Economy

Barrett wants chance to save Talgo site

March 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Milwaukee's mayor says he's disappointed that Republican state lawmakers have put a railroad train deal in jeopardy, and he wants a chance to save it.
Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wisconsin exporters excited about new South Korea free trade agreement

March 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin exporters are expected to see improved business from a Free Trade Agreement between the US and South Korea that goes into effect today. Steve Roisum reports.

Warm spring weather threatens state maple syrup industry

March 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Unseasonably warm spring weather, coming on the heels of a warm winter, is threatening Wisconsin's maple syrup industry. As Glen Moberg reports, it's not just the sap producers who could be hurt.

Wisconsin hiring forecast described as "active"

March 13, 2012 - 12:00am

A new survey says Wisconsin employers plan to hire at an "active" pace over the next three months. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Governor signs job training subsidy bill

March 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Wisconsin has a new law that will briefly continue unemployment benefits for
people who are hired at certain jobs. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Proposal to tweak state's Angel Investing Tax Credit

March 9, 2012 - 12:00am

The State Legislature is considering a bill that would tweak the way Wisconsin's Angel Investing Tax Credit works. It would allow more investors to take advantage of the credit and require businesses to stay in the state for at least three years. Patty Murray reports.

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Barrett wants chance to save Talgo site

Wisconsin exporters excited about new South Korea free trade agreement

Warm spring weather threatens state maple syrup industry

Wisconsin hiring forecast described as "active"

Governor signs job training subsidy bill

Proposal to tweak state's Angel Investing Tax Credit

January jobs numbers show modest growth

New program aims to fill open jobs in advanced manufacturing

Wind power industry tallies lost work

Wisconsin's governor hints employment heading up

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