Economy Archives - Page 2 of 22 - Wisconsin Watch

Colorful boxes labeled "D9 Smashers" and "Dozo Gummies" sit on a glass shelf, with visible text including "500 mg per gummy," "5 pack," and "10,000 mg per pouch"

‘It would force us to close our doors’: Law to end shutdown could disrupt Wisconsin’s THC, hemp industries

by Anya van Wagtendonk / WPR November 12, 2025November 13, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

Farmers turn to flawed visa program in search for legal labor. Now the rules — and costs — are changing.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Forward

Wisconsin faces a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how lawmakers and candidates for governor plan to address it.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

An Uber driver, a dairy farmer and a therapist walk into the Capitol: Many Wisconsin lawmakers have side gigs

by Annie Pulley / The Badger Project October 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government, Lives on Hold

After court ruling, some 13,000 disabled Wisconsin workers notified they may be eligible for backpay

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch October 15, 2025October 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Community, Economy

Here’s how Trump’s new tax law affects people with low incomes

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Environment

Faster lines, less federal oversight and rising risks at US pork and poultry plants

by Melissa Dai / Investigate Midwest September 11, 2025September 15, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government, Lives on Hold

Wisconsin to compensate workers with disabilities for wrongfully denied unemployment claims

by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government, Lives on Hold

Wisconsin ends unemployment aid ban for workers with disabilities. Now they want compensation for past denials.

by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch August 19, 2025August 21, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Brown and white brick apartments are shown in from of a blue sky. A for-rent sig is seen bottom right.

Rent Smart training helps tenants navigate Wisconsin’s housing crunch

by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch August 1, 2025February 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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8 things to know about your credit

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Pathways to success

Wisconsin’s workforce is aging. How can communities and employers prepare for the future?

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch April 25, 2025July 8, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch