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Wisconsin sees increased child labor complaints as violations rise nationally

March 6, 2023 - 5:55am

State officials say Wisconsin has seen an upward trend in child labor complaints since 2018, while the U.S. Labor Department says its seen a 69 percent increase in children being illegally employed during the same period.

Epic Systems to add 1.7K jobs in bid to increase workforce in 2023

March 3, 2023 - 12:25pm

Epic Systems is set to grow with plans to hire 1,700 new employees in the next year.

UW System President Jay Rothman to seek in-state tuition increase

March 2, 2023 - 12:35pm

University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman will seek the first tuition increase for Wisconsin undergraduate students since state lawmakers initiated a freeze more than a decade ago.

Evers proposes $5M for new Bronzeville Center for the Arts in Milwaukee

March 2, 2023 - 5:10am

The Bronzeville Center for the Arts, which leaders hope will be a transformative community and arts center for Milwaukee's north side, could get a boost in state funds under Gov. Tony Evers' proposed capital budget.

Madison Common Council eases limits on unrelated people renting homes together

March 1, 2023 - 11:00am

Madison's Common Council is loosening limits on the number of unrelated people who can rent homes together.

From grocery store shelves to restaurant menus, food prices 10 percent higher than a year ago

March 1, 2023 - 7:10am

Industry leader says restaurants are "surviving on a shoestring" as they try not to pass too much of the higher food prices and labor costs on to customers.

Report: Inflation Reduction Act could bring over 24K jobs to Wisconsin over next decade

March 1, 2023 - 6:35am

The federal Inflation Reduction Act could bring more than 24,000 jobs to Wisconsin over the next decade, while also helping utilities, businesses and homeowners adopt renewable energy technologies.

GOP lawmakers say 'flat tax' unlikely in state budget

February 28, 2023 - 5:30pm

The Republican cochairs of the Legislature's budget committee said Tuesday that they do not expect to pass a "flat tax" as part of the next state budget, an idea pushed for months by a top GOP leader.

After record-breaking 2021, investment firms take increased interest in Wisconsin's economy

February 28, 2023 - 6:30am

When many think of Wisconsin's economy, they envision dairy farms and manufacturing facilities. But investment firms have taken increased prominence in the state’s economy in recent years — beyond just Madison and Milwaukee.

A central Wisconsin food pantry grew fivefold during the pandemic. Leaders expect it to keep growing.

February 28, 2023 - 5:00am

In Abbotsford, a church food pantry has grown into a hub for social services, especially for the Latino community. And with federal food aid being reduced in March, many food pantries say they expect to see even more demand.

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Wisconsin sees increased child labor complaints as violations rise nationally

Epic Systems to add 1.7K jobs in bid to increase workforce in 2023

UW System President Jay Rothman to seek in-state tuition increase

Evers proposes $5M for new Bronzeville Center for the Arts in Milwaukee

Madison Common Council eases limits on unrelated people renting homes together

From grocery store shelves to restaurant menus, food prices 10 percent higher than a year ago

Report: Inflation Reduction Act could bring over 24K jobs to Wisconsin over next decade

GOP lawmakers say 'flat tax' unlikely in state budget

After record-breaking 2021, investment firms take increased interest in Wisconsin's economy

A central Wisconsin food pantry grew fivefold during the pandemic. Leaders expect it to keep growing.

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