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The AFL-CIO Center for Strategic Research has released a new report that questions whether Milwaukee-based Palermo Villa Inc. has lived up to its commitments to create family-supporting jobs after receiving $26 million in government subsidies.

Milwaukee-based global color, flavor and fragrance manufacturer Sensient Technologies Inc. announced it will build a new facility in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench, and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.

Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. is advising owners of outdoor power equipment be aware of a new fuel with a higher level of ethanol that could harm small engines.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase the automotive business assets of A123 Systems Inc., a Waltham, Mass., company that filed for bankruptcy protection.

The call for a “flatter” income tax often is accompanied by a call for fairness. In truth, the flatter tax is not fair, according to Jack Norman, author of today’s Milwaukee Biz Blog.

Brooke Infusino will join the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) on Oct. 29 as its director of talent development.

The Trojan horse is no myth. Politicians offer them every campaign season.

Milwaukee based ManpowerGroup reported third quarter net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

*Now through Saturday, Oct. 20, the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design will host a student and alumni art...