Economic Policy
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As Election Day nears, the economy remains top of mind for Wisconsin voters
While rate of inflation has declined this year, the cost of living remains a top concern among Wisconsin voters as Election Day draws near.
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Group proposes plan to revamp Mitchell Park Domes, a Milwaukee landmark
When the county considered demolishing the domes last year, the group Friends of the Domes stepped up and proposed a $133 million plan to save the landmark.
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State is ‘underinvested’ in bitcoin EFTs despite recent purchase, says UW-Whitewater professor
Wisconsin now includes more than $160 million in Bitcoin shares. A professor at UW-Whitewater joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to explain what this means for the state’s pension fund.
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Historic deal allowed for Milwaukee sales tax. Madison wants one, too.
The resolution asked for the ability to leverage a citywide sales tax of 0.5 percent, as well as an additional tax in communities served by the Madison Metro bus system.
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Investigation into China’s unfair trade practices supports Wisconsin shipbuilding
A new federal investigation into China’s alleged unfair shipbuilding practices is the first step toward standing up to China and protecting the industry in Wisconsin.
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Program promotes homeownership for low-income Milwaukee renters
A program meant to promote homeownership and empower low-income residents in Milwaukee has opened the door for 30 tenants in affordable housing to become homeowners. The Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative […]
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Foxconn qualifies for third round of state subsidies for scaled-down development
Foxconn has qualified for a third round of state subsidies for its development in Mount Pleasant, bringing the total amount it’s been approved to receive up to nearly $44 million. […]
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Business incubator works to connect Driftless Area entrepreneurs
In her role as executive director of the Platteville Business Incubator, Kate Koziol said she learned there are no mistakes in the entrepreneurial world. “There’s just ideas that didn’t execute […]
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Appleton Airport expansion will double the facility’s size, builds on recent passenger growth
Appleton International Airport this week broke ground on a $66 million expansion that will double the size of the airport and could boost its economic impact to $1 billion. Funded […]
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Wisconsin teacher pay hasn’t kept up with inflation in more than a decade
Teachers in Wisconsin’s largest school districts received raises this year that were higher than they’ve seen in a decade. But despite that hike, the median pay for teachers has fallen […]
