Amid persistent questioning of Gov. Scott Walker's flagship economic development department, representatives of a similar agency confined to Milwaukee held a meeting Tuesday and discussed an impending cash pinch.

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The state Board of Commissioners of Public Lands has approved slightly more than $1 million worth of loans to support public projects in five Wisconsin municipalities.

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Wisconsin's semi-private job creation agency lacked supporting documentation justifying spending on expenses and grants during the first two years of its existence, according to a report released Friday.

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Renewable-energy advocates breathed a partial sigh of relief Tuesday when state regulators leaned toward continuing to offer rebates on solar arrays, wind turbines and similar projects.

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A contentious Milwaukee home repair loan program won Common Council approval Tuesday after last-minute alterations.

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The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted to contribute more than $2.3 million to three affordable housing projects through 0 percent interest deferred loans.

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Federal low-interest loans for people and businesses that suffered damage during last month's flooding in northwest Wisconsin have been approved.

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By ALAN ZIBEL AP Real Estate Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off. The number of people facing foreclosure is nearly flat from a year ago, according to the latest report from a private foreclosure ...

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By Daniel Wagner AP Business Writer Washington — The Treasury Department’s programs to ease credit for small businesses have not provided the lending necessary to help many businesses grow and create jobs, according to a new report. Treasury has rolled ...

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By Sean Ryan Private lenders slammed shut their vaults this year just as energy companies were reaching for money to expand their businesses. The timing undercut a state focus on rebuilding the manufacturing industry on the shoulders of companies such ...

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