Foxconn could be purchasing land in southeast Wisconsin for well above market value, meaning many small landowners could soon be millionaires. Not everyone is happy about it, however.
What is the scope of the incentives Wisconsin could be offering to Foxconn to open a manufacturing plant in the state? UW-Madison economist Steven Deller discusses how states fighting to court big companies like Foxconn is "the new Civil War."
What might Wisconsinites expect from the state landing Foxconn? China-based ecoonomic development expert Einar Tangen discusses how the deal could be good for Wisconsin's business and real estate community, but is concerned it will not benefit most people in the state.
China-based electronics company Foxconn is one step closer to building a facility in Wisconsin, after signing a memorandum of understanding with Gov. Scott Walker.
As Congress continues its debate on the future of the Affordable Care Act and healthcare policy, UW-Madison risk management and insurance professor Justin Sydnor discusses what the different scenarios could mean for insurance companies and Wisconsinites.
A study examining the effects of income tax cuts on Kansas and Wisconsin found the policy slowed the rate of job creation from 2011 to 2015. Oklahoma State University economics professor Dan Rickman discusses the study's approach and findings.
A shortage of foreign worker visas is leaving Wisconsin hotels and tourist attractions struggling to find seasonal employees. Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association CEO Trisha Pugal explains that many areas do not have the residential base to fill all their open hospitality jobs.
The U.S. Senate is considering a new federal healthcare policy bill that would supplant the Affordable Care Act. UW Population Health Institute researcher Donna Friedsam discusses how this proposal could affect the healthcare costs and the Medicaid system.
Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Legislature continue to debate about how to pay for roads in the state budget. One idea lawmakers are considering implementing toll roads. Travelers at a rest area on Interstate 90 near Janesville share their thoughts about the proposal.
