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Department of City Development/City of MilwaukeeFor this month's "Milwaukee Magazine," Adam Rogan wrote about accessory dwelling units as part of the solution to Milwaukee's housing crisis. -
RCP/Stock AdobeWisconsinites in apprenticeship programs reached an all-time high in 2024, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Increased job training may help worker shortages across various industries.
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A report claims that the 2024 Republican National Convention generated a $321 million economic impact for the Milwaukee-area economy. But this report does not account for losses of regular business. -
The Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is slated to make its Badger State debut in 2027. But what does this mean for Wisconsin travelers and residents of Oak Creek? -
A Milwaukee neighborhood in need of stable housing is offering a community-led solution. -
Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand. -
Michail Takach joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to discuss his recent article for Milwaukee Magazine on the legacy of This Is It. -
The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns. -
Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County. -
The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training. -
What happens in state and federal government impacts people looking for jobs in Milwaukee. Here's the latest from Milwaukee County's workforce development board. -
Workers at Anodyne will vote on forming a union. But the story of its unionization effort uncovers a nationwide coffee conglomerate, a private equity portfolio and a barrage of firings.
