from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a PSC official.
Report highlights COVID impact on college plans
A new report estimates about 19 percent of Wisconsinites who planned to attend college this year canceled those plans due to COVID-19.
Slowdown in homebuilding linked to higher mortgage, interest rates
Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert...
Voximetry heading to Silicon Valley as it looks to raise $2.5M in seed funding
A Madison-based health tech startup called Voximetry will be heading to Silicon Valley next month to meet with potential investors after winning...
Videography startup wins Doyenne pitch contest
A videography startup working with businesses and nonprofits in Madison has won the Doyenne Group’s annual 5x5x5 pitch contest.
