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Sales Tax Increase Proposed In Milwaukee County

September 9, 2019 - 1:30pm

Milwaukee County leaders are proposing a 1 percent local sales tax increase that could be reinvested into the community through property tax relief and the county's aging buildings.

Marquette University Layoffs Aimed At Protecting Against Enrollment Declines

September 9, 2019 - 10:15am

With projected enrollment declines as high as 25 percent by 2026 Marquette University President Michael Lovell says the decision to layoff 24 staff members and leave 49 positions vacant is meant to protect the university and stem tuition increases.

Wisconsin Tribe Joins Groups Opposed To Superior Gas Plant

September 6, 2019 - 4:30pm

An American Indian tribe in northern Wisconsin has joined environmental groups urging state regulators to reject plans to build a $700 million natural gas-fired power plant in Superior.

Enbridge Energy Conducting Surveys For Potential Reroute Of Line 5 Pipeline

September 6, 2019 - 11:00am

Enbridge Energy is requesting permission from residents and local governments to conduct land surveys in northern Wisconsin as it explores rerouting its Line 5 pipeline outside of the Bad River tribe’s reservation.

Foxconn Executive Louis Woo Steps Away From Wisconsin Project

September 6, 2019 - 8:30am

Foxconn Technology Group says Louis Woo has stepped down as the executive who has represented the Taiwanese company in Wisconsin.

Study: More Wisconsin Residents Could Lose SNAP Benefits

September 6, 2019 - 6:15am

A new study has found that the number of Wisconsin residents who could lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has increased by 18 percent.

Backers Say Congressional Plan Would Save Traditional Pensions For Thousands In Wisconsin

September 5, 2019 - 1:50pm

Supporters of the federal R ehabilitation for M ultiemployer P ensions A ct say its needed to ensure retirement security for thousands in Wisconsin.

Property Assessments Up In Wisconsin But Construction Lags

September 5, 2019 - 6:15am

Two separate reports issued on the same day point to a lingering problem in Wisconsin: the slowdown of new construction which stalled during Great Recession.

Wisconsin Rapids' Bike Share Shows Small Cities Like Community Bikes, Too

September 4, 2019 - 5:55am

A bike share program in Wisconsin Rapids is showing that, with grant support and work to promote it, small cities can make the program work.

New Production Facility Could Bring Hundreds Of Jobs To Milwaukee's Century City

September 3, 2019 - 11:30am

This week Milwaukee officials plan to announce a new production facility that could bring 250 jobs to Century City Business Park on the city’s northwest side.

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Sales Tax Increase Proposed In Milwaukee County

Marquette University Layoffs Aimed At Protecting Against Enrollment Declines

Wisconsin Tribe Joins Groups Opposed To Superior Gas Plant

Enbridge Energy Conducting Surveys For Potential Reroute Of Line 5 Pipeline

Foxconn Executive Louis Woo Steps Away From Wisconsin Project

Study: More Wisconsin Residents Could Lose SNAP Benefits

Backers Say Congressional Plan Would Save Traditional Pensions For Thousands In Wisconsin

Property Assessments Up In Wisconsin But Construction Lags

Wisconsin Rapids' Bike Share Shows Small Cities Like Community Bikes, Too

New Production Facility Could Bring Hundreds Of Jobs To Milwaukee's Century City

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