Hundreds of applications to grow hemp in Wisconsin have been filed with the state. The plant has a long history of Wisconsin, and there is considerable interest in what its future role it could play in the state's economy.
Gov. Scott Walker signed changes to Wisconsin landlord-tenant laws. Ron Hegwood of the Apartment Association of Southeast Wisconsin and Aaron Romens of the Tenant Resource Center weigh in on these new policies.
The question over where the Foxconn plant will draw its water from continues. UW-Parkside geosciences professor John Skalbeck said the application process to use Lake Michigan water differs from the diversion by Waukesha.
Closures of Boston Store and Younkers outlets will affect hundreds of retail workers across Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater economist Russ Kashian explains trends in brick-and-mortar retail and what it means for both consumers and workers.
The southeast corner of Wisconsin has consistently had the state's highest rates of evictions over the last 10 years, according to data from Princeton University's Eviction Lab.
