WEDC chief defends agency in low-key ‘exit interview’
Outgoing Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) secretary and CEO Mark Hogan made his final appearance before the state legislative audit committee Tuesday, once again...
For some dairy farmers, the future is smaller Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship...
One afternoon, when he was 2 years old, Michael Monthey wandered off to the dairy barn at his uncle's farm near Portage. He got...
Hearings focus on rules for CAFOs
Hearings begin today on proposed revisions to state rules affecting CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) and similar large scale livestock facilities, and they promise...
Newspaper faceoff: Frying pan, or fire?
There’s a new wrinkle in the pending GateHouse Media bid to merge with Gannett, owner of the state’s largest daily newspaper.
Last week, the hedge...
How to stop the teacher exodus
It’s time to expose the myth of the teacher shortage. The conditions in today’s classrooms and the ridiculous education policies are responsible for a...
Shining a light on the dark-store tax dodge Big box retailers...
Earlier this month, state Rep. John Macco (R-De Pere) sent a letter to members of the Brown County Board, and other local government leaders...
Employees union watches what’s next for Gannett and GateHouse
It became official Monday: Gannett and New Media Investment Group, the parent company of GateHouse Media, will merge to form the largest newspaper chain...
Bad medicine: Trump trade wars undermine Wisconsin ginseng exports
Besides the impact it’s had on much larger commodity crops like soybeans and corn, the Trump administration’s escalating trade war with China is hurting...
Will taxpayers give Foxconn $172,000 – $290,000 per job? Upjohn analysis...
Foxconn jobs may cost state taxpayers between $172,000 to $290,000 per job and Wisconsin might only receive benefits equal to only about one-fifth of...
The fight to save workers’ pensions Legislation aims to stave off...
Eight years into his retirement, Bob Amsden got a letter in October 2015 that threatened to upend his life.
The lifetime retirement pension was promised...