Government & Politics
Stay informed on government policies and political issues impacting Milwaukee and its business landscape.
Marquette and WEDC partner on entrepreneur fund
Marquette University has established a seed fund for budding student and faculty entrepreneurial ventures.
State ends fiscal year with $135 million surplus
The state of Wisconsin’s general fund has an undesignated balance of $135.6 million as of the end of the fiscal year, which ended on June 30, according to a report released today by the state Department of Administration.
State’s unemployment rate hits 14-year low
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit a 14-year low of 4.3 percent in September, on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest report from the state Department of Workforce Development.
State senator to run for Milwaukee County exec
State Senator Chris Larson announced Monday that he will run for Milwaukee County executive against Chris Abele.
Fourth GOP presidential debate to be held in Milwaukee
The fourth Republican Party presidential debate will be held in Milwaukee. The debate will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
Walker names Bradley to state Supreme Court
Gov. Scott Walker today appointed appeals court Judge Rebecca Bradley to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Kleefisch encourages business owners to get involved at Business Ready WI Conference
Wisconsin Lt. Gov Rebecca Kleefisch says she wants to work with business owners to develop political solutions that will help them succeed.
U.S. job growth stumbles, raising doubts about the economy
The U.S. economy added only 142,000 nonfarm jobs in September and August figures were revised sharply lower to 136,000 jobs.
WEDC report says agency awarded $245 million during last fiscal year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. awarded more than $245 million in bonds, grants, investor credits, loans and tax credits in the 2015 fiscal year.
Time for a people policy
It is time for the economic development discussion in Wisconsin to shift. We need to move away from a “we tax too much” obsession to a conversation of “we need to attract talent.” Our future depends upon it.
