Economy
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Historic deal allowed for Milwaukee sales tax. Madison wants one, too.
The resolution asked for the ability to leverage a citywide sales tax of 0.5 percent, as well as an additional tax in communities served by the Madison Metro bus system.
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Wisconsin unemployment fell below 3 percent last month for the first time since mid-2023
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin dipped below 3 percent in April for the first time since mid 2023, according to data released Thursday by the state.
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Wisconsin pension fund now includes bitcoin
Wisconsin’s pension fund has added bitcoin to it’s balance sheets, buying more than $160 million worth of shares in two newly approved funds earlier this year.
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Wisconsin wants to grow into a video game industry leader
With the rise of remote work, leaders in Wisconsin’s burgeoning video game industry are making a push to have the state become a respected hub that boasts the same level of talent as coastal tech hotspots.
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Former US Rep. Mike Gallagher takes job with TitletownTech
The company announced Monday that Gallagher will serve as a “senior strategic advisor” as part of the firm’s advisor team.
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Bucking industry trends, Lake Mills bike shop owner shares his unpopular opinions
Andy Quandt describes himself as a bike mechanic first, a bike shop owner second, a bike rider third, and a YouTuber fourth. He tells Larry Meiller about his six hot takes on bicycling, bicyclists and the bike industry.
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Superior utility’s proposed rate hike prompts calls to cut costs
The city of Superior, a Canadian energy firm and consumer advocates are weighing in with utility regulators on a Superior utility’s proposal to significantly raise water and natural gas rates next year.
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The economy is the top issue for Wisconsin voters, but most have a negative view
Roughly two-thirds of Wisconsin voters have a negative view of the economy, according to the Marquette University Law School poll released last month.
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Milwaukee-based Klement’s Sausage Co. sold to Chicago company
Milwaukee-based Klement’s Sausage Co. has been purchased by Chicago-based Amylu Foods in a move that could grow the Milwaukee sausage maker’s workforce.
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Pan-O-Gold facing $260K in fines following injury at Sun Prairie plant
The repeat violations relate to safety practices for machinery, while the six serious and two other violations relate to employee training, machine guarding, hand protection and injury reporting.