Government & Politics
Harley-Davidson says EU tariff ruling to come in a matter of weeks
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. expects a ruling to come in a few weeks for the company’s appeal on a 50% tariff increase for Harley exports to Europe, president, chairman and CEO Jochen Zeitz told analysts on an earnings call today.
Harley-Davidson facing up to $225 million in EU tariffs
Harley-Davidson Inc. is facing the prospect of $225 million annually in new tariffs on motorcycles it sells in Europe
Viewpoints: Legislature should prioritize talent attraction in budget
Driving back from my family's cabin in Waupaca over the weekend, something caught my attention; nearly a dozen billboards advertised skilled, entry-level jobs in the manufacturing and food production industries, many offering annual wages of $40,000 to $50,000.
Evers and Foxconn say they’ve reached a new agreement, but there are few details
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Foxconn Technology Group vice chairman Jay Lee said Monday that the two sides have reached a new agreement on incentives for the company’s project in Mount Pleasant.
Milwaukee man pleads guilty to fraud in obtaining PPP loans
Steven Smith, 42, of Milwaukee has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud for his role in fraudulently obtaining over $600,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Report: Milwaukee housing leaders say affordable housing developments should be located near job hubs, suburbs
More financial support is needed to develop additional affordable housing units in metro Milwaukee, according to a new report.
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Commentary: Brookfield mayor ‘very frustrated’ with Legislature
Previously, I wrote about how the Republican-controlled state Legislature has reduced local control in Wisconsin, giving local government officials...
Kenosha business owners still in flux following 2020 riots
Kenosha business owners displaced by the violent protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake that left portions of...
Racine County wrestles with challenges and opportunities to attract economic development
Anyone following Racine County development news over the past three years has likely discovered ties back to Foxconn’s plans...
Wisconsin to award $5,000 grants to small businesses
More than 9,000 Wisconsin businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are slated to receive grants of up to $5,000, Gov. Tony Evers announced.
