Biden administration’s trade approach may benefit Wisconsin’s economy
The Biden administration will open markets and opt for multilateral trade agreements, benefitting Wisconsin’s trade economy, according to a global affairs expert.
Wisconsin pharmacies key in COVID-19 vaccination plan
Wisconsin's not seeing a problem with "pharmacy deserts" harming its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. In fact, pharmacies are a big help.
Business leader panel discusses barriers facing Black-owned businesses
Racial disparities in business ownership and entrepreneurship pose unique challenges.
But that doesn’t mean Black business owners can’t reach...
Women in the workforce need support as the pandemic continues
Panelists agree the pandemic is a source of stress and fatigue for many women who have now become stay-at-home mothers and teachers.
Advocates seek Medicaid coverage of acupuncture therapy for pain, addiction, mental health issues
Expanding Medicaid benefits to include acupuncture therapy could aid Wisconsin’s fight against the opioid epidemic as well as treat mental health issues...
Dem leaders back local sales tax options, minimum wage hike
The Legislature's top Dem leaders in a WisPolitics.com luncheon voiced support for Evers' budget proposals to raise the minimum wage and allow...
Culver’s saw a 4 percent increase in sales in 2020
Culver’s saw a 4 percent sales increase in 2020 over 2019 and opened 50 new restaurants nationwide, including three in Wisconsin.
State financial institutions request marijuana banking options
Creating a statute to allow Wisconsin banks to take on customers in the marijuana business would provide clarity for the state’s financial...
Overhauling UI system won’t fix current delay, labor attorney says
Labor and employment attorney Victor Forberger argues that overhauling the UI computer system isn’t going to help the current delay in unemployed...
Baldwin, Gallagher introduce bill to support women in trucking
Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher are introducing legislation in their respective houses to support women in...
Biz leader urges cooperation to help state’s economy weather COVID
Cooperation between people and businesses will lift Wisconsin’s economy out of the pandemic stronger than it was before, says Madison Region Economic...
Ending tariffs could improve competition with China
Trade experts said eliminating or reducing tariffs would improve competition between the U.S. and China.
Former President Trump’s relationship...
Divesting from fossil fuels up for debate in Wisconsin
Divesting from fossil fuels could be a smart financial choice to help Wisconsin lead the fight against climate change, according to Dem...
Housing market starts new year on record pace
The Wisconsin market for existing homes started the new year on record pace even as inventories continued to tighten statewide, according to...
Evers’ budget tax proposals total a $1 billion increase
The net impact of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget tax proposals would be a $1 billion increase over the biennium, according to his...
