Economy

Affordable housing was one of the issues identified as a top concern this election for voters in Superior.

Wisconsin will receive nearly $73 million in federal funding for a project that could allow for more passenger trains between Milwaukee and Chicago by creating a bypass for freight trains.

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz said a Kamala Harris presidency would support Wisconsin unions and bolster the state’s manufacturing sector by building upon recent federal investments.

The Sheboygan Jaycees operate the Dominion of Terror to raise money for other local nonprofit organizations with every scream.

Wisconsin has a statewide sales tax of 5 percent. Most of the counties across the state have their own 0.5 percent sales tax on top of the state sales tax. 

Up to 200,000 Milwaukee houses contain toxic lead paint. Blood test results allow officials to start rehabbing them. But funding and non-compliant landlords are roadblocks in the way.

ALCOM LLC plans to shut down operations at the Hartford facility on Jan. 12, 2025.

A new public market is expected to come to Green Bay next year, joining efforts to create similar markets in communities around the state.

The Women’s Affordable Housing Network recently launched a chapter in Wisconsin. One of the group’s early goals is to mentor high school and college students.

The founder of UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice says most challenges that cities face — including education, health and development — are connected to segregation.