Economy and Business

Wausau Paper Company Sells Mosinee and Rhinelander Mills

Glen Moberg — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:56 +0000

The Wausau Paper Company has sold its mills in Mosinee and Rhinelander to a private equity firm.

Michigan Tourism Board Crosses Lake To Advertise In Milwaukee

Chuck Quirmbach — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:20:08 +0000

The interstate competition for your vacation dollars is taking an uncommon twist. Michigan tourism officials are in Wisconsin, spreading the word about the Wolverine State.

Federal Legislation Would Help With Great Lakes Dredging

Mike Simonson — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

A $200 million backlog in Great Lakes harbor and channel dredging would end with a bill that just passed the U.S. Senate.

Housing Market Continues To Trend Upward

Patty Murray — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:54 +0000

Wisconsin's housing market is strong compared to the same time last year, with both sales and prices higher than where they were.

Senator Baldwin Wants Tax Break For Craft Brewers

Chuck Quirmbach — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc) says she's trying to help small Wisconsin craft brewers get a federal tax break.

Jobs Report Shows Positive Big-Picture Trends, But A Dismal-Looking April

Shawn Johnson — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:34:47 +0000

Governor Scott Walker's administration released numbers showing that Wisconsin added 32,000 private sector jobs in 2012.

Budget Committee Funds Ongoing Rural Broadband Expansion Project

Maureen McCollum — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:44 +0000

A program expanding broadband in rural areas will continue to be funded and lawmakers hope more people will have access to high-speed Internet.

Milwaukee Activists Protest For Better Fast Food Worker Wages

Chuck Quirmbach — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:35:38 +0000

Labor activists rallied in downtown Milwaukee at this afternoon, topping a day of demonstrations aimed at raising the pay of fast food workers.

Economic Impact Study Warns Of Frac Sand Mining's Boom/Bust Cycle

Rich Kremer — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:18:38 +0000

A new economic impact study of Wisconsin’s frac sand mining industry warns of booms and busts.

Card Swipe Technology In Laundromats Raises Questions About Sales Tax

Patty Murray — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:24:55 +0000

Laundromat owners want the state to update its sales tax code.