Business
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Broad majority of Wisconsin bank CEOs believe economy is ‘good’ — but none say it’s ‘excellent’
A broad majority of Wisconsin banking executives believe the state economy is strong, but enthusiasm is down compared to past surveys. That’s according to a new end-of-the-year survey from the […]
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Miron Construction sues Green Bay over park project bidding process
A Fox Valley construction company is suing Green Bay and a contractor over concerns about the city’s bidding process for a park pavilion project. Neenah-based Miron Construction filed the lawsuit […]
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After closures, Milwaukee restauranteurs sound alarm about rising costs, decline in sales
A string of small restaurants in Milwaukee are sounding the alarm about rising costs and a decline in sales.
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Green Bay-based Associated Bank to acquire American National Bank in $600M deal
The parent company of Associated Bank will acquire Nebraska-based American National Bank’s parent company in a roughly $604 million all-stock deal, the companies announced Monday.
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Wisconsin water quality rule finalized amid feud between Evers, GOP leaders
A rule aimed at protecting waterways from pollution is the latest outcome of a power struggle between Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP legislation over state agencies’ authority.
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Federal government investigating Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual over DEI policies
The federal government is investigating Northwestern Mutual, a Milwaukee-based financial services firm, over its diversity, equity and inclusion policies in response to allegations the company discriminated against a white man.
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What does the end of penny production mean for Wisconsin businesses and consumers?
The United States minted its final pennies last week, but the phase out of the 1-cent coin is expected to vary from community to community.Â
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Madison paddling shop owner says he’ll sell rather than close Rutabaga
Madison’s Rutabaga Paddlesports will not be closing after all, though owner Darren Bush still plans to transition to a new career as a hospice chaplain.
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Gold price fluctuations are challenging Wisconsin jewelers, shoppers in new ways
Jewelers in the state also say they are in a holding pattern of “wait and see” with tariffs.
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Trump’s H-1B fee raises legal questions, lacks payment clarity, Wisconsin attorney says
A Wisconsin immigration attorney Grant Sovern says the Trump administration’s fee for H-1B visas lacks clarity on how to pay and raises legal questions.
