Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Towns in Wisconsin gain TIF district authority
Tax incremental financing (TIF) allows cities or villages to finance most commercial development in designated areas of a municipality to promote a tax base expansion and economic development. Under this process, a city or village (with approval of its joint review board) creates a tax incremental district (TID) in a qualifying area of the municipality.
U.S. economy added 217,000 jobs in April
The U.S. economy created 217,000 nonfarm jobs in April, according to the latest report by the U.S. Department of Labor.
