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US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate
The US economy rebounded strongly last quarter, driven by solid consumer spending and a surge in business investment, particularly in equipment purchases.
Biden Administration names Wisconsin a regional tech hub with opportunities for labor unions
The state will have opportunities for grants up to $75 million to expand the tech field in the Madison and Milwaukee areas.
Feds grant $3.2M to Milwaukee for development near Marquette Interchange
Milwaukee is getting millions in a federal grant to build infrastructure and develop land in the Menomonee Valley under Interstate 43, the city announced on Wednesday.
US retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many Americans to spend more cautiously.
US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed
The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year, the government reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate for January-March quarter.
Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in January compared with a year ago, the latest evidence that Americans are enduring sharp price increases that will likely worsen after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US home construction dips 0.7% in October, but permits jump
The construction of new homes in the U.S. fell by 0.7% in October, but a big jump in the number of permits last month points to anticipation by builders that the supply-chain shortages that have dogged them for much of the year will soon ease
New home sales jumped 14% in September
Sales of new homes jumped 14% in September to the fastest pace in six months as strong demand helped off rising prices.
US home construction up a moderate 3.6% in May
U.S. home construction rose 3.6% in May as builders battled a surge in lumber prices that have made homes more expensive.
US home construction falls a surprise 9.5% in April
U.S. home construction fell surprisingly sharply in April though that is follows the biggest jump in 15 years.
US home construction rebounds in March after frigid February
U.S. housing construction rebounded strongly in March with home builders recovering from an unusually frigid February that shut down projects.
Feb. US home contract signings tumble, now lag year-ago pace
The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes last month fell by the most since last year's virus outbreak sent the economy into freefall.
Today’s News
- Medical College of Wisconsin breaks ground on student housing complex
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of Aug. 3, 2026
- Irgens starts apartment construction at Milwaukee County Research Park
- ABC of Wisconsin hits membership milestone
- More construction unions get behind Crowley
- Appeals Court restores Act 10 collective bargaining law
- Land use, zoning changes approved for Rockwell Automation in New Berlin
- $61M corporate headquarters planned in Brookfield
- Wisconsin expands recertification process for DBE firms
- Dangerous tornadoes hit the western Fox Cities
- Fraser and HD Hyundai eye Superior shipyard for modernization
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 27
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)