Economic Policy
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State is ‘underinvested’ in bitcoin EFTs despite recent purchase, says UW-Whitewater professor
Wisconsin now includes more than $160 million in Bitcoin shares. A professor at UW-Whitewater joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to explain what this means for the state’s pension fund.
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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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Investigation into China’s unfair trade practices supports Wisconsin shipbuilding
A new federal investigation into China’s alleged unfair shipbuilding practices is the first step toward standing up to China and protecting the industry in Wisconsin.
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Program promotes homeownership for low-income Milwaukee renters
A program meant to promote homeownership and empower low-income residents in Milwaukee has opened the door for 30 tenants in affordable housing to become homeowners. The Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative […]
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Foxconn qualifies for third round of state subsidies for scaled-down development
Foxconn has qualified for a third round of state subsidies for its development in Mount Pleasant, bringing the total amount it’s been approved to receive up to nearly $44 million. […]
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Business incubator works to connect Driftless Area entrepreneurs
In her role as executive director of the Platteville Business Incubator, Kate Koziol said she learned there are no mistakes in the entrepreneurial world. “There’s just ideas that didn’t execute […]
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Appleton Airport expansion will double the facility’s size, builds on recent passenger growth
Appleton International Airport this week broke ground on a $66 million expansion that will double the size of the airport and could boost its economic impact to $1 billion. Funded […]
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Wisconsin teacher pay hasn’t kept up with inflation in more than a decade
Teachers in Wisconsin’s largest school districts received raises this year that were higher than they’ve seen in a decade. But despite that hike, the median pay for teachers has fallen […]
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When will Wisconsinites see relief from high drug prices? A health insurance broker weighs in
This year, Medicare will start negotiating lower prescription drug prices. But one Wisconsin insurance broker says people will have to wait a few years to see prices go down. The […]
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UW-Madison, business leaders call on state Legislature to fund part of new engineering building
Despite pressure from business leaders from across the state, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos this week held firm on the Legislature’s decision to withhold state funding for a new engineering building […]
