Lawmakers want to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which for three decades has rewarded companies that hire people with barriers to employment. New research shows it doesn’t work.
Economic Development
Economic Development
Posted inEconomic Development, Education
Nearly every state funds hands-on job training in high schools. Why not Wisconsin?
Whether students have access to career and technical education courses largely depends on if their school district can pay for them. That’s because Wisconsin is one of just five states that don’t dedicate state funding to these programs in public schools.
Posted inEconomic Development
Data centers fuel $1 billion in Wisconsin business growth, but some question long-term impact
Wisconsin companies are doing big business in data centers even though none of the hyperscale facilities are yet operating in the state. But the long-term impact remains unclear.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing
Residents explore development ideas for Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park
At the Lisbon Avenue Corridor Charette, Washington Park residents and local design firms worked on ideas for six project sites they hope connect with the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Sam’s Place on King Drive will close its doors Friday
After five years in business, Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe is closing due to economic challenges. Customers have a last chance to visit on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Data center boom spotlights Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission. Here’s what the agency does.
The three-member commission regulates Wisconsin’s utilities and power rates. A surge in data center proposals is putting agency decisions under new scrutiny.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor
Those recovering from addiction have a difficult time finding stable employment and keeping it. Apricity Contract Packaging offers “a safe environment” – one where every person is pursuing sobriety.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Looking for work? Here’s how Wisconsin’s job centers will help you for free
The state’s Department of Workforce Development runs dozens of job centers across Wisconsin, each staffed with people trained to help you in your quest for work. Here’s what to know.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom
Regulators mull the first big utility plan to provide electricity to data centers flocking to the state, igniting disputes over consumer protection and clean energy.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
DataWatch: Wisconsin hasn’t raised its minimum wage for 17 years. What does that mean for workers and the economy?
With its minimum wage frozen at $7.25 since 2009, Wisconsin lags most states, shrinking the buying power of the lowest-wage workers while fueling debate over economic trade-offs.