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May 1, 2026

Long-delayed Milwaukee boutique hotel plans show signs of life

Long-delayed plans to develop a boutique hotel just north of downtown Milwaukee might be proceeding with financing that includes federal tax credits.

Apr 20, 2026

Builders urge mandate for home production as supply dries up in Wisconsin

With the state holding onto nearly $200 million for housing, builders urged for a clear mandate to produce single-family, entry-level homes to quell housing insecurities.

Dec 18, 2019

Milwaukee Tool plans $100M campus in Menomonee Falls

Milwaukee Tool plans to build a $100 million manufacturing campus in Menomonee Falls and separately expand its operation in Sun Prairie.

Jul 13, 2015

Hope springs eternal for vetoed tax breaks

An industry advocate says he remains hopeful that lawmakers will pass a long-sought tax break for contractors later this year, even though Gov. Scott Walker vetoed the provision from the state’s budget.

Aug 25, 2014

Despite layoffs, Ashley Furniture gets tax credit to move on expansion plans (UPDATE)

A Wisconsin-based furniture manufacturer has been approved for a $6 million tax credit even though it plans to lay off half its workforce in the state.

Sep 16, 2013

Lawmakers propose boost in historic tax credits

Months after Gov. Scott Walker approved a budget provision doubling the tax credits offered to renovators of historic buildings, some Republican lawmakers want another increase.

Jan 2, 2013

Congress extends wind, biofuels tax credits

The bill Congress approved Tuesday night providing tax relief for most taxpayers also helps wind energy and ethanol producers by extending tax credits designed to encourage continued development.

Dec 28, 2012

US pending home sales rise to highest in 2½ years

A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of improvement in the once-battered housing market.

Aug 2, 2012

Senate panel revives tax breaks for wind energy, biodiesel

The Senate's tax-writing panel is moving to revive dozens of tax breaks for businesses such as biodiesel and wind energy producers, even as the GOP-controlled House trumpets symbolic legislation to erase them and create a new tax code with lower rates and fewer special interest tax breaks.

Jun 8, 2012

Small businesses say no to health care tax credit

When Josh King heard that small businesses could get a tax credit for offering health insurance to employees, his reaction was, "cool, that'll save us some money."

May 15, 2012

Plexus to build $50 million plant in Neenah

Plexus Corp. says its new $50 million high-tech manufacturing plant in Neenah will create 350 jobs.

Feb 2, 2012

Payroll tax negotiations off to slow start

Negotiators on Capitol Hill will try to extend a payroll tax cut worth about $1,000 this year for a typical worker through the end of the year. But they remain far apart on how to pay for the extension, and for jobless benefits for millions, without swelling the national debt.